Workforce and People

Harris, who had been serving as the interim IT director, brings 20 years of public- and private-sector experience to the role. She was formally appointed to the position by the City Council May 9.

Liana Bailey-Crimmins has been tapped by Gov. Gavin Newsom to lead the California Department of Technology as its director and CIO. Bailey-Crimmins most recently served as the state's chief technology officer.

Desain brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. Most recently, he served as the director of the Office of Counter Terrorism Cyber Incident Response team within the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

More than a year after the meltdown of its most recent attempt to replace the state's outdated human resources management software, the state of Maine has chosen a new company to try to bring the system online.

Frustration, anger and even desperation are showing up across diverse industries as the meaning of “more for less” is changing in America.

Weeks into his new leadership role in one of the largest U.S. counties, Leek opens up about what he wants to accomplish — and how to accomplish those goals. Digital equity, hybrid work and collaboration are top missions.

With many governors' elections on the horizon, state chief information officers are focused on ensuring digital services are easy to use and accessible, and communicating support for their workforce.

The Changemakers program puts students at the forefront of increasing digital inclusion, making them technology liaisons for corporate partners, local elected officials, nonprofits, educators and businesses.

The ed-tech company Interstride launched a web portal through which employers can post jobs for international students and alumni of U.S. institutions to see. It also helps them navigate hiring and immigration laws.

The publication covers the worlds of regulation and digital government and includes articles about AI and licensing reforms. Thentia recently raised $10 million as the company continues its U.S. expansion.

The Central Valley technology company has opened a new downtown business hub, offering six-week pre-apprenticeship classes in websites, mobile websites and JavaScript that can lead to paid internships.

Tanya Acevedo, who has held a number of public-sector tech leadership roles, announced that she would be joining Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas, as its new CIO and senior vice president.

Formerly deputy CIO for the state’s most populous county, Leek takes over a job last held by Nadia Hansen, who left for the private sector. Digital equity stands as one of the priorities of his new position.

The concept of a “portrait of a graduate” begs the question, what kind of citizens do we want coming out of the K-12 pipeline? The answer should guide decisions going forward and be an ongoing community conversation.

Several state governors met in Boston Thursday to discuss the need for schools to focus on science, technology, engineering and math — particularly computer science — to fill jobs that will otherwise have to be exported.

Sindhu Menon has left her CIO position in Raleigh, N.C., for a CIO role in Harris County, Texas, where she will help revamp its IT department. Raleigh CISO Rob Reynolds has taken over interim CIO duties.

A $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will allow the New York college to develop training modules related to automotive repair, electrical construction and maintenance, and green technology management.

About 60 percent of STEM graduates from the city's two major universities stay in Louisiana five years after earning their degrees, but experts say digital equity and reaching kids at a young age could improve retention.