Overview

December 11
9AM PT, 12PM ET

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Public sector IT leaders are being pulled in every direction: cyber threats are growing more advanced, AI is pushing infrastructure to its limits, and budget pressures continue to shape every decision. In this environment, questions around data storage are no longer just about capacity or cost—they’re about agility, resilience, and the ability to support rapidly evolving workloads like AI and advanced analytics.

In other words, the storage layer can either hold you back—or push you forward.

Join Government Technology and Pure Storage for a live webinar on how public sector agencies are rethinking data storage to deliver greater agility, reliability, and long-term value. You’ll hear from the Massachusetts Secretary and Commonwealth CIO, who will share how his team is navigating these priorities within a complex public sector IT environment.

You’ll learn:

  • How to streamline data storage management by reducing complexity, eliminating silos, and minimizing operational overhead.
  • What makes a storage platform truly AI-ready, and how to support analytics, automation, and modern applications at scale.
  • How to budget smarter for storage needs, with flexible consumption models that reduce surprise costs and support long-term strategy.

Speakers

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Jason Snyder

Secretary and Commonwealth CIO, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security

Jason Snyder serves as the Secretary and Chief Commonwealth Information Officer of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. He brings over 30 years of information technology experience spanning government, higher education, and the private sector. Before his current role, Jason was Chief Technology Officer at Harvard University, where he spent nearly a decade in leadership roles including Program Director for Identity & Access Management, Managing Director of Architecture and Engineering, and CTO since 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Technology Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Governor Deval Patrick and spent 13 years in the private sector with CSC Consulting Group.

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Jim Weaver

National Strategy Advisor, U.S. Public Sector, Pure Storage

Jim Weaver joined Pure Storage in January 2025 as the National Strategy Advisor for the U.S. Public Sector, focusing on State, Local, and Education (SLED). In this role, he serves as a key advisor to the Public Sector Sales leadership team and District Managers, helping them navigate the competitive SLED market. His responsibilities include building relationships with consultants, lobbyists, and stakeholders while providing strategic guidance across internal teams. Additionally, Jim plays a crucial role in identifying market trends and growth opportunities within the SLED sector. Before joining Pure Storage, Jim served as the Secretary and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, where he oversaw IT strategy, procurement, cybersecurity, and broadband expansion. Prior to that, he was the CIO for the state of Washington, where he strengthened the state’s IT infrastructure and promoted technology adoption. Jim also served as president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), contributing to the development of IT policies nationwide. With extensive experience in large-scale modernization initiatives and a strong background in technology leadership, Jim is a valuable asset as Pure Storage continues expanding in the SLED sector. A recognized leader in his field, he has received multiple honors from NASCIO and Computerworld Honors. Outside of his professional career, Jim serves in the U.S. Army National Guard in North Carolina and has previously served in Washington and Pennsylvania.

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Dan Lohrmann — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Daniel J. Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker and author. He led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from May 2002 to August 2014, including as enterprise-wide chief security officer (CSO), chief technology officer (CTO) and chief information security officer (CISO). During his distinguished career, he has served both the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities including advising senior leaders at the White House, National Governors Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Throughout his career he has received numerous national awards including CSO of the Year, Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.

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