Overview

November 29

Data is everywhere and it is being pressed into service in ways that none of us could have imagined just a few years ago. But all too often the data governments collect is locked up in system- or program-specific silos. This makes it tough for jurisdictions to leverage data for new and valuable purposes, like supporting enterprise decision-making, measuring outcomes and performance, and carrying out higher-level analysis.

Join Government Technology Nov. 29 to learn how innovative cities and counties are using enterprise data platform technology to extract information from siloed systems and make it available for dashboards, visualizations and other tools that put data-driven insights into the hands of more users. This live webcast will:

Explain how enterprise data platforms can create a single source of truth and facilitate data sharing and collaboration
Unpack the key components of this powerful new approach to data management
Showcase practical government use cases
Outline effective strategies for building data maturity across your organization

Speakers

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D. — 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.

Justin Bruce — Panelist

Director of Client Services, Tyler Technologies

Justin has been with Tyler Technologies’ Data and Insights Division (formerly known as Socrata) since 2017, where today he serves as the Director of Client Services for our Eastern Region. Justin has served as an implementation manager and client success manager working directly with our clients prior to taking on this role. His expertise primarily exists in three categories: transparency, performance management, and process improvement. Justin leads the Socrata Performance Community of Practice which is a compilation of over 275 performance practitioners.

Kristine Grill — Panelist

Open Data Program Administrator, Ramsey County, MN

Kristine Grill is Ramsey County, Minnesota's Open Data Program Administrator. A leader in the field of open data, she combines data analysis, data visualization and narrative to drive decisions and tell stories across the county’s twenty-seven departments. In addition to her work, Grill is also Vice-Chair of the Saint Paul Planning Commission and serves on the Zoning Committee and the Comprehensive & Neighborhood Planning Committee.

Katie Regan — Panelist

Director of Performance and Data Analytics (OPDA), City of Stockton, CA

Katie Regan joined the City of Stockton in 2018, as part of the city’s ERP implementation team. In May of 2020, she transitioned to her current role as the Director of Performance and Data Analytics (OPDA). OPDA leads the city’s integrated performance management system, which encompasses strategic planning, StocktonStat, an innovation lab, and open data. Prior to her time with the city, Katie worked with Fortune 500 medical device and pharmaceutical companies where she led program implementations, streamlined business processes, and increased regulatory compliance. Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

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