Sid B.

“I’ve worked closely with Sid for a little over two years now, and feel so incredibly lucky for the opportunity to learn from him. Sid is one of the most genuinely curious and empathetic people I’ve met and applies that to work as well as life — asking questions grounded in sincere empathy, designing nuanced solutions for complex problems, and inspiring those he leads to do the same. Sid is absolutely a thought leader in the government technology space and I learn something new each time we work together. I would recommend him as a people leader to absolutely anyone who is considering joining his team — he fosters a very healthy way of working and genuinely cares about those he leads.”

“Sid's a rare bread in the government community. He's a connector who understands and knows everyone in the gov't ecosystem, has served in many unique as a gov't leader so has empathy for gov't challenges, and has a great mix of strategic thinker & get-stuff done attitude.”

“I've known Sid as a great colleague and a truly data engagement enthusiast. He is knowledgeable in the field and knows how to move things forward. I've enjoyed working with Sid and truly recommend him as your future business partner and/or colleague.”

“It has been a real pleasure working with Sid. His desire to find the right solution for the client's need, and clearly explain WHY the solution is the right one, is incredibly valuable. I appreciated it, but most importantly, the client appreciated it. Sid is also constantly learning. He truly is an expert in his field. If you get the chance to work with Sid, take it. You'll be glad you did.”

“Sid is truly a visionary in government innovation-- as a civil servant, he has done it all, from building political consensus inside government for groundbreaking money saving programmatic reforms, to literally getting hands-on to execute those same programs in the field. And as a technologist and civic entrepreneur, he has envisioned groundbreaking new data management software capabilities for government, worked closely with product team to realize that vision, and led the successful and sustainable commercialization of same in the market. Multiple times. Best of all, he is one of the most authentic, committed, fearless, and yet humble people I know working today on making our governments work better. Whether inside government or in the private sector, he is the consummate civic technology leader. ”

“I enjoyed working with Sid during his time we pursued similar issues with the State of Oklahoma. He was very professional and dependable”

“I have been in the software business for 20+ years and I have hired, managed and worked with 100s of people. I can honestly say that there have only been a handful of those that compare to Sid when it comes to enthusiasm, work ethics and industry-specific knowledge. I highly recommend Sid to any organization that is looking for a leader that can get things done and works effectively with others while keeping their eyes set firmly on the goal line. Best of luck in your future endeavors Sid...you will be missed here!”

“It was a real pleasure working with Sid and his insights in the Gov2.0 arena helped us tremendously in building our business. He came up with great ideas, implemented them on time and budget and went above and beyond.”

“Sid I well spoken and a great writer. He manages tasks effectively and efficiently in a way that is well documented. His creativity and enthusiasm for his work is remarkable. Hire him!”

“Sid is a great businesspartner: he has excellent knowledge and vision on Gov 2.0, is enthusiastic and has an extensive network. Sid excels at the crossroad of government-to-citizens communication; both from a strategic and operational perspective. And he is a nice guy to work with :)”

“Sid has a wonderfully positive and enthusiastic attitude that really encourages discussion and ideas. He gives thoughtful and intelligent suggestions while also showing a contagious optimism and willingness to try new things for the good of the organization. Sid has really breathed new life into the board at OKC Beautiful!”

“Sid is an amazing community builder, from his local neighborhood to the global frontiers of new media. In Oklahoma, he has helped trailblaze technology reform and make that state a leader in government innovation. He is a prolific writer, whip smart, and caring. Highest recommendation.”

“Sid is a very innovative thinker that challenges the status quo by continually seeking ways to make government more efficient, transparent and effective. Sid is an inspiration to public servants across the country and has become a great resource of wisdom and knowledge for my organization.”

“I have known Sid for some time know and continue to be impressed by his work ethic and creativity. Sid is constantly on the go, coming up with new and creative ideas, and putting those thoughts into action. Sid and I have interacted on the online/new media level, leading us to develop a couple sites together. I am always encouraged by his involvement and lead in pushing new ideas forward. I would highly recommend Sid for any social/new media consulting or any online consulting. Sid has a strong grasp on new technology as it moves from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0.”

“I would highly recommend Sid in his field as an elected official and in the retail arena. I have found him to be a man of high integrity and very personable. I wish Sid nothing but the best in the future. Ray Bowen Mayor, City of Bixby”

“Sid Burgess is a young, passionate, hard working individual who served the Town of Haskell, Oklahoma as a city councilor and vice-mayor during the time when this community hired my firm as an economic development consultant. Sid has wisdom beyond his years, and has a great future in front of him.”

“Sid is perhaps the single most energetic and efficient indivudial I have ever worked with.”