Workforce & People
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Tony Sauerhoff, who also previously served as state chief information security officer, was appointed interim executive director of the Texas Department of Information Resources and interim CIO. -
From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf Coast, local governments are taking a strategic approach to sustain operational continuity in the face of IT department layoffs caused by budget constraints.
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"Chief" has long been included in government job titles, particularly in IT. But as organizations have evolved, the lines between what each chief does have blurred. AI has only made the issue more pressing.
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Charleston is the latest city to add an innovation officer to its governance structure, designating the position as one to find new and progressive ways to solve longtime municipal government challenges.
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City Manager T.C. Broadnax tapped Laila Alequresh, a veteran of public-sector technology innovation work in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, to lead the city's freshly created Office of Innovation.
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Larson, who was appointed CIO in 2017, previously served as the Florida Agency for State Technology’s chief operations officer and chief technology officer.
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During panel discussions on building smarter communities and fostering innovation, officials from three cities talked about partnering with education and business, leveraging data and working with citizens and staff.
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The start of the 2019 legislative session came with a proposal to bolster the manufacturing industry and automated processes. Rep. Vicky Steiner’s proposal would cost the state $2 million, but could have a federal match of $8 million.
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Gov. Jared Polis has announced several new cabinet appointees, including incoming CIO Theresa Szczurek, who has a long career in private-sector technology.
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Although the position is an increasingly common one for local governments, cities that don’t yet have one must still carefully weigh a number of factors before deciding to make the move.
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Ronald Buchanan, the chief information risk officer at the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services, will become the next chief information security officer for the state.
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The state's Information Technology Services will be led by Administrator Jeffery Weak, while Greg Zickau remains as the CIO and deputy administrator.
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There's no IT project more daunting than transitioning a state’s entire technology structure. Nevertheless, since early 2016, 30 percent of state governments have done exactly that. We review who has made the change.
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Johanna Clyborne took the lead at Minnesota Information Technology Services in early 2018 following the departure of Tom Baden, and after roughly a year is stepping aside as a new administration sets up shop.
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Parker has served as Mayor Muriel Bowser’s deputy chief of staff dating back to 2015. Parker also has previous experience leading cybersecurity work from her time in the private sector.
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A new program being offered by Mid Michigan College is giving students and hobbyists an up-close look at unmanned aerial systems and their application in the workforce.
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Devta Kidd will assume the position that was left vacant after the departure of Tom Miller last summer.
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Kirk Lonbom, who served as Illinois CIO under outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner, delivered a report to the state Legislature on Dec. 28 outlining how his department has responded to legislative mandates and saved money.
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Plus, Boston is looking for 2019 analytics summer fellows; Los Angeles unveils its new ShakeAlertLA earthquake alarm app; International Open Data Conference identifies key themes for the work’s ‘second phase;’ and more.
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Foster will serve as the director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, though it is unclear whether she will assume the duties of the CIO position as well.
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Business minds will gather later in January to discuss what it takes to attract and retain the technology jobs that come with high wages and skilled laborers.
