{"id":3575,"date":"2020-11-09T00:50:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T00:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/pinnacle-award-finalist-steven-sousa-there-is-no-shame-in-admitting-what-you-dont-know\/"},"modified":"2020-11-09T00:50:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T00:50:35","slug":"pinnacle-award-finalist-steven-sousa-there-is-no-shame-in-admitting-what-you-dont-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/pinnacle-award-finalist-steven-sousa-there-is-no-shame-in-admitting-what-you-dont-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinnacle Award Finalist Steven Sousa: &#8216;There Is No Shame In Admitting What You Don&#8217;t Know&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?rct=j&#038;sa=t&#038;url=https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/2020\/11\/pinnacle-award-finalist-steven-sousa-there-is-no-shame-in-admitting-what-you-dont-know\/&#038;ct=ga&#038;cd=CAIyHDkyYmU1MGQ5NjY1NjYxZTA6Y28udWs6ZW46R0I&#038;usg=AFQjCNEeLiV38pyhy4Wvlyp_zQ84aA9qqA\">Pinnacle Award Finalist Steven Sousa: &#8216;There Is No Shame In Admitting What You Don&#8217;t Know&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_214552\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" readability=\"33\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214552\" alt=\"Steven Sousa, VP, CGI Federal\" width=\"282\" height=\"395\" class=\" wp-image-214552 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techclot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lePTer.jpg?resize=282%2C395&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 282px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 282\/395;\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214552\" class=\" wp-image-214552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techclot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lePTer.jpg?resize=282%2C395&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Steven Sousa, VP, CGI Federal\" width=\"282\" height=\"395\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-214552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven Sousa, CGI Federal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The finalists for WashingtonExec\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pinnacle-awards.com\/\">Pinnacle Awards<\/a>&nbsp;were announced Oct. 8, and we\u2019ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes&nbsp;place virtually Nov. 12.<\/p>\n<p>Next in Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year finalist <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/?s=Steve+Sousa#.X6hqgi9h0cg\">Steven Sousa<\/a>, who\u2019s a vice president at CGI Federal. Here, he talks key achievements, proud moments in his career and career advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What key achievements did you have in 2019\/2020?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a busy few years for CGI\u2019s health care practice, and I\u2019m really proud of the progress we have made and the results our clients have experienced due to our digital modernization and emerging technology implementations, including artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, mobile platform development and more.<\/p>\n<p>About a year ago, we started providing digital transformation support in partnership with the Chief Technology Office at a very large benefits delivery agency, testing multiple emerging technology incubation projects, and rolling out the agency\u2019s first Robotic Process Automation implementation. That was pretty exciting \u2014 being able to be deliver \u201ca first\u201d for a client. But more importantly, I\u2019m incredibly proud of the results.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m committed to helping health-focused agencies adopt cutting-edge technologies like AI that not only address the challenges of today, but those of tomorrow. Our goal at CGI is to ensure our country\u2019s federal health care organizations are setting the standard, so throughout these past couple years, I\u2019ve been pursuing a multiple-award contract vehicle with the Health and Human Services Program Support Center to provide consulting with technology, including AI and machine learning technologies, which the agency intends to implement over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>I led CGI\u2019s HHS teams in modernizing mission-critical systems and delivering IT enhancements to ensure that the agency is ready to adopt innovative technologies and meet new legislative mandates. We integrated Blue Button 2.0 using the FHIR standard, delivered innovative IT that improves beneficiary experiences and led numerous cloud migration efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has made you successful in your current role?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medicine and technology have always fascinated me, to the point where I wasn\u2019t sure which path I wanted to pursue academically. But I think I ultimately chose right and found the perfect fit for me: I get to focus on what I excel in \u2014 technology \u2014 in a domain I\u2019m passionate about \u2014 health care.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s rare that you get to truly enjoy what you\u2019re doing or where you\u2019re working on a daily basis. So my success really comes from an actual love and understanding of the difference our work makes in health care, especially for underserved populations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you help shape the next generation of government leaders\/industry leaders?