Overview

February 3

Agencies are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence, machine learning, chatbots, the Internet of Things, blockchain and other emerging technologies to spur innovation and offset revenue loss as a result of the pandemic. These technologies hold the promise to transform decision-making, enhance the constituent experience and improve outcomes, but they will fall short if built from the clouds of the past.

In this last and final installment of this live Master Class series, Government Technology and Oracle are joining together to discuss how next-generation cloud computing can provide a platform for growth to support the transformative technologies of today and tomorrow. Register now for this session to learn more about:

Some of the most promising use cases for transformative technologies in state and local government
How the right cloud platform can help extract the most value from transformative technologies
Strategies to successfully navigate security and management challenges in this cloud environment

By joining this class, you’ll also receive links to watch the other Reimagining Your Enterprise Cloud Strategy Master Classes to receive a certificate for your participation.

Speakers

Dustin Haisler — Moderator

Chief Innovation Officer, Government Technology

Dustin Haisler is the Chief Innovation Officer of Government Technology's parent company e.Republic. Previously the finance director and later CIO for Manor, Texas, a small city outside Austin, Haisler quickly built a track record and reputation as an early innovator in civic tech. As Chief Innovation Officer, Haisler has a strategic role to help shape the company’s products, services and future direction. Primarily, he leads e.Republic Labs, a market connector created as an ecosystem to educate, accelerate and ultimately scale technology innovation within the public sector.

Celeste O'Dea

Director of Strategy and Business Development, Oracle Public Sector Technology

Celeste O’Dea is the director of strategy and business development for Oracle Public Sector Technology. In this role, she is responsible for defining the identification and execution of comprehensive strategies related to growth across Oracle’s four public sector segments: federal, state and local government, higher education, and Canada. Celeste has more than 20 years of experience in driving technology solutions for the Public Sector industry from concept to market, with leadership roles spanning across Sales Strategy, Service Delivery, and Operations. Celeste holds a B.A. in mathematics and secondary education from Syracuse University and an MBA in management from the University of Phoenix. Her certifications include project management professional (PMP) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations.

William Sanders

Director of Technology Strategy and Business Development, Oracle Government and Education

William Sanders is the director of technology strategy and business development for Oracle Government and Education. Sanders previously served as the CIO for the Kansas Department of Labor, where he led a successful initiative to streamline the state’s unemployment claims process. Today, Sanders employs his government expertise to help IT professionals in federal, state and local government modernize legacy systems through cloud strategies and services.

Webinar

Reimagining Your Enterprise Cloud Strategy: How Next-Gen Cloud Computing Powers Transformative Tech