ABOUT US

We do better. Simply.

eSimplicity is a team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers collaborating to identify and discern the best technologies to create a world of new opportunities across health, citizen services, and defense organizations. Our engineers transform the existing user and customer experience to reimagine a better experience than what exists today.

We make a difference by making the complex simple.

Awesomely simple.

eSimplicity, an established technology company with over a decade of experience, works with the government in health management, citizen services and defense and national security. Driven by customer mission, we transform design, data and subject matter expertise into measurable value, saving time and cost. We don’t just do more with less. We do better. We make digital experiences better: not just for “humans”, but for real people. We make data better: more accessible, more useful, more powerful. We make outcomes better: for our government, our military and our fellow citizens.

We create data-driven solutions, engineer software and develop systems that impact the lives and security of millions of people. And we do it with transparent, collaborative partnership that builds and grows relationships.

 

We help:

  • Streamline technology and amplify its impact
  • Enhance healthcare outcomes so Americans can live better lives
  • Protect and empower our servicemen and women
  • Elevate citizen experience with government services
  • Prevent fraud and save the government and taxpayers money
  • Improve and secure Federal telecommunications and spectrum operations

Founded in 2016, eSimplicity was born from a desire to build digital services that are simply better. Our founders recognized that the legacy systems used by government agencies could, and should, be modernized to run more efficiently, cost-effectively, and reliably. From the start, we’ve focused on delivering solutions that work better for the people who use them and ultimately, for the American public.

We rethink how technology can serve people with greater clarity, transparency, and impact. We blend commercial innovation with deep mission understanding, applying agile methodologies, human-centered design, artificial intelligence, and data-driven architectures to transform complex systems into streamlined, scalable solutions. At eSimplicity, we believe government systems should be as forward-thinking and user centered as the people they serve.

Our growing portfolio of work supports millions of Americans by improving healthcare access, securing national infrastructure, and advancing defense capabilities. We partner with agencies to accelerate missions, remove barriers to innovation, and build lasting value. Our teams are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared belief that technology can make government simpler, stronger, and more responsive.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: Create an elegantly connected and digitally enhanced world.

By empowering our teams to deliver high-impact services that improve lives and safeguard national interests, we foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful contribution. This alignment between our focus and our customers’ missions ensures that as we expand our capabilities and reach, every step forward is grounded in purpose and real-world impact.

Our Values

The eSimplicity values serve as the compass for our work. They are the foundation for how we interact with our customers and how we treat our company team members. This company is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We are transparent with our work and keep open channels of communication with our customers.

Be Real

We believe we are at our best when engaged with the work and being authentically ourselves. We are a dedicated team that genuinely enjoys the experience, believes in our mission, and works with purpose.

Be Bold

We believe that forging new paths and disrupting traditional approaches are paramount to developing unique solutions that can meet a myriad of challenges. We are boldly ambitious, creative, decisive, and willing to take calculated risks along the way.

Be Curious

We believe curiosity fuels progress. It is simply impossible to know everything. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. However, curiosity makes us observant of new ideas, opens new possibilities, and brings excitement into both our lives and our customers.

Meet our amazing team

Our people make all the difference

Our leaders drive eSimplicity’s mission forward with experience, vision, and purpose. United by a passion for innovation and public service, they foster a culture of collaboration and excellence that empowers our people and clients alike.

Operations Leaders

AnhThu Nguyen

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

AnhThu is a serving leader who establishes and nurtures an eSimplicity culture of people and innovation with a strong customer focus and result-driven approach. She also holds responsibility as a Cheerleader in Chief by creating an environment that attracts, motivates and retains the best talent in the industry. With 20 years of strong track record of successful coordination and negotiation on national and international spectrum regulations for the DoD and NASA, AnhThu is passionate about delivering effective spectrum solutions to protect the DoD assets and operations security.

Nam Nguyen

Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer

Nam is an energetic, bold, and hands-on leader with proven ability to elevate performance for clients as well as internal organizations. Nam is passionate about building a talented, healthy, and motivated engineering organization and leading it to accomplish extraordinary things. People surrounding him will quickly recognize he cares deeply about organizational health and principled leadership, as these are the greatest drivers for any team to harness its maximum potential. Nam has 20 years of strong track records of successful launch of online services for both federal and commercial clients including the CMS, IRS, DoD, NASA, and hundreds of large educational institutions.

Keith McFarland

Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer

Keith is an award-winning technology leader and inventor. After four years working remotely while crisscrossing the country in an RV with his wife, three kids, and two dogs, he honed a knack for orchestrating distributed, cross-functional teams. Keith drives technical innovations, customer collaborations, and large-scale architectures across healthcare, defense, and telecom portfolios. Keith, a passionate AI/ML leader authoring hundreds of articles on the state of the AI/ML industry, he’s earned the Virgin Mobile Board of Directors Award and is a holder of 12 U.S. and international patents. Keith thrives on transforming ideas into impactful solutions, cultivating high-performance teams and helping our customers achieve their business outcomes.

Jasmine Norris

Senior Director Culture & People Operation

Jasmine is an energetic, people-first leader with over 25 years of experience in building high-performing, resilient teams across the private and government sectors. With over 15 years of specialized experience supporting the DoD and intelligence communities, she brings deep expertise in aligning talent strategies with mission-critical priorities.As Sr. Director of Human Resources and Culture, Jasmine champions an employee experience rooted in growth, accountability, and inclusion. She is a strategic thinker, trusted mentor, and coach who thrives on helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. Jasmine has led HR programs for global organizations supporting diverse workforces, including engineers, linguists, CPAs, union labor, and IT professionals, across CONUS and OCONUS locations. Known for her high business acumen and results-driven mindset, Jasmine has successfully spearheaded initiatives in mergers and acquisitions, organizational development, compliance, and culture transformation. Her approach centers on purposeful leadership, operational excellence, and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Chris Horn

Chief Growth Officer

Chris leads corporate strategy and M&A, business development, capture, and solutioning to drive scalable growth across the federal market. With over two decades of experience spanning Civic Tech, DoD, and the Intelligence Community, he brings a unique dual-lens perspective from executive roles in both government and industry. Chris has overseen portfolios exceeding $400M, built multi-billion-dollar, factored pipelines, and led enterprise-scale modernization initiatives in cyber, cloud, and mission IT. A former NSA executive, he is PMP and DAWIA Level III certified and holds degrees from Towson University, Mount St. Mary’s University, and Capitol Technology University.

Thomas Pickett

Vice President of Finance & Contracting

Thomas brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and operational leadership to his role.  He oversees the company’s financial strategy, administrative operations, and corporate governance, ensuring the company is positioned for sustainable growth and operational excellence.  Throughout his career, Thomas has led high-impact financial planning, guided complex contract execution, and built systems that improve efficiency while supporting long-term strategic goals.  He prioritizes aligning financial investment with mission priorities to enable DoD, National Security, and Federal Civilian customers to achieve their objectives.  Driven by a commitment to transparency and collaboration, Thomas works closely with leaders across the company to deliver data-driven insights and practical solutions.  Thomas holds degrees in Accountancy and Finance, as well as an MBA.

Edouard Benjamin

Senior Vice President, Health

Ed Benjamin is a technology and business leader with over 20 years of experience supporting federal health and safety agencies. As Senior Vice President of the Health & Civilian Business Unit at eSimplicity, he leads strategy, execution, and growth across mission-critical programs for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other civilian agencies. Previously, Ed served as Vice President at Leidos, where he led the Health & Human Services Division, supported agencies including NIH, CDC, FDA, HRSA, and HHS, and also served as Vice President of Internal Audit and Acting Chief Audit Executive. A former software engineer turned executive, Ed combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University. Recognized for delivering complex programs with discipline and innovation, he is committed to advancing public health and national security missions. He also serves on the Board of the Friends of Patients at the NIH, supporting patients and families receiving care at the NIH Clinical Center.