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The knowledge gap, particularly in government right now, is alarmingly real and threatens every federal agency\u2019s ability to continue executing their respective missions. Health care is one area in particular that simply cannot afford to fail, so for as hard as we work, it\u2019s paramount that the next generation of government and industry leaders get hands-on, practical experience addressing challenges of national importance. The learning curve might be steep, but the consequences of not adequately preparing our younger generations are potentially devastating.<\/p>\n<p>We need to nurture new leaders, encouraging them to actively engage in industry groups and the health care community. We can do that by actively participating in dialogues, as well as sharing our expertise and listening to them.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m proudly engaged in a number of different forums \u2014 from HMMS and ACT-IAC to NVTC and WashingtonExec to academia like Carnegie Mellon University. We all need to get out there and engage with our next generation of government and industry leaders \u2014 they\u2019re our real legacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking back at your career, what are you most proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m so proud of CGI\u2019s success with civilian agencies, especially those focused on health and health benefits, and being able to deliver truly revolutionary solutions that have produced tangible results. But when I really reflect on what we\u2019ve accomplished here, I am most proud of leading a team that has directly and positively impacted the lives of U.S. citizens.<\/p>\n<p>And on top of that, our success has even transcended the health domain. The lessons we have learned and the expertise we have gained is being leveraged across multiple agencies so they can achieve similar \u2014 or even better \u2014results. I really enjoy helping agencies modernize so they can provide better service for our nation in a more meaningful, user-centric way.<\/p>\n<p>But overall, being a true partner for over 20 years, in a space where innovation and ROI remain at the forefront of our value proposition to these health agencies, it\u2019s an honor to say that we\u2019ve made an immense impact in helping health care succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your best career advice for those who want to follow in your footsteps?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not always going to be the smartest person in the room, and you honestly don\u2019t have to be to be successful. There is no shame in admitting what you don\u2019t know, which is why the best leaders hire people smarter than them \u2014 people who can learn from themselves.<\/p>\n<p>I read a quote by John Maxwell once that has stuck with me, \u201cThe best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people.\u201d Translation: Surround yourself with the right people and there\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t accomplish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/tag\/2020-pinnacle-awards-finalists\/#.X4T3rS9h0cg\">Meet the other Pinnacle Awards finalists here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Published at Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:11:15 +0000<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?rct=j&#038;sa=t&#038;url=https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/2020\/11\/pinnacle-award-finalist-steven-sousa-there-is-no-shame-in-admitting-what-you-dont-know\/&#038;ct=ga&#038;cd=CAIyHDkyYmU1MGQ5NjY1NjYxZTA6Y28udWs6ZW46R0I&#038;usg=AFQjCNEeLiV38pyhy4Wvlyp_zQ84aA9qqA\">Pinnacle Award Finalist Steven Sousa: &#8216;There Is No Shame In Admitting What You Don&#8217;t Know&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_214552\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" readability=\"33\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214552\" alt=\"Steven Sousa, VP, CGI Federal\" width=\"282\" height=\"395\" class=\" wp-image-214552 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techclot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lePTer.jpg?resize=282%2C395&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 282px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 282\/395;\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214552\" class=\" wp-image-214552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techclot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lePTer.jpg?resize=282%2C395&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Steven Sousa, VP, CGI Federal\" width=\"282\" height=\"395\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-214552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven Sousa, CGI Federal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The finalists for WashingtonExec\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pinnacle-awards.com\/\">Pinnacle Awards<\/a>&nbsp;were announced Oct. 8, and we\u2019ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes&nbsp;place virtually Nov. 12.<\/p>\n<p>Next in Healthcare Industry Executive of the Year finalist <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/?s=Steve+Sousa#.X6hqgi9h0cg\">Steven Sousa<\/a>, who\u2019s a vice president at CGI Federal. Here, he talks key achievements, proud moments in his career and career advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What key achievements did you have in 2019\/2020?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a busy few years for CGI\u2019s health care practice, and I\u2019m really proud of the progress we have made and the results our clients have experienced due to our digital modernization and emerging technology implementations, including artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, mobile platform development and more.<\/p>\n<p>About a year ago, we started providing digital transformation support in partnership with the Chief Technology Office at a very large benefits delivery agency, testing multiple emerging technology incubation projects, and rolling out the agency\u2019s first Robotic Process Automation implementation. That was pretty exciting \u2014 being able to be deliver \u201ca first\u201d for a client. But more importantly, I\u2019m incredibly proud of the results.