Kathy Pham

Field: 

Computer Science, Public Interest Technology.

Nationality: 

Vietnamese American.

Biography:

Kathy Pham is a Vietnamese American computer scientist, product management executive, and a pioneer in the field of public interest technology. She has built an impressive career leading projects at prominent tech companies like Google, IBM, and Harris Healthcare. Throughout her career, Kathy has focused on leveraging technology for social good, advocating for the responsible development of technology in the public sector and private industry alike.

Kathy began her career with a strong foundation in engineering, and over the years has expanded her expertise into data science and product management. She played an integral role in shaping the tech landscape at Google, where she contributed to innovative product development that has impacted millions of users globally. In her subsequent role at IBM, she worked on cutting-edge data science projects that aimed to transform healthcare technology.

Her career took a significant turn when she became a founding member of the United States Digital Service (USDS), an organization created under the Obama administration to bring top-tier technologists into the federal government. Serving in the Executive Office of the President, Kathy helped drive digital transformation efforts across federal agencies, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for millions of Americans.

As a passionate advocate for the intersection of technology and public service, Kathy continues to be an influential figure in the public interest technology space, using her expertise to promote technology solutions that prioritize societal benefit over profit.

Major Contributions & Achievements:

• Google & IBM: Led engineering, product management, and data science initiatives that advanced the tech landscape in healthcare and data-driven products.

• United States Digital Service (USDS): Founding member, working at the White House to modernize federal government services and ensure that technology serves the public good.

• Public Interest Technology: Advocate for ethical tech practices that benefit society, particularly in the realms of healthcare, government, and education.

• Executive Leadership: Held senior leadership roles in technology teams, contributing to the growth and development of cutting-edge products and platforms.

Awards & Recognition:

• Recognized as one of the top leaders in public interest technology.

• Featured in multiple tech and leadership publications for her contributions to both industry and public service.

• Speaker and Advocate: Frequently speaks at tech and government events, advocating for ethical and inclusive technology practices.