Overview

August 26
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Government services and higher education institutions depend on far more than applications.

Networks, databases, cloud infrastructure and AI-powered systems all have to work together — and when something fails, IT teams need to pinpoint the problem quickly. Relying on disconnected monitoring tools makes that increasingly difficult. Particularly in the age of AI applications, organizations need a better way to track performance and detect issues efficiently. 

This webinar explores why site reliability has become a mission-wide responsibility. You'll learn how agencies, colleges and universities can use a unified observability approach to reduce alert fatigue, accelerate troubleshooting and gain end-to-end visibility across their technology environments. Whether you're modernizing infrastructure or supporting increasingly complex environments, this session will provide practical strategies for building more resilient operations and keeping mission-critical systems running.

Why attend:

  • Learn how unified observability helps pinpoint issues faster across applications, infrastructure, networks, databases and cloud environments
  • See why AI observability matters for monitoring AI applications, detecting anomalies, controlling costs and maintaining operational confidence
  • Discover how a platform approach reduces operational complexity while helping IT teams strengthen reliability and minimize downtime

Attend the live webinar to obtain your complimentary certificate of attendance!

Speakers

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Abe Rosloff

Sr. Sales Engineer, Datadog

Abe is a senior sales engineer with a strong foundation in software engineering and a track record of driving value across both startup and enterprise environments. Prior to his role in technical solutions, Abe worked as a software engineer, contributing to product development at a high-growth cybersecurity startup and a leading enterprise organization. This hands-on experience allows him to deeply understand customer pain points and architect solutions that are both scalable and impactful. As a Senior Sales Engineer at Datadog, Abe supports strategic Public Sector accounts, delivering technical guidance and aligning customer needs with Datadog’s comprehensive observability platform.

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Brian Cohen

Vice President, Center Digital Education

Brian Cohen is the Vice President of the Center for Digital Government and Center Digital Education. Prior to joining the Center, Brian served for 30 years in IT leadership roles with the City of New York and most recently with the City University of New York (CUNY).

As the Vice-Chancellor and University CIO at CUNY, Brian directed the Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS), developed, and managed the enterprise IT vision, strategy and day-to-day technology operations of the University. His areas of focus included academic and business systems, cloud strategies, IT policies and procedures, Cybersecurity, project management, IT resiliency and disaster recovery, and network and telecommunications.

During his time with the City of New York, Brian developed the City of New York’s E-Government strategy, implemented the City’s award-winning nyc.gov website, and managed the City’s effort to address the Y2K technology challenge.

 

Curt Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curtis M. Wood is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional leadership and innovative approach in the field of technology and public administration. With a career span of over four decades, he has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that have transformed organizations and improved service delivery.

In the public sector, Curtis most recently served as the Technology and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2018-2023. In this role, he was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive IT strategies that enhanced operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and public engagement. His leadership was pivotal in modernizing legacy systems, adopting cloud computing, and fostering a culture of innovation within government entities.

Prior public sector executive leadership roles included serving as the Massachusetts Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and Technology with strategic leadership and oversight of multiple public safety agencies and operations, including the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the State Police Crime Laboratory, the Office of Technology and Information Services, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, the State 911 Department, and Statewide Public Safety Radio. He also served as the Commissioner for the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and the Chief Parole Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Curt began his long government career in 1975 with the state’s Department of Correction, serving in multiple custodial, investigative and administrative roles including being appointed the first-ever CIO for the state correctional organization.

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