Former Fed Perspectives

From DHS HQ to GovITWorks President: Bill Pratt’s Fed IT and AI Journey

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, Hunter Gross interviews Bill Pratt, President and founder of GovITWorks, a consultancy that partners with government IT...

OrangeSlices Partners with vTech Solution to Launch Former Fed Perspectives Page and Podcast Series

OrangeSlices is thrilled to announce its partnership with vTech Solution to launch this new resource, featuring the “Former Fed Friday” podcast series


The Former Fed Friday podcast, powered by OrangeSlices, explores the journeys, challenges, and successes of transitioning from the federal workforce to the private sector.

Breaking Out of the Fed Bubble: Career Transitions with Mike Holmes

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, Hunter Gros chats with Mike Holmes, an executive recruiter specializing in helping senior civil...

Former Fed Friday: Making the leap from government to industry—and sometimes...

Navigating the switch from government to industry—and sometimes back—can be a complex journey. In this episode of Former Fed Friday, David...

Beyond Government: Reinventing Your Career with former NASA, IRS and OPM...

On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Mike Pereira sits down with Robert Leahy, a retired federal executive with over 30...

Planning Your Exit: Retirement, Ethics & Industry Transitions with Monica Padron...

Thinking about retiring from federal service? Wondering how to transition smoothly into the private sector? On this episode of Former Fed...

Bill Ashton’s Lifelong Commitment to Service

From the depths of the ocean aboard a Navy submarine to the halls of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bill Ashton’s...

Life, Business & Giving Back After Government with Mike McGuire

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Mike McGuire with vTech Solution. From his 30-year...

Fed Leader Moves