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Today on the Public Sector Show by TechTables, we talk about experiential learning, innovative solutions trending at universities, the "mission pyramid," and more with Dr. Vanessa Kenon, Associate Vice President of Technology Compliance and Community Engagement, UT San Antonio.Connect with Vanessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-hammler-kenon-69933554/Time Stamps00:00 Intro02:43 The mission pyramid04:55 Experiential learning13:21 Connecting students into the tech workforce15:58 Is excellence disappearing from education today?23:33 Replacing complacency with curiosity29:04 Teaching about digital/analog with Teddy Ruxpin33:57 Innovative solutions trending for students40:57 OutroWhenever you're ready, here is the one way I can help you:→ Join the TechTables+ Community Today https://www.techtables.com/signupListen on:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-public-sector-show-by-techtables/id1661752549🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bFQBsDwKJkdNk2qENkhNL📡 Subscribe to the TechTables Channel: @techtablesCheck out new episodes at https://www.techtables.com/Sign up for Behind the Mic by TechTables:⭐️ New Podcast Episodes are delivered right to your inbox.⭐️ Every Saturday morning, you'll get 3 Interesting Learnings: from Mission-Driven Leadership to Cloud, AI to Cybersecurity, Workforce Challenges, and more- never miss insights from peers and vendor partners across the public sector.➔ Subscribe here: https://www.techtables.com/Follow TechTables:💻 website ➔ https://www.techtables.com/🤝 Company LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/🤝 Connect w/ Joe on LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/🐣 Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/thejoetoste Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

A big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro Public Sector is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagarro Public Sector offers expertise in Digital Services, Legacy Modernization, Case Management, Data & Analytics, Service Desk, Cyber Security, and more. To learn more, check out https://www.nagarro.com/On this episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, we speak with Todd Ryan, fmr. CIO for Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, about creating a team that wants more for the communities they serve, creating generational change through opportunities that work, how to change perception through delivering results, and more.Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddryan/Time Stamps00:00 Intro02:32 From Entrepreneur to Sheriff's Office07:45 Entrepreneurial Lessons09:03 Making Automation Work for the People11:36 How to Create a Team of Doers13:49 Lead by Why's not How's15:07 Is your team a golf course or a rose bush?18:07 Mission-based hiring22:53 Creating Generational Change26:49 On Florida Cybersecurity perception and follow-through36:12 The most fulfilling part of Todd's job39:56 OutroWhenever you're ready, here is one way I can help you:→ Join the TechTables+ Community Today Sign up here for TechTables+ https://www.techtables.com/signup Listen on:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-public-sector-show-by-techtables/id1661752549🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bFQBsDwKJkdNk2qENkhNL📡 Subscribe to the TechTables Channel: @techtablesCheck out new episodes at https://www.techtables.com/Sign up for Behind the Mic by TechTables:⭐️ New Podcast Episodes Every Tuesday & Thursday are delivered right to your inbox.⭐️ Every Saturday morning, you'll get 3 Interesting Learnings: from Mission-Driven Leadership to Cloud, AI to Cybersecurity, Workforce Challenges, and more- never miss insights from peers and vendor partners across the public sector.➔ Subscribe here: https://www.techtables.com/Follow TechTables:💻 website ➔ https://www.techtables.com/🤝 Company LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/🤝 Connect w/ Joe on LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/🐣 Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/thejoetoste Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Show NotesJim Weaver, Secretary for Information Technology & CIO for the State of North Carolina. Jim leads the agency responsible for strategic IT planning and the procurement and delivery of IT services and solutions as well as cybersecurity. In today's episode, we cover Jim's unique perspective on North Carolina's leadership in expanding equity through broadband access and affordability across the state.We know that in some cases it's 2-3% of a family's income to pay for the cost of internet. And during the times of the pandemic and the economic upheaval that we saw in 2020, there was a choice between access to these types of benefits, if you will, versus putting food on the table ~ Jim Weaver About 10% of our state, or about 1.1 million individuals, do not have access to the internet today here in North Carolina. And that's terrifying ~Jim Weaver Schools now, as we've seen, aren't necessarily a schoolhouse. Our world has changed a lot because of COVID. And so we have to look at delivering service wherever they're at and when the individual needs it ~ Jim WeaverPowered by: Verizon Public SectorAnd a huge thank you to Verizon Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support of Verizon. Verizon is redefining the front line for first responders, educators, and K-12 students. As a high school basketball coach working with young student-athletes I love the important mission Verizon is filling at the federal, state, and local levels working to close the digital divide by investing in high-speed internet infrastructure, access, and affordability across the nation. Learn more about Verizon Public Sector by heading to verizon.com/business/solutions/public-sector/.In today's episode you will learn:[02:18] What are three key strategies in North Carolina's $1.2 billion holistic approach to providing broadband to all areas- rural, suburban, and urban- throughout the state?