Overview

December 12

State and local governments can address many of their greatest challenges with better understanding and use of their data. From measuring the effectiveness of a program and improving it to scaling program delivery and integrating partners, data can allow governments to accelerate change through superior coordination of services and activities.

But access to quality data requires some level of digital transformation. Outdated solutions and spreadsheets cannot enable agencies to effectively manage or get the most out of their data, much less cultivate a culture where staff utilize data to identify trends, scale programs, raise critical questions and more.

Join Government Technology on December 12 at 11 am Pacific/ 2 pm Eastern for a one-hour conversation about how the benefits of data should drive modernization efforts. This webinar will explore:

Why digital transformation matters when it comes to data
How data can improve government processes
How data can help address inequities and other issues in communities

Speakers

Joe Panora — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Joe Panora has over 34 years of state public service with 14 years serving in correctional safety/public safety law enforcement as IT director/chief information officer (CIO). Panora was appointed by California Gov. Schwarzenegger and later by Gov. Brown to serve as director of Enterprise Information Services (EIS) for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) since January 2008. During his career, Joe has also served for the following departments: Caltrans, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, State Controller’s Office and California Youth Authority. Joe retired from state service as the director of EIS for CDCR in December 2014. In January 2015, Joe formed Panora Associates Inc.

Nicholas Musillami — Speaker

Vice President of Public Sector, Social Solutions

Nicholas Musillami is the Vice President of Public Sector, leading the Bonterra go-to-market approach to government, education, and healthcare. Nick has spent the last ten years leading a team of executives helping Health and Human Services agencies adopt technology designed for digital transformation, outcomes, and performance management to improve mission-critical services and help solve some of the most difficult challenges that government, education, and healthcare are faced with today.

Sean McSpaden — Speaker

Former Deputy State CIO, 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.

Webinar

Using More and Better Data: Why Digital Transformation Matters