Gartner Expert

Dean Lacheca

VP Analyst

Dean Lacheca is a VP Analyst in Gartner's CIO research and advisory group. Within that group, he is part of a global team focused on supporting public sector CIOs and technology leaders. Mr. Lacheca provides thought leadership around the transition to digital government. He covers topics including digital strategy, citizen experience, human centered design, process automation and government service integration. His research also includes the adoption and potential impact of emerging technology trends, such as artificial intelligence, on government.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Lacheca worked in the public sector space for more than 20 years including 11 years at the government owned worker's compensation insurer in Queensland, Australia. As Head of Digital Service, he was responsible for their digital transformation including the establishment and execution of their digital strategy. During his tenure, he was focused on legacy modernization, establishing Agile, UX/CX design practices and the adoption of a bimodal approach to solution delivery.

Professional background

CSC, Solution Architect, 4 years

Oracle, Solutions Consultant, 4 years

WorkCover Queensland, Head of Digital Services and Manager of Solution Delivery, 11 years

Areas of coverage
  • Government Technology Insights

  • Create Tech Solutions for the Government Industry

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics, University of Queensland

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Developing and implementing digital government strategy

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Designing and building a multichannel citizen engagement strategy

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The adoption of AI in government

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Business case development, helping CIOs position technology as a business enabler and IT as a partner