Overview

September 24

Today’s state and local government IT departments are tasked with rapidly developing applications and maintaining seamless IT operations, all while navigating the complexities of public sector requirements. The solution? Code modernization and IT automation using AI and GenAI.

Join Government Technology and IBM for the latest installment of our Ask the Experts webinar series. We’ll explore how AI can be harnessed to accelerate app modernization and IT automation to fortify IT environments.

Save the Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET

Here’s what’s in store:

Explore real-world app modernization journeys being undertaken by clients to accelerate application modernization, development, and deployment.
Learn how to leverage AI in your digital transformation, to identify and address vulnerabilities in your IT systems before they become critical issues.
Get insights from industry experts with experience working with state and local governments.

Speakers

Troy Horton

Chief Information Officer for Health and Human Services, State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology

With an impressive tenure spanning three decades, Troy’s hands-on approach to system design and development has paved the way for building reliable, scalable applications. Additionally, his adeptness at managing complex projects, even under tight deadlines, is testament to his commitment to excellence. In his pivotal role as the CIO, Troy wears many hats. He engages directly with agency partners and clients, striving to comprehend their technological aspirations. This, in turn, enables him to craft, coordinate, and deliver integrated tech solutions that resonate. Troy proudly identifies as an innovator, and his flexibility, adaptability, and results-driven approach are evident throughout his illustrious career. Above all, he embodies passion and dedication, attributes clearly mirrored in his professional journey.

Romelia Flores

Public Market Distinguished Engineer, IBM

Romelia is an IBM innovator in the area of Generative AI. Her organization has the responsibility for driving Generative AI applied learning (hands on experience building) with State and Local Government clients. She has collaborated with IBM clients on the implementation of AI Centers of Excellence, Application Modernization, HR Automation, Social Services, Airports of the Future and more. She holds 86 US patents and 10 patents pending. She has received numerous awards from IBM as well as the Dallas Business Journal, the Dallas Tech Titans and the Great Minds in STEM.

Teri Takai — Moderator

Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors. A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

Webinar

Why AI is the Secret to Accelerating App Development and Automating IT Ops