Workforce and People

The state CIO has been working on enhancing digital services for residents and business owners while educating government employees about emerging technologies like AI, for continuous improvement.

As chief technology officer, Michael Deegan, an executive with more than 25 years’ experience, will oversee the city’s IT strategy, cybersecurity and infrastructure amid growing digital demand.

Biggs, a longtime public servant who has served as interim CIO dating back to November, succeeds Randi Stahl in the role, leading the central IT shop for Kansas' capital city.

Veteran county CIO Tim Dupuis marked his last day in place Friday before heading to retirement. The Board of Supervisors named Chief Technology Officer Ram Gurumurthy as interim CIO.

The College of Southern Nevada has partnered with the city of Las Vegas to plan and fund training centers where residents can build marketable skills in fields like advanced manufacturing, technology and construction.

Carroll joins the state’s cybersecurity division from the private sector as Nevada advances efforts to expand its security operations and workforce in the wake of a major cyber attack.

The big elections are still months away, but a look at the numbers shows the likelihood of big changes at the CIO spot for 2027. A NASCIO leader discusses what might come after the elections.

Meredith Reynolds will step in as acting director of the city’s Technology and Innovation Department, upon the departure of its leader Lea Eriksen. A national recruitment for her successor is underway.

In office since Jan. 5, Mayor Corey O’Connor has been cold-calling CEOs of IT companies to invite them to move their operations to the city — part of his vision for its technology future.

Rashida Richardson, who has a background in law and artificial intelligence, has joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. There, she’ll assist the city’s data management office.

City CIO Zach Posner, who was previously CIO for Salt Lake County, will prioritize three things in his new role: governance, service delivery and AI. He was appointed in February.

With more than a decade of experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives and large-scale technology projects, Richard Barbee will now lead Durham's IT operations.

To get more people prepared for careers in cybersecurity, Maryland is betting on a state-backed, employer-driven apprenticeship model, not unlike traditional skilled trade apprenticeships.

The director of the California Department of Technology and state CIO since June 2022 will be stepping down after a 38-year career. That included guiding CDT’s on-the-ground response to the 2025 wildfires.

The state is offering AI training developed with InnovateUS, to help employees increase their skill levels and use AI responsibly. The curriculum is available via its online learning platform.

New funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation will support the Computer Science Teachers Association in training thousands of teachers from across nine states on core computer science concepts and AI.

Nate Denny, former deputy secretary for the Department of Information Technology, will lead it starting next month. In his earlier role, he guided the state’s broadband expansion.

The state has put out a new call for applicants to help state agencies with AI, data analytics, emergency technologies and other areas. The push reflects similar programs from other governments.