Dave Zvenyach is an expert in how the federal government works and brings a rare blend of experience as a software developer, lawyer, and product strategist. He has unique expertise on all things public sector, having held executive-level roles in three presidential administrations and served in all three branches of government at federal, state, and local levels.

What I’m Working On

Dave is a founder and principal at TandemGov, a consultancy that supports organizations navigate government procurement through the full procurement lifecycle, including product development, go-to-market strategy, pricing, proposal development, compliance, and more. He is also CEO of MakeGov, which is building software and data products focused on helping companies get better data on procurement and grants. Dave is also the author of GovContrActually, a newsletter that offers irreverent takes on procurement policy and bid protests.

Dave also serves on Wisconsin’s delegation to the Uniform Law Commission, where he sits on the Technology Committee and chairs a study committee on State Government Use of Artificial Intelligence.

Government Leadership

Most recently, Dave served as Director of the Technology Transformation Services (TTS) at the U.S. General Services Administration, where he oversaw nearly 40 programs, including FedRAMP, Presidential Innovation Fellows, Login.gov, US Web Design System, and 18F. During his tenure at TTS, Dave helped solidify and expand existing programs, establish new programs—including the US Digital Corps and the TTS Benefits Studio—and worked with Congress and the White House to unlock new, recurring funding sources for TTS. For his work at TTS, Dave was credited as a “visionary and champion of building sustainable and equitable civic tech partnerships, scaling governmentwide shared services, and improving the way the American public engages with government.”

Dave’s government service also includes roles as Senior Technical Advisor and Assistant Commissioner for GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service Office of Systems Management; Executive Director of 18F; Deputy Commissioner for TTS; Assistant Commissioner for the TTS Office of Acquisition; General Counsel to the DC Council; Chief of Staff to Councilmember Mary Cheh; and judicial law clerk to United States District Judge Yvette Kane.

Private Sector Experience

Between his government roles, Dave worked as a partner and Director of Product at Hangar, a venture studio that built companies serving the public sector and adjacent markets, and as an independent consultant. This cross-sector experience gives him unique insight into public-private collaboration and the challenges organizations face when working with government.

Writing & Teaching

Dave has written extensively on diverse topics, including a book entitled Coding for Lawyers, a chapter on Political Law for the DC Bar Practice Manual, and about a variety of technical and legal topics on his blog. He’s also a dedicated teacher, having served as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University Law School, a facilitator for the Digital Services IT Acquisition Professional program, and an instructor for a Continuing Legal Education course through the DC Bar on Legislative Drafting.

Recognition & Awards

Dave has been named a Best Boss in Federal IT, a Legal Rebel, a Legal Hacker of the Year, a Fed 100, a FastCase 50, FedScoop 50, and an Open Data Pioneer. He was recognized as a “role model for public service and dedication to his craft” by the Council of the District of Columbia, received the Exceptional Service Award from the DC Bar for establishing the first Pro Bono Legal Volunteer Program in the DC government, and is an ABA Fellow.

Education & Personal

Dave is a graduate of George Washington University Law School and has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He lives with his family in Oregon, Wisconsin.

Let’s Connect

Dave is always interested in conversations about technology, law, and building better government systems. Email him at [email protected] or schedule time to chat.