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Todd brings over two decades of public sector CIO experience across state and local government and public utilities. During his career he has been instrumental in shaping national conversations and initiatives focused on successfully leveraging technology to enhance public service. His deep understanding of the intricacies of public sector IT makes him an experienced voice in advancing the digital government landscape through innovative government and industry partnerships.

Dr. Alan R. Shark is an associate professor for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and a core faculty member at the Center for Human AI Innovation in Society (CHAIS). Additionally, he previously served as executive director of the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for over twenty years. He is a National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, founder and Co-Chair of the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and executive committee member of ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government. He has over 12 book titles bearing his name, including his latest book, Artificial Intelligence – A Primer for State and Local Government, and the textbook Technology and Public Management, second edition. Shark speaks and writes on all matters related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, including technology leadership, policy, governance, and applications. His podcast and blog can be found at https://sharkbytes.net.

Bigger Fish: Major gov tech players are absorbing the little ones, plus, the GovTech 100 turns 10.

Free, teacher-vetted lessons offered online by the nonprofit CYBER.ORG are designed to support and re-establish the caregiver’s role as an active participant in a student’s tech-driven education.

The state has already deployed roadside devices and onboard units in state maintenance vehicles. Next, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority will work with a hand-selected 100-person test group.

Govineer will add to its lineup proprietary water utility and irrigation management software from TrueBill, formerly part of GovPath. Govineer serves more than 2,000 local governments across the U.S.

A partnership between the North Carolina Department of IT and the Carolina Cyber Network is giving students real-world cyber defense experience while helping the state build up its workforce.

A recent conversation with the senior associate director of AI and teaching and learning at Northeastern University yielded advice about engaging students, upgrading lessons, trial and error, and helpful feedback.