Fred L. Forman was Executive Vice President and senior technology officer at American Management Systems from 1971 until 1997, when he became AMS’s General Manager for Europe. In 2000 he joined the Internal Revenue Service as the Associate Commissioner for Modernization serving until 2004, after which he did strategic technology consulting for several private and public sector organizations. Over the last several years, he has served as an officer and Board member for several non-profit organizations.
Business Experience
- In 1971, joined American Management Systems as senior technical systems analyst and worked on early projects for various businesses, such as Boise Cascade, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.
- For AMS, became Executive Vice President and senior technical officer, working on major projects for banks, telecommunications firms, universities, state and local governments, federal government agencies and more.
- Also responsible for corporate systems planning, development and management best practices. Established the AMS Center for Advanced Technologies.
- From 1997-2000 was General Manager for AMS Europe, clients primarily in the telecommunications and banking industries.
- After retiring from the IRS, was an independent consultant to several private, public and international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank.
- Have been on several corporate and non-profit Boards.
Government Experience
- In 1969, went to work as systems analyst for Lambda Corp, doing software development in support of complex mathematical models for the Defense Department and other government agencies.
- From 2000-2004 led the US Internal Revenue Service Modernization program, initially as Associate Commissioner for Modernization, then as Associate Chief Information Officer.
Education
- BS, Physics, Case Institute of Technology (1965)
- MS, PhD, Physics, University of Pennsylvania (1967, 1969) Discovered elementary particle in thesis research
Awards & Honors
- Federal Top 100 Award (2002)
- IRS Commissioner Awards (2002, 2004)
- IRS Chief Information Officer Awards (2003, 2004)
- American Kennel Club Outstanding Sportsmanship Award (2018)
- Numerous articles in computer and physics technical publications