Overview

May 3

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Out of one hundred state and local government leaders recently surveyed by Government Technology, only 20 said their organization is using technology to modernize physical operations. That means 4 out of 5 jurisdictions are missing out on an important opportunity to use IT to improve systems for matters like equipment and fleet management.

To better understand how technology can increase resiliency in public works – and how to fund those efforts using federal dollars – we’ve convened a panel of subject matter experts.

Join us on May 03 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific for actionable insights on the best ways to transform your agency’s physical operations.

You’ll learn:
· How technology can make your physical operations more productive and more efficient
· How to win federal grants to fund resiliency efforts
· Insights from new survey data on digital transformation in physical operations

Speakers

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Curtis M. Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curt most recently served as the Technology Services and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, leading the Commonwealth’s digital and cyber security transformation. Prior to his Cabinet appointment in 2018, Mr. Wood served 8 years as the Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and CIO overseeing major public safety and justice operational and technology modernization efforts. He began his government career in 1975 and has served in multiple roles.

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Logan Kiernan

Field Sales Engineer, Public Sector, Samsara

Logan is an accomplished IT leader driving innovative solutions in both the public and private sectors through automation and digital transformation. At Samsara he works to enable some of the largest public sector organizations in the US to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations.

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Sean McSpaden

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.