[06:18] What is North Carolina doing well that has been attracting high-tech industries to the state? And what does Jim envision needs to be done in order to sustain those opportunities?[08:11] How is North Carolina addressing the digital equity divide differently than what has been done in the past? Jim Weaver talks about the governor's plan for 100% connection for households with school-aged children.[16:40] Jim identifies what he terms as the Four Pillars of Digital Transformation and where they are headed with each[29:15] The importance of agility in organizational structure[00:18] + [23:39] Can a die-hard Yankees fan and Red Sox fan peacefully coexist? The friendly banter begins here, and continues in Raleigh on TechTables' first Suite Talk: Grillin' & Chillin' event, coming up on July 22nd, 2022⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, ⁠please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts⁠ and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on ⁠@thejoetoste⁠ and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🙏🔗 Connect with TechTables LinkedIn TechTables ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thejoetoste⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/techtablespodcast/ Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring Darrell Tompkins, CIO of the Texas Water Development BoardConnect with Darrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-tompkins-0992132/SummaryIn the podcast episode featuring Darrell Tompkins, the CIO of the Texas Water Development Board, the importance of customer service in the IT profession was discussed. Darrell's background in hospitality and technology helped him to anticipate customer needs and provide solutions before they were asked for. He emphasized the importance of providing excellent customer service and how it can make a customer's life easier. Additionally, Darrell discussed the role of the Texas Water Development Board in providing loans to local governments and communities for water supply and water quality projects, as well as new flood mitigation initiatives.Timestamps0:00 - Intro 3:15 - Customer service and relationships are critical pillars to success 7:46 - First solutions implemented at the Four Seasons 9:30 - The 3P’s: People, Product, & Profit 12:55 - Why are people and culture so important to any organization 16:12 - The importance of culture in sports 20:14 - Building a winning team 23:58 - The types of projects the Texas Water Development Board engages in throughout the state.⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, ⁠please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts⁠ and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on ⁠@thejoetoste⁠ and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🔗 Connect with TechTablesLinkedIn TechTables ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thejoetoste⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/techtablespodcast/⁠Website ⁠https://www.techtables.com/ Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

We cover Kevin's unique perspectives on the benefits of private sector experience in the public sector, utilizing internship opportunities to create a culture of alumni who want to return and serve, Montana's Digital Challenge, and the low code, no code strategy.Connect with Kevin Gilbertson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgilbertson/Timestamps0:00 Intro00:50 Kevin shares his background in the private sector and how having a non-exclusively public sector background can benefit persons in CIO roles09:37 Kevin discusses how onboarding people into the Public Sector through internship and apprenticeship opportunities can be a win-win11:19 It's not just about pay: Kevin relates how the ability to impact citizens' lives for the better brings value beyond monetary compensation13:34 Send them out and welcome them back- Kevin talks about the importance of creating an "alumni" mindset that encourages former employees to want to come back when they are ready to serve again18:58 How incorporating learning-based goals alongside results-driven goals can produce better overall outcomes19:59 What is the Montana Digital Challenge and the next steps being taken towards going 100% digital?26:32 The low code, no code strategy and how it's being implemented in MontanaGet new episodes directly in your inbox - We send updates every week and bonus content over the weekend. Join the newsletter below.TechTables is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow us:LinkedIn TechTables https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/Twitter https://twitter.com/thejoetoste Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring Steve Tack, SVP of Product Management at Dynatrace. He is responsible for product vision and go-to-market strategy. We cover Steve's unique views around being a player-coach, empathy-led problem solving, a bias towards action, agility, and digitally transforming faster, smarter, and easier in the cloud. You'll gain insights into how Dynatrace is empowering companies to navigate the transition from on-prem to cloud environments and driving successful digital transformations.Connect: LinkedIn, TwitterBefore we get into this week’s podcast, I wanted to give a special shout-out to TechTables podcast sponsors: SentinelOne, Verizon, and SAP.SentinelOne's AI-powered security platform to break down silos and protect this state's entire enterprise with real-time data and control. With seamless updates and overhead reduction securing 15,000+ endpoints across 25 agencies, SentinelOne partners to protect critical assets across states and agencies. Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure.Verizon Frontline. The advanced network for first responders on the front lines. It’s your mission. It’s your Verizon.More than 35,000 agencies rely on Verizon Frontline and its mission-critical solutions. Check out the solutions built for first responders.Overwhelmed by Digital Transformation? Here's How One City Keeps Pace in the Digital Age.Provide residents and city employees with an even better, happier life through digital transformation.Download the Case Study NowMark your calendars for the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Learn more here: https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tour📬 Subscribe to the newsletter📚 Timestamps00:34 - Steve provides an overview of Dynatrace and its role in helping companies successfully adapt and adopt new enterprise cloud technologies.01:54 - Steve Tack draws parallels between coaching athletics and coaching the product team at Dynatrace, emphasizing the importance of engagement, competition, and bias toward action.06:20 - Discussion on how Dynatrace is helping customers deploy faster and with more agility in a multi-cloud environment, focusing on the increasing complexity of cloud infrastructure services and the need for speed, reliability, and security.09:01 - Three key lessons were shared on navigating the transition from on-prem to cloud, emphasizing the significance of people and processes, adopting cloud-native technology, and having a bias towards innovation.18:07 - Testimonial highlighting the impact of Dynatrace in increasing conversions for a footwear retailer during the pandemic, showcasing the role of automation in driving innovation and freeing up development capacity.22:34 - Steve Tack shares insights into where Dynatrace is heading in the next three to five years, focusing on leveraging automation and driving businesses forward with precise answers and automated actions.⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, ⁠please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts⁠ and let us know who you want to see next on the podcast in your review. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on ⁠@thejoetoste⁠ and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🙏🔗 Connect with TechTablesLinkedIn TechTables ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/Twitter https://twitter.com/thejoetosteFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/techtablespodcast/Website ⁠https://www.techtables.com/ Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring Bratton Riley, CEO of CitibotConnect w/ Bratton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bratton-riley/ Sponsor: Nagarro Public SectorNagarro excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. Check out https://www.nagarro.com/enSummaryBratton Riley, CEO of Citibot, discusses using #artificialintelligence and #machinelearningtechnology to provide customer service and data management solutions for cities, governments, and corporate clients. In this episode, Riley talks about his journey from mayor's kid to working with mayors, how to join the innovation equation with technology government leaders, and how TensorIoT and Amazon Lex power Citibot's tech stack. He also provides 2-3 tips around citizen engagement.Timestamps:0:00 Intro 1:19 What is Citibot? 3:08 The importance of building relationships of trust between residents and government 5:22 Customer Example: The City of New Orleans 8:09 Automating conversations between cities and citizens 11:55 Tips for helping governments get ahead of issues 14:22 OutroSign up for Behind the Mic by TechTables:⭐️ New Podcast Episodes Every Tuesday & Thursday are delivered right to your inbox.⭐️ Every Saturday morning, you'll get 3 Interesting Learnings: from Mission-Driven Leadership to Cloud, AI to Cybersecurity, Workforce Challenges, and more- never miss insights from peers and vendor partners across the public sector.➔ Subscribe here:https://www.techtables.com/Freebie: Sign up for the 5-Day Mini Series "Behind the Mic: Insights From My First 100 CIO & Tech Leader Interviews." Over the next five days, I’ll reach out to drop insights and lessons from podcasts you might have missed across the public sector.➔ Sign up here:Follow TechTables:💻 website ➔https://www.techtables.com/🤝 Company LinkedIn ➔https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 🤝 Connect w/ Joe on LinkedIn ➔https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/🐣 Twitter ➔https://twitter.com/thejoetosteListen on:🎙️ Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-public-sector-show-by-techtables/id1661752549 🎙️ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0bFQBsDwKJkdNk2qENkhNL 📡 Subscribe to the TechTables Channel: @techtablesCheck out new episodes onhttps://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot Joe Toste an email at joe@techtables.com.Whenever you're ready, here are 5 ways I can help you:→ Newsletter - subscribe for free. → Podcast Sponsorship - Pre-roll sold out for 2023. Mid-roll and post-roll available. Email joe@techtables.com→ Live Events - stay in touch about locations and dates in 2023!→ Book me to speak - click here!→ TechTables+ Insider Membership (Monthly or Annual). For group subscriptions email joe@techtables.