About Digital Six

Built for impact. Powered by experience. Focused on results.

Digital Six Consulting is a modern, independent consultancy that helps public-sector organizations and purpose-driven enterprises deliver meaningful, measurable change. We specialize in digital transformation, performance improvement, and delivery assurance—bringing the clarity, momentum, and expertise needed to move forward.

We understand the pressures facing today’s leaders: limited time, complex change, constrained budgets, and rising expectations from stakeholders and citizens. That’s why we work side-by-side with our clients to design and deliver practical solutions that align with policy, enable teams, and improve service outcomes.

Whether leading a major digital program, supporting system modernization, or helping a team navigate change, we bring structure, empathy, and deep domain knowledge to every engagement.

Who we are

Founded in Atlantic Canada, Digital Six is built on relationships, trust, and a commitment to excellence. Our consultants have delivered some of the region’s most impactful digital initiatives, while maintaining the responsiveness and care of a boutique firm.

We bring together cross-functional teams—strategists, project managers, architects, designers, and change professionals—who thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Every member of our team is focused on one thing: delivering results that last.

What we believe

• Clarity is the foundation of progress. We help our clients get clear on their goals, roles, and next steps.
• People matter. We build capacity, transfer knowledge, and support the teams we work with.
• Outcomes over activity. We measure success by the difference we make, not just the work we do.
• Government work is noble work. We’re proud to support the programs, platforms, and services that improve lives.

Leadership

Tony McGrath – Founder and CEO

Tony McGrath is the founder and CEO of Digital Six Consulting. With over 24 years of experience in program and project management, Tony has led high-impact technology and business transformation initiatives across public sector, utilities, healthcare, and enterprise domains. His expertise spans enterprise system modernization, agile delivery, and digital government service design. As a respected advisor and strategic leader, Tony combines deep technical acumen with a results-driven approach that prioritizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation. A former director of TechNL and long-time community coach, Tony believes in building resilient organizations and inclusive teams that deliver lasting value.

Phil Diochon – Partner

Phil Diochon is a senior consultant and partner at Digital Six Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in IT service management, testing, implementation, and project leadership, Phil brings a wealth of expertise in delivering high-stakes projects for government and healthcare clients. At Digital Six, Phil has led major initiatives such as the SAP integration and device rollout for the One Person One Record program. He is known for his ability to coordinate large-scale deployments, lead user-centric implementation strategies, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders. Phil is Prosci-certified in change management, a certified SAFe Scrum Master, and an active contributor to inclusion initiatives, including his role on the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Shelley Smith – Information Management Practice Lead

Shelley is a nationally recognized expert in information governance, records management, and organizational change. With decades of leadership experience in government and higher education—including roles as Provincial Archivist and Memorial University’s first CIO—Shelley guides clients through information strategy, compliance, and protection challenges with deep insight and strategic acumen.