Robert Hock

Abt is a mission-driven consulting and research firm. We work with local communities, state agencies, and federal governments to improve efficiency, increase performance, and accelerate the success of policies and programs across the U.S. and worldwide. Whether it’s fighting chronic diseases, improving access to affordable housing, or strengthening local economies, our work delivers agile solutions with measurable impact and services that improve lives today and endure tomorrow. We’re practical, focused, and relentless in driving progress where it matters most. At Abt, we use a cross-cutting philosophy to find solutions to complex problems. It’s a novel approach, but it’s one that helps us bring together experts from traditionally separate fields to share their unique perspective. Expertise • Energy and Environment • Education • U.S. Food Security and Agriculture • Health • Housing and Asset Building • Economic Growth and Governance • Workforce Development Services • Communications and Marketing • Digital and Data Services • Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation • Technical Assistance and Implementation Agile IT Solutions • Agile Development and DevSecOps • Cloud and Low-Code Platform Development • Cybersecurity • Data Science • Digital Transformation and IT Modernization • Geographic Information System (GIS) Development • Human-Centered Design and User Experience • Robotic Process Automation