POLITICO Tech Why DOGE led one government tech official to quit
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Mar 3, 2025 Anne Marshall, former director of engineering and data science at the U.S. Digital Service, discusses her recent resignation sparked by disagreements over staffing cuts and the direction taken by the Department of Government Efficiency. She shares her views on how Dogecoin reflects broader challenges in tech within government. Marshall emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary teams in addressing systemic issues and advocates for integrating tech experts to reform and enhance government operations and services.
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Resignation from USDS
- Anne Marshall resigned from USDS due to changes under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- She felt DOGE's actions compromised USDS's mission to improve American lives through technology.
Impact of Firings
- DOGE's imprudent firings, especially in key roles like design, product, and procurement, hampered USDS's effectiveness.
- These roles are crucial for defining problems, designing user-friendly solutions, and ensuring effective government contracting.
Lack of Data-Driven Approach
- DOGE's approach lacked data-driven decision-making, a core tenet of successful tech companies like Amazon.
- Marshall highlights DOGE's failure to initially recognize the importance of data science in targeting government solutions.