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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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com

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 techtables.substack.com

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/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com

Today on the Public Sector Show by TechTables, we talk about personal and organizational transformation, the importance of consistency, the 5-5-5 Principle, and more with Gary Brantley, fmr. CIO of the City of Atlanta.Connect with Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybrantley/Timestamps00:00 Intro02:31 People-First vs. Technology-First06:12 Atlanta's Digital Transformation13:31 Changing the Speed of Work23:39 Organizational Transformation Strategies27:47 Public vs. Private Sector IT31:14 The 5-5-5 Principle37:15 Advice for CIOs45:09 Top Leadership Development Book Picks46:59 OutroWhenever you're ready, here is 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/ 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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com

In this episode, Joe Toste sits down with Rick Belliotti, the Director of Innovation and Customer Experience at San Diego Airport. Together, they dive into the hottest topics in airport tech and how the San Diego airport is navigating them. If you're curious about the future of air travel, this episode is a must-listen! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com

***Live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas!A big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagarro offers expertise in Digital Services, Legacy Modernization, Case Management, Data & AI, Service Desk, Cyber Security, and more. To learn more, check out www.nagarro.com.Today on The Public Sector Show by TechTables, about the importance of haptic feedback in virtual reality (VR) and scaling up hardware startups. You'll learn how HaptX is revolutionizing human-machine interaction using VR as the ultimate immersion technology.Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarubin/Timestamps (ps: if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, head to Spotify & follow The Public Sector Show by TechTables to take advantage of the timestamps below and the direct Q&A chat with the TechTables Team!)(00:00) Introduction(01:01) The enterprise market(03:23) Opportunities in industrial manufacturing(04:00) VR training for building motor skills(06:00) HaptX's vision for full-body immersive VR experiences(07:13) Challenges of scaling up manufacturing for hardware startups(08:28) Use cases for HaptX in the medical field(10:04) Jake Rubin's fascination with VR technology(12:02) - Challenges of scaling up the engineering and manufacturing teamsWhenever 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 Check 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com