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m committed to helping health-focused agencies adopt cutting-edge technologies like AI that not only address the challenges of today, but those of tomorrow. Our goal at CGI is to ensure our country\u2019s federal health care organizations are setting the standard, so throughout these past couple years, I\u2019ve been pursuing a multiple-award contract vehicle with the Health and Human Services Program Support Center to provide consulting with technology, including AI and machine learning technologies, which the agency intends to implement over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>I led CGI\u2019s HHS teams in modernizing mission-critical systems and delivering IT enhancements to ensure that the agency is ready to adopt innovative technologies and meet new legislative mandates. We integrated Blue Button 2.0 using the FHIR standard, delivered innovative IT that improves beneficiary experiences and led numerous cloud migration efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has made you successful in your current role?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medicine and technology have always fascinated me, to the point where I wasn\u2019t sure which path I wanted to pursue academically. But I think I ultimately chose right and found the perfect fit for me: I get to focus on what I excel in \u2014 technology \u2014 in a domain I\u2019m passionate about \u2014 health care.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s rare that you get to truly enjoy what you\u2019re doing or where you\u2019re working on a daily basis. So my success really comes from an actual love and understanding of the difference our work makes in health care, especially for underserved populations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you help shape the next generation of government leaders\/industry leaders?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The knowledge gap, particularly in government right now, is alarmingly real and threatens every federal agency\u2019s ability to continue executing their respective missions. Health care is one area in particular that simply cannot afford to fail, so for as hard as we work, it\u2019s paramount that the next generation of government and industry leaders get hands-on, practical experience addressing challenges of national importance. The learning curve might be steep, but the consequences of not adequately preparing our younger generations are potentially devastating.<\/p>\n<p>We need to nurture new leaders, encouraging them to actively engage in industry groups and the health care community. We can do that by actively participating in dialogues, as well as sharing our expertise and listening to them.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m proudly engaged in a number of different forums \u2014 from HMMS and ACT-IAC to NVTC and WashingtonExec to academia like Carnegie Mellon University. We all need to get out there and engage with our next generation of government and industry leaders \u2014 they\u2019re our real legacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking back at your career, what are you most proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m so proud of CGI\u2019s success with civilian agencies, especially those focused on health and health benefits, and being able to deliver truly revolutionary solutions that have produced tangible results. But when I really reflect on what we\u2019ve accomplished here, I am most proud of leading a team that has directly and positively impacted the lives of U.S. citizens.<\/p>\n<p>And on top of that, our success has even transcended the health domain. The lessons we have learned and the expertise we have gained is being leveraged across multiple agencies so they can achieve similar \u2014 or even better \u2014results. I really enjoy helping agencies modernize so they can provide better service for our nation in a more meaningful, user-centric way.<\/p>\n<p>But overall, being a true partner for over 20 years, in a space where innovation and ROI remain at the forefront of our value proposition to these health agencies, it\u2019s an honor to say that we\u2019ve made an immense impact in helping health care succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your best career advice for those who want to follow in your footsteps?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not always going to be the smartest person in the room, and you honestly don\u2019t have to be to be successful. There is no shame in admitting what you don\u2019t know, which is why the best leaders hire people smarter than them \u2014 people who can learn from themselves.<\/p>\n<p>I read a quote by John Maxwell once that has stuck with me, \u201cThe best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people.\u201d Translation: Surround yourself with the right people and there\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t accomplish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/tag\/2020-pinnacle-awards-finalists\/#.X4T3rS9h0cg\">Meet the other Pinnacle Awards finalists here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Published at Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:11:15 +0000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinnacle Award Finalist Steven Sousa: &#8216;There Is No Shame In Admitting What You Don&#8217;t Know&#8217;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techclot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lePTer.jpg?fit=500%2C700&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3orZX-VF","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}