PPCurriculum Vitae
Mandeville, LA · Updated Jul 2026
Curriculum Vitae

Patrick Phillips

Principal, FifthSuit AI — AI-native operations.


Builder and operator of AI-native systems, with over fifteen years directing large-scale technology programs across the U.S. federal government. Now in independent practice — designing, building, and running production AI: agent architecture, retrieval pipelines, and audit-grade automation — carried by the same program discipline that governed a multi-billion-dollar federal IT portfolio and stood up first-line review for the CARES Act Airline Loan Program.

Experience2008 — Present

Principal

2025 — Present
FifthSuit AI · Mandeville, LA

Independent venture practice building and operating production AI systems — agent architecture, retrieval pipelines, and audit-grade, agent-callable workflows — pairing federal-grade program rigor with hands-on engineering.

IT Project Manager

2022 — 2025
U.S. Federal Communications Commission · Washington, DC
  • Managed Universal Licensing System modernization, improving licensing processes and system usability for users nationwide.
  • Led development of the Enterprise Data Platform, streamlining data access and analytics across the agency.
  • Oversaw the FCC.gov and intranet upgrade — Drupal 8 → 9 → 10 — meeting functionality and security-compliance deadlines ahead of end-of-life.
  • Directed modernization of the Equipment Authorization System, improving reliability for equipment certification.
  • Executed the Supply Chain Reimbursement Program system modernization for secure supply-chain management and financial reimbursement.
  • Served as liaison between OCIO and program managers for the Broadband Data Collection initiative; led Oracle Java licensing compliance.

Senior Technology Business Management Consultant

2021 — 2022
PBG Consulting · McLean, VA
  • Stood up Technology Business Management (TBM) capabilities, defining the approach for integrating IT spend with business value across government agencies.
  • Led the foundational TBM implementation at the U.S. Department of Education, aligning IT services with organizational goals and budget frameworks.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to establish a TBM taxonomy, integrating financial and IT data for a comprehensive view of IT investment and business impact.

IT Performance & Governance Project Manager

2014 — 2021
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Washington, DC
  • Chaired development of the TBM Maturity Model in partnership with ACT-IAC; adopted by U.S. and Australian federal agencies.
  • Led implementation of department-level IT capital-planning and investment-control policy for a $5 billion IT investment portfolio.
  • Oversaw Treasury's FITARA compliance self-assessment — implementation strategy, gap analysis, work-breakdown structures, and contractor management.
  • Directed the CIO's Quarterly Performance Reviews covering cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and IT strategy; briefed Bureau CIOs via the Treasury CIO Council.
Detail assignment · 2020
Program Manager, CARES Act Airline Loan Program
  • Led outreach and first-line review of Airline Loan applications under the CARES Act, supporting an International Affairs executive.
  • Oversaw launch of the ServiceNow application for the program; integrated DevOps and SDLC management and reported to senior Treasury leadership.

Special Assistant to the Chief Information Officer

2012 — 2014
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Washington, DC
  • Supported the CIO's administrative goals and interdepartmental collaboration across bureaus and policy offices.
  • Managed production of documentation — data-call responses, executive reviews, and clearance of memoranda and correspondence.
  • Pioneered automation of budget-execution data transmission between OMB and Treasury systems; supported the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) program.

Budget & Performance Analyst

2009 — 2012
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Washington, DC
  • Performed budget formulation, execution, strategic planning, and performance oversight for multiple bureaus and accounts.
  • Liaised with OMB, Congressional appropriations staff, and Treasury bureaus to advance budget and performance priorities.
  • Authored a published case study on Payments in Lieu of Energy Tax Credits, recognized by the University of Washington's Cascade Center Electronic Hallway.

Energy Industry Analyst

2008 — 2009
U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Washington, DC
  • Led modernization of data-collection processes for interlocking directorates, fuel-transportation costs, and certification of qualifying facilities and small power producers.
  • Analyzed historical Commission data on fuel-transportation costs, demand response, and advanced metering infrastructure.
  • Compiled and presented staff findings on fuel transportation and purchasing practices.
Capabilities
AI & Agent Systems
Agent architecture, retrieval pipelines, and audit-grade, agent-callable workflows.
Program Management
PMP and FAC-PPM Senior delivery; FITARA implementation; Agile and SDLC governance.
Strategic Advisory
Regulatory navigation, technology business management, and enterprise data platforms.
Infrastructure & Operations
Production AI architecture, information security & compliance, multi-platform delivery.
Credentials
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
FAC-PPM, Senior Level
U.S. Federal Acquisition Institute
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer · in progress
via A-LIGN
Education
Master of Public Administration
2009
American University, School of Public Affairs · Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2007
Louisiana State University · Baton Rouge, LA
Honors & Awards
2020
Treasury Secretary's Honor Award
CARES Act Implementation
2017
Treasury CIO's Special Act Award
IT Human Capital Retention Strategy
2016
Asst. Secretary for Management's Special Act Award
FITARA Implementation
2009
Presidential Management Fellowship
Finalist
2008
FERC Quality Service Award
Data-Collection Improvements