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Ted Ross, CIO for the City of Los Angeles, shares insights on digital ethics, smart city initiatives, and preparing for the 2028 Olympics.In this episode of The Public Sector Show, Joe Toste sits down with Ted Ross, Chief Information Officer for the City of Los Angeles, to discuss the intersection of technology, innovation, and public service in America's second-largest city.With a background in both private sector and government IT, Ted brings a unique perspective on balancing cutting-edge innovation with ethical considerations and public trust.In this episode, you'll learn:- How Los Angeles is approaching digital ethics in the era of smart cities and AI- Strategies for balancing innovative projects with traditional IT infrastructure needs- Los Angeles' technology roadmap for hosting the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics- How the pandemic has transformed the city's approach to remote work and digital services- Ross's vision for the future of Los Angeles digital workforceKey Takeaways:1. Digital ethics is crucial for maintaining public trust while implementing innovative technologies2. Successful CIOs need to balance "traditional" IT projects with forward-looking innovation initiatives3. Cloud platforms and agile methodologies enable rapid response to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic4. Smart city technologies can transform urban experiences, but must be implemented with privacy and security in mind5. Public sector IT careers offer unique opportunities to directly impact millions of livesIf you want to understand how a major city is leveraging technology to improve lives while navigating complex ethical considerations, this episode is a must-listen.CONNECT WITH TEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-ross-643a616a/https://twitter.com/tedrossla ***RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES→ Ep.170 A CIO Roundtable: San Jose, Raleigh & Austin - Strategies for Tooling for Hyper Responsive Government Services with Equity & Beyond***WHEN YOU'RE READY📬 TechTables Newsletter🎥 Check out Upcoming Live Events on https://www.techtables.com/🤝 Sponsor the #1 Public Sector Podcast on https://www.techtables.com/***CONNECT🐦 Connect on Twitter💼 Connect on LinkedIn💼 Follow on LinkedIn Company Page📹 Subscribe on YouTube***PARTNERSThanks to our friends at SentinelOne for being our 2024 Podcast & Newsletter PartnerSentinelOne: Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure or click here: https://assets.sentinelone.com/ghe/sentinelone-empowersVerizon Frontline: The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most.Check out the solutions built for first responders or click here: https://www.verizon.com/business/solutions/public-sector/public-safety/SAP: Driving digital transformation in cities like Copenhagen. See how they’re making digital strides.Download the Case Study Now or click here: https://www.sap.com/documents/2021/02/10c410bc-cc7d-0010-87a3-c30de2ffd8ff.html***SAY THANKS💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, Joe Toste speaks with Sanjay Gupta, CIO of the Small Business Administration (SBA), about the importance of having an agile mindset in developing proactive solutions. Gupta highlights the need to understand both the business and technology landscapes to be able to identify and apply solutions that address business needs. He also emphasizes the importance of delivering tangible value to gain credibility, challenging the status quo, and taking a business approach first with technology as an enabler.Highlights* Sanjay discusses the attributes of implementing solutions at the SBA, such as shared services, reducing IDs, and enterprise SSO initiatives.* Sanjay emphasizes the importance of having an agile mindset in developing proactive solutions.* The cloud initiative allowed the SBA to respond expeditiously to the huge volume of transactions during the Covid-19 pandemic.* Sanjay discusses the importance of understanding the business landscape and recognizing the business drivers.* Sanjay talks about the Trusted Internet Connections modernization and the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program, which both required discussion, partnership, and collaboration with other constituents and stakeholders to influence and drive change.* Sanjay highlights the need to deliver tangible value to gain credibility, challenge the status quo, and take a business approach first, with technology as an enabler. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring Doug Lange, Chief Strategy Officer for the State of ArizonaConnect w/ Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmlange/Show Notes:In today's episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, we're joined by Doug Lange, former Chief Strategy Officer at the State of Arizona, to dive into the transformative powers of leadership in IT. We'll explore how Doug led a team managing a vast portfolio of tech projects, achieving remarkable cost avoidance, and championing a customer-centric approach in the public sector. Tune in to learn from Doug's journey of inspiring and empowering IT teams with vision and passion, and gather insights on scaling operations and nurturing a high-engagement organizational culture.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction05:25 - The value of time in career and personal achievement07:02 - The making of a tech-focused podcast and the quest for efficiency14:03 - Celebrating public sector to national role career transformations17:18 - Doug's distinctive approach to interviewing and team-building19:30 - Embracing a culture of sharing career journeys and learning through failure21:12 - Joe Toste on motivational speaking and measuring employee engagement in the public sector23:09 - Bridging customer experiences between the public and private sectors25:38 - Transitioning public sector IT from utility to customer-centric services29:24 - Doug shares insights on empowering state agencies through cloud strategies and cybersecurity31:52 - Google Workspace adoption's impact on Arizona's leap to remote work amidst the pandemic34:59 - Investing in people as the cornerstone of technology transition and project oversight⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, ⁠please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts⁠ and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on ⁠@thejoetoste⁠ and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🙏🔗 Connect with TechTablesLinkedIn TechTables ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thejoetoste⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/techtablespodcast/⁠Website ⁠https://www.techtables.com/ Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe