Civic Technology
Building platforms that increase government transparency and empower citizens
Civic technology bridges the gap between government and citizens through innovative digital solutions. Gavin Rozzi has been at the forefront of this movement, creating platforms that democratize access to government information and make public services more accessible.
OPRAmachine
New Jersey's first statewide freedom of information platform, processing over 75,000 public records requests and releasing 250GB of government data.
Civic Tech Projects
NJ HOMES Choice Tool
Interactive planning tool implementing A4/S50 affordable housing calculations for all 564 municipalities, supporting NJ HOMES grantmaking and municipal compliance.
Operation Right Answer: Housing Services Modernization
Led development of a data-driven service framework to modernize how New Jersey housing programs serve residents, partnering with the New Jersey Innovation Authority to implement AI-assisted contact center technology.
NJ Eviction Guide
Interactive self-help tool connecting New Jersey's most vulnerable residents directly to housing assistance and legal resources.
Municipal Lead Reporting Portal
Statewide compliance platform capturing residential lead-paint inspection data for all 564 New Jersey municipalities.
TrentonTracker
A modern Progressive Web App making New Jersey legislative data accessible and searchable, with ZIP code-based legislator lookup.
OPRAmachine
New Jersey's first statewide freedom of information platform, processing over 75,000 public records requests and releasing 250GB of government data.
Articles & Insights
React and TypeScript Best Practices for Government Applications
Lessons learned building production React applications with TypeScript for government clients who demand reliability, accessibility, and security
Feb 15, 2024The Complete Guide to Filing Public Records Requests in New Jersey
Everything you need to know about accessing government records through New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
Nov 8, 2023Digital Transformation in Government: Lessons from the Trenches
Practical insights on modernizing government technology infrastructure and processes from years of hands-on experience
May 12, 2023Section 230 under attack: Why we must defend online freedom of speech
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is under attack from all sides. This analysis examines why the law's protections are essential for online civic engagement and a free internet.
Jan 26, 2023Why Open Data Matters for Government Transparency
Exploring how open data initiatives transform government accountability and enable citizen engagement in the digital age
Aug 20, 2022A Critique of New Jersey's COVID-19 Data Transparency
An analysis of how New Jersey compares to neighboring states in the granularity, format and accessibility of raw COVID-19 data, concluding that the state fell short in open data practices during the pandemic.
Dec 29, 2020Speaking & Media
How Gavin Rozzi's OPRAmachine opened a window into New Jersey government
925 Struggle Street
pressOPRAmachine founder to step down, hand reins to New Brunswick Today editor
The Jersey Vindicator
talkUsing OPRAmachine to file public records requests without the hassle
Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University