Overview

July 28

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Preparing your data for AI and data science is one of the most important parts of data analysis. The expression,

‘garbage in, garbage out,’ conveys this well – It’s impossible to build good models without first investing in the

underlying data infrastructure.

In order to gain maximum benefit from your data, there are some prerequisites to keep in mind. Join Government

Technology and HP for a live webinar on July 28, 2023, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET to learn about these prerequisites

and actionable next steps for getting your agency’s data ready for AI and data science.

Key takeaways include:

· The data infrastructure you need to take advantage of AI

· How to drive data innovation amid resource and budget restrictions

· How to develop an effective partnership with external data experts

Speakers

Bradley Franko

Business Development Manager - Data Science Solutions, HP

Brad Franko leads business development across the enterprise and commercial segments for Z by HP. His background includes sales, business development, operations and technology.

Bill Rials — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D., is a professor and associate director (department chair) of the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement IT and Cybersecurity Program, where he focuses on continually delivering and updating the program curriculum based on innovative and emerging technologies. Before transitioning to academia and higher education, he had a diverse gov tech career delivering value to state agencies, local governments, and law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Mississippi. He has served in CIO, CTO, and CISO roles for local governments and also in various leadership positions within the state of Mississippi’s IT organization as a deputy to the state CIO. Dr. Rials holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Belhaven University, a master’s degree in computer information systems and cybersecurity from Missouri State University, as well as a Ph.D. in higher education administration and public administration from Jackson State University. His dissertation research involved the critical factors that affect the adoption of cloud services within the public sector. He is a noted expert in the IT and cybersecurity space and is frequently quoted by national media outlets. He is also a frequent contributor to national IT government organizations such as NASTD and NASCIO.

Webinar

Getting Your Data Ready for AI and Data Science