Overview

Every government agency is wrestling with the same mandate: deliver essential public services, protect communities, and stretch every taxpayer dollar further. Managing vast fleets, disparate assets, and critical infrastructure has become a complex, high-stakes challenge that demands a strategic leap beyond legacy systems.

This isn't just about adopting new technology; it’s about connecting operations across departments to build an intelligent, modern government.

Join Government Technology and Samsara to learn how agencies are leveraging AI-powered connected operations to modernize operations with ease and build resilient, efficient, and data-driven strategies.

In this session, we’ll show you the practical steps and tangible outcomes of this transition, including:

Significant reduction in risk and liability through intelligent safety tools and video-based coaching.
Maximum budget utilization by eliminating fleet inefficiencies, reducing fuel waste, and minimizing excessive idling.
Faster and more effective service delivery with real-time location and utilization data for all critical equipment and assets.
Increased transparency and trust with a secure, consolidated platform that simplifies budget justification and keeps constituents informed.

Watch now to hear firsthand how to successfully deploy AI for superior efficiency and safety across your organization. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to future-proof your entire agency's operation.

Speakers

Andrew Phelps

Director of Sales, Public Sector, Samsara

Andrew Phelps is the Director of Sales for the Public Sector team at Samsara. He leverages his experience to empower cities, schools, and other public sector entities with innovative safety and fleet management solutions. Andrew's prior experience includes leadership roles as Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Carrier Sales and Development at Sudu, and operational management positions at Odyssey Logistics and Echo Global Logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Business Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Chandler Welsh

Director of Public Sector Sales Engineering, Samsara

Chandler applies his extensive background in automation and logistics to maximize operational safety and efficiency for public sector clients, including State and Local Government, through innovative technology solutions. His prior experience includes leadership roles at SoftWear Automation, where he was critical in upleveling legacy processes through cutting-edge technology.. This background gives him unique insight into how operational efficiency and cutting-edge technology can be applied to complex public sector challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.

Harry Black — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Harry is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. He has served as city manager, Chief administrative officer, chief financial officer, program manager, and chief procurement officer, consistently driving organizational transformation through best practices and outcome-based strategies.

Webinar

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