How has your experience with the USDS been? From a selfish point of view, it seems like a great way to make contacts in the industry while serving your country.
I'm coming up on having been here for two years, and both of those things have been true. It's been a great experience to work alongside top-notch folks from all over the tech industry on problems that deeply impact so many lives.
It's also the best civics lesson you'll ever have. You get to see up close how the federal government runs, good and bad. There's a lot of nuance on how policy, legislation, and technology all interact that I didn't appreciate before I worked for the USDS.
It's also the best civics lesson you'll ever have. You get to see up close how the federal government runs, good and bad. There's a lot of nuance on how policy, legislation, and technology all interact that I didn't appreciate before I worked for the USDS.