Let’s Chat: Bridging Procurement and Innovation

Drawing from public and private sector experience, the interview with Suresh Soundararajan, previously served as the CIO at the Virginia Department of Health and now is the State and Local Leader from SAIC, highlights how culture and speed gaps between procurement and IT can slow progress. Early collaboration, outcome-driven procurement, and mission alignment, supported by AI and trusted partnerships, help agencies balance short-term needs with long-term transformation.