Mr. Steven Furst is a senior international strategy, management and information systems specialist with over thirty years of experience in the consulting and ICT industries. As a seasoned consulting services business manager, his client base and network covers both the public sector and private enterprise. For public sector clients, his focus is on digital strategy, architecture, and strengthening service delivery through the application of ICT. For private and state owned/operated enterprises, his focus has been on the nexus of business and digital strategy, and systems program delivery assurance. His areas of experience include leadership, program and project management, ICT acquisition, enterprise solutions and technology platforms, business process reform, and change management.

Steve has consulted to a wide range of governments and enterprises in a variety of Asian, African, and Latin American countries as well as in the United States. With a focus on emerging economies, he has advised Prime Ministers' offices and initiatives, national councils, Ministries of Finance, national and state-level transportation agencies, and public and private commercial enterprises. He has presented to a variety of senior-level reg0ional and international conferences. Working with FPT Information System since mid-2016, Steve is focused on conceptualizing, developing, and delivering a portfolio of digital government and smart city solutions to clients in Vietnam and the region.