Mission and Delivery Leaders

Mack Curry, Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel

Delivery Leader, Defense and National Security 

Mack Curry has over 26 years of U.S. Air Force (USAF) experience in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations, Congressional Affairs, Joint Targeting and National Security Policy. He is a graduate and Instructor of the USAF Weapons School. Served at multiple levels of the Department of Defense, including Squadron Commander, Group Commander, executive manager at Air Combat Command Intelligence Directorate, Air Force legislative Liaison Office, and the Directorate of Intelligence for the Joint Staff. Currently supporting the Department of the Air Force Envision Program Management Office, which brings over 180 data sources and over 300,000 users into one platform, enabling data-driven decision making.

Don Fergusson, Retired U.S. Navy Captain

Delivery Leader, Defense and National Security

Don “Fergie” Fegusson has given over 25 years of service in the U.S. Navy leading Intelligence and Information Warfare operations including combat, NATO peacekeeping, humanitarian relief, counter-terrorism, and security cooperation activities with U.S. Embassy and interagency stakeholders delivering whole of government solutions. He is an experienced strategic and operational planner with an established reputation leading large organizations in complex high-pressure environments at the Combatant Command, Fleet, and Strike Group levels to include serving as an Information Warfare Commander afloat where his team earned a prestigious National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation. He currently serves as Senior Program Manager supporting the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center.

Solutions Leaders

Ian Lowrie

Director of Digital Services

Ian Lowrie is Director of Digital Services at eSimplicity, leading growth and delivery for the firm’s citizen services portfolio. He architects modernization strategies that integrate human-centered design, workflow automation, and mission-aligned engineering. With a PhD in anthropology and prior experience supporting commercial hyperscalers, Ian brings a uniquely user-driven and technically grounded approach to federal transformation. His work centers on improving public experiences, strengthening oversight and compliance, and accelerating agency outcomes with solutions built for real users and real mission needs.

Mary Lawyer

Director of Product Management

Mary Lawyer is a product executive with 15+ years leading strategy, delivery, and modernization across enterprise SaaS, healthcare, and federal digital services. She specializes in scaling product organizations, uniting product and engineering, and delivering human-centered solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. She has led high-impact modernization efforts across multiple federal agencies, delivering scalable digital platforms, improved data capabilities, and user-centered services that support millions of Americans. Known for fostering high-performance teams and building scalable product practices, Mary brings a mission-driven approach to innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact.

Edward Alton

Director of User Experience

Ed Alton is an accomplished leader and practitioner of human-centered design with more than two decades of experience shaping digital products and services in government and the private sector. As a former design agency founder, he brings an entrepreneurial spirit and grit to his work. Ed is known for his collaborative style and commitment to making government services more accessible, efficient, and human-centered. As the HCD lead on one of eSimplicity’s largest programs, he develops UX strategy, manages stakeholder relationships, creates systems and processes, and provides guidance and mentoring to individual designers.

John Fukuda

Director of Engineering

John Fukuda is a Director of Engineering with extensive experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations delivering complex, mission-critical systems at scale. He brings a disciplined approach to engineering excellence, technical governance, and predictable delivery across enterprise platforms and long-running programs. John partners with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into reliable, secure, and scalable solutions while driving accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. He partners closely with program teams to reduce delivery risk and ensure dependable outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

Codes, Certifications & Awards

CAGE & UEI
CAGE Code: 7M4D1
UEI: HTCQFJB8LLV3 

NAICS Codes
Primary NAICS Code: 541512 Computer Systems Design Services

Small Business Certifications

Industry Certifications

Awards

Contract Vehicles

Point of Contact

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Carrie Yang-Johnson
1751 Elton Rd Ste 204
Silver Spring, MD 20903-1755