Ken Hofgesang is a premier health and technology leader with more than two decades of experience. For the majority of his career, he has held increasing responsibilities at SAIC, honing skills in program management, software development, and healthcare systems. Currently, Mr. Hofgesang serves as the Vice President and HHS Account Manager.
Catch SAIC’s Vice President and HHS Account Manager Ken Hofgesang as one of the speakers at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2023 Healthcare Summit.
On December 6, 2023, Mr. Hofgesang is set to be the keynote introducer at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2023 Healthcare Summit. His wide range of competencies makes him a sought-after leader for conversations regarding technological advancements across public and private healthcare sectors.
Delve into the professional profile of Ken Hofgesang and his importance to the annual healthcare summit.
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Who is Ken Hofgesang?
Ken Hofgesang is the Vice President and HHS Account Manager at SAIC. He has served in this role since September 2022. Mr. Hofgesang also assumes the responsibility of Senior Program Director of Program Management, a position he has held since June 2006.
Mr. Hofgesang initially joined SAIC as a software engineer, a role he held from November 2004 to August 2006. Prior to joining SAIC, he served as a software developer at VillageWorks from January 2001 to November 2004.
Educational background
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Mount St. Mary’s University (1996–2000)
- Master of Science in Computer Science at Hood College (2009–2013)
List of licenses and certificates
- Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute (Issued 2013)
- ITIL Foundation Level from AXELOS Global Best Practice
Ken Hofgesang’s development of IT-enabled health solutions for mental health research
Ken Hofgesang is renowned for his IT-enabled health solutions that pushed forward mental health research. In 2020, he managed SAIC’s IT support initiatives for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), helping the government and university scientists study mental illnesses.
“They frequently hit certain roadblocks, whether it’s high-performance computing or high-capacity storage. We come up with innovative ways to help them,” Ken Hofgesang said.
Under Mr. Hofgesang’s management, SAIC provided the ability to track clinical trials and patient safety data. His development of IT-enabled health solutions also allowed access to past studies through custom data center management applications.
Other services packaged in the full-range IT solutions offered by SAIC to NIMH include:
- Custom software tool
- Enterprise architecture
- Infrastructure support
- Help desk support
- Procurement systems
NIMH is one of the 27 institutions under the National Institutes of Health. Specifically, the health institution focuses on understanding and developing treatments for various mental illnesses, such as autism, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
What is SAIC?
SAIC is a technology company with a demonstrated portfolio for the nation’s digital transformation initiatives. The company has established a proven track record for its expertise and understanding of emerging and existing technologies in defense, space, civilian, homeland security, healthcare, and more.
Ken Hofgesang: Introducer for the 2023 Healthcare Summit
Ken Hofgesang joins a roster of paramount executives who have poured a significant amount of time and effort into the healthcare industry. He is scheduled to be the morning keynote introducer for keynote speaker Rear Admiral Tracy Farrill, the Interim Director at Defense Health Network Continental of the Defense Health Agency for the 2023 Healthcare Summit.
Other key executives joining the annual summit include Lisa Gardner, Vice President of Federal Civilian Services at Noblis; Colonel Thomas Patrick Flanders, Chief Information Officer and Program Executive Officer at the Defense Health Agency; and Darrell LaRoche, Deputy Director for Management Operations at Indian Health Service; among others.
Secure a slot for the 2023 Healthcare Summit, organized by the Potomac Officers Club, to learn more about topics related to the importance of technologies, such as AI, data sharing, human-centered design, and digital transformation, in the healthcare industry.
The 2023 Healthcare Summit
- Organizer: Potomac Officers Club
- Date: December 6, 2023 (7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. – ET)
- Location: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
- Sponsors: LMI, SAIC, Noblis, LCG, and netskope
The Potomac Officers Club has organized the 2023 Healthcare Summit to discuss the transformational changes happening in the public and private healthcare sectors. At the onset of the global pandemic, the industry has experienced shifting patient needs, evolving threats, and the rise of new technologies.