Workforce and People

The U.S. General Services Administration has launched a podcast, and the first episode focuses on the agency’s civic tech work, highlighting the role of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program.

Bonaguro, an award-winning technologist with experience in the public and private sectors, announced via Twitter that May 31 had been her last day in the CDO role. She was appointed to the position in January 2020.

Liz Rodgers replaces Aldona Valicenti, who has led the city's IT department as CIO for more than a decade. Valicenti, meanwhile, will be heading to the private sector as a consultant.

Progress continues for the state of Illinois’ multiple-year digital transformation undertaking, which aims to simplify processes and positively impact state employees across the state’s agencies.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has appointed Sanjay Gupta to the role of state CIO. Gupta brings both private- and public-sector IT experience to the role formerly held by Jennifer Ricker, who stepped down in January.

At the NASCIO Midyear conference in May, states CIO outlined in what cases they would consider outsourcing IT work and how to maintain control over tasks sent out of house.

Facebook app owner Meta Platforms has revealed plans to chop at least 1,100 more Bay Area jobs, a disquieting series of layoffs that are poised to deal a fresh jolt to the region’s wobbly tech sector.

Longtime Maricopa County IT leader Richard McHattie will fill the role left open when former CIO Ed Winfield retired earlier this year. McHattie brings more than 15 years worth of public-sector experience to the role.

The 25-year cybersecurity expert, currently the security leader for the state elections board, plans to strengthen the IT department's cyber maturity via deeper collaboration with local, state and federal partners.

Following the recent launch of Yolo Urban-Rural Ride for Knights Landing and the Winters area, Yolo Transportation District is preparing a new on-demand, point-to-point bus service for Woodland.

According to political leaders and broadband officials at a summit this week, New Mexico will get between $100 million and $700 million in federal funding to expand broadband capacity for underserved communities.

The former deputy CIO has been serving as acting CIO since mid-March. Martin stepped up following the resignation of former CIO Rick Napolitano, who led the county's IT operations for eight years.

Plus, Ohio launches a workforce program to support broadband deployment, New York aims to improve digital literacy for older adults, and more.

John Petrozzelli takes over after Stephanie Helm stepped down from the director position in January. He brings cybersecurity experience from his time in the Air Force, FBI and private sector.

Purdue is partnering with tech companies and researchers in Europe, Japan and India to share knowledge and prepare students for careers in advanced semiconductor technology and microelectronics.

Interim CISO John Israel has been chosen to lead Minnesota's cybersecurity operations long term as the IT department works to build a statewide operations plan. Israel has more than 25 years of experience.

A grant program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will bring scholarships, curricula and training programs to colleges to prepare students for careers along the semiconductor supply chain.

To fill critical IT vacancies in an increasingly competitive job market, colleges and universities may need to broaden their searches, hire from within, and review and update requirements for hire.