Overview

February 22

Data sprawl and fragmentation can be real disruptors — and they also create serious vulnerabilities in an era of growing cybersecurity risk. Today’s state and local government agencies need a better way to manage and protect data across hybrid cloud, edge and on-premises storage locations.

On Feb. 22, Government Technology will host experts from Commvault and AWS for an interactive conversation on simplifying and improving data management. You’ll get practical advice for streamlining and automating storage processes, strengthening security, improving efficiency and reducing data management workloads.

Save time, reduce costs and lower risk: Can you really have it all? Yes! We’ll show you how to get started.

Speakers

Dave DeVries

Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives – SLED, Commvault Systems

David DeVries leads Strategic Initiatives for State, Local Government and Higher Education Industries, in close concert with US Federal agencies, for Commvault Systems - a global leader in data and information management. A former Department of Defense Deputy CIO and State of Michigan CIO, Dave has decades of experience leading and driving strategic innovation and outcomes in complex environments. A retired military officer with deep information technology and executive management experience in commercial, industry and government service, he’s led many organizations through major change while ensuring mission-critical operations. Dave’s leadership success is well-renowned with his ability to rapidly build high-performing, close-knit, military, civilian, and contractor teams. His career unique experiences make him exceptionally qualified to share his passion at bringing strategies and best practices to government and educational organizations in this time of uncertain budgets, workforce challenges and the need to simplify management of data in government organizations.

Sean Phuphanich

Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

Sean Phuphanich leads storage partner SA engagements in the AWS world wide public sector. A former Vice President of eCommerce & IT, Sean has over a decade of leadership and hands on experience transforming organizations through people, technology and culture. Now, he works with AWS storage partners and government at federal, state and local levels to help them understand the opportunities they have and the path to get there in the cloud.

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. 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.

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Save Time, Reduce Costs and Lower Risks. Can You Have it All?