Alakaʻi Newsletter

In collaboration with more than 100 subject matter experts (SMEs) statewide, the Enterprise Financial System (EFS) Project team recently completed its review of feedback submitted in response to the five ...
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Headshot of Susan Abe, Deputy Director of the Department of Accounting and General Services’ Business Transformation Office (BTO).

Meet Susan Abe

Posted on Aug 25, 2025 in EFS Team

Susan Abe BTO Deputy Director “The EFS Project’s potential to positively impact people statewide deeply resonates with me. I’m passionate about improving constituents’ engagement with public services and look forward ...
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Headshot of Charles "Charlie" Chai, Application Developer of ETS HIMOD and Technical Lead for the EFS Project.

Meet Charles Chai

Posted on Aug 25, 2025 in EFS Team

Charles “Charlie” Chai Application Developer “Being part of the EFS team allows me to apply my technical expertise to support the State’s modernization efforts. Together, we can ensure administrative and ...
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Meet Grace Haider

Posted on Jul 17, 2025 in EFS Team

Grace Haider │PMP, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner Organizational Change Management Manager “After working with federal government agencies throughout my career, the EFS Project is a great opportunity for me to ...
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Meet Hao Le

Posted on Jul 17, 2025 in EFS Team

Hao Le Business Analyst “The EFS Project’s mission reflects why I chose a career in public service, as it gives me the opportunity to help uplift our local community. Hawai‘i ...
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The Enterprise Financial System (EFS) Project team marked a major milestone on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with the close of the vendor proposal submission period for the new EFS. Ahead ...
Read More EFS Project Enters Evaluation Phase After June 12 Proposal Deadline

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Meet Joyce Hori

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in EFS Team

Joyce Hori Data Governance Analyst With a strong grasp of data management principles and a talent for problem-solving, Joyce brings valuable experience to her role as Data Governance Analyst at ...
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Meet Ellis Natalie

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in EFS Team

Ellis Natalie Management Analyst VI As a dynamic leader and strategic thinker, Ellis Natalie brings two decades of experience in the healthcare industry to her role as a Management Analyst ...
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Corporate headshot of an adult male wearing a light blue collared shirt. Headshot of Yovo Stefanov, Business Transformation Office Project Director, DAGS.

Meet Yovo Stefanov

Posted on May 21, 2025 in EFS Team

Yovo Stefanov │MBA BTO Project Director With over 15 years of experience in IT and project management across the banking, utility, real estate, and technology sectors, Yovo Stefanov is responsible ...
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Headshot of Greg Dalin, HIMOD Program Manager, Office of Enterprise Technology Services

Meet Greg Dalin

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in EFS Team

Greg Dalin HIMOD Program Manager│MBA, PMP, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner A seasoned IT and project management professional, Greg serves as the Program Manager for the Hawaii Modernization (HIMOD) Section within ...
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