Florida Episodes
165
Jan. 23, 2024
ep.165 Cultivating Community, Struggling with Bureaucracy, and The Last Act with Jamie Grant fmr. Florida State CIO, at Florida Digital Service
Welcome to our TechTables' Team Spotlight Series, where we spotlight innovative teams and unpack the human stories behind their digital transformations. This limited 5-part series was live from Tallahassee at the Florida Digital Service in 2023. This is Part 5 of 5.
Before we get into this week’s podcast, I wanted to give a special shout-out to TechTables podcast sponsors: SentinelOne, Verizon, and SAP.
SentinelOne's AI-powered security platform to break down silos and protect this state's entir...
Before we get into this week’s podcast, I wanted to give a special shout-out to TechTables podcast sponsors: SentinelOne, Verizon, and SAP.
SentinelOne's AI-powered security platform to break down silos and protect this state's entir...
Guest: Jamie Grant
164
Dec. 28, 2023
ep.164 Deploying 800 Starlink Kits in 56 Hours: Inside Florida’s Digital Hurricane Response with Keith Pruett, Emergency Support Function (ESF) 20 Coordinator at Florida Digital Service
In this episode, we speak with Keith Pruett, Emergency Support Function (ESF) 20 Coordinator at Florida Digital Service, about Florida's digital response efforts during Hurricane Ian, including the rapid deployment of over 800 Starlink kits.
Guest: Keith Pruett
163
Dec. 13, 2023
Ep.163 The Secret Origin Story: How Florida Digital Service Built a World-Class CoLab from Scratch with Jen Cooke, the Partnership and Outreach Administrator at Florida Digital Services
In this episode, we speak with Jen Cooke, the Partnership and Outreach Administrator at Florida Digital Services, who spearheaded the CoLab for cross-agency collaboration and bringing world-class thought leadership to state government and beyond.
Guest: Jen Cooke
162
Dec. 5, 2023
Ep.162 The Relationship Manager's 5 Keys to Building Unbreakable Partnerships with Brad Oswald, Customer Success Manager at FL[DS]
Brad Oswald is the customer success manager at Florida Digital Service. In this episode, Brad unpacks why he pivoted careers to serve partners with a “get out of the office” approach centered on empathetic listening, disciplined systems, and relationship building over simplistic adoption metrics.
Guest: Brad Oswald
161
Dec. 1, 2023
Ep.161 The CISO's 3-Step Guide to Building an Unstoppable Cyber Community with Candace Wynn is the Cyber Community Ops Manager and Warren Sponholtz is the Deputy State CISO at Florida Digital Service
Candace Wynn is the Cyber Community Ops Manager and Warren Sponholtz is the Deputy State CISO at Florida Digital Service. They discuss how Florida is taking steps to improve cybersecurity through grants, incident response, and community building.
Guests: Candace Wynn , Warren Sponholtz
Nov. 14, 2023
Ep.158 Cybersecurity Meets Business Goals: Insights into Florida State Courts' Strategy with Roosevelt Sawyer, CIO, Florida State Courts Administrator
Featuring Roosevelt Sawyer Jr., CIO, Florida Office of State Courts Administrator
🔗 Connect with Roosevelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roosevelt-sawyer-jr-7252362/
"Blending those [private and public sector experiences] together... hiring what we have, employees that have that experience from the private sector also employees that have worked in the public sector- it brings a more robust conversation in the room."
~ Roosevelt Sawyer Jr on a blended workforce
Court is in session! On ...
🔗 Connect with Roosevelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roosevelt-sawyer-jr-7252362/
"Blending those [private and public sector experiences] together... hiring what we have, employees that have that experience from the private sector also employees that have worked in the public sector- it brings a more robust conversation in the room."
~ Roosevelt Sawyer Jr on a blended workforce
Court is in session! On ...
Guest: Roosevelt Sawyer, Jr.
Aug. 17, 2023
Ep.146 UCF Straight Talk: Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Digital HigherEd & More
Show Notes
🔗 Connect with Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjetthall/
🎙 About the episode
On this episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, we follow Matthew's journey from investment banking to HigherEd IT as he guides us through the twisty-curvy roads of driving innovation and spearheading transformation strategies in the digital landscape of universities, including:
* Matthew's background from Investment Banking to HigherEd
* Count Your Costs: The importance of knowing your...
🔗 Connect with Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjetthall/
🎙 About the episode
On this episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, we follow Matthew's journey from investment banking to HigherEd IT as he guides us through the twisty-curvy roads of driving innovation and spearheading transformation strategies in the digital landscape of universities, including:
* Matthew's background from Investment Banking to HigherEd
* Count Your Costs: The importance of knowing your...
145
Aug. 14, 2023
Ep.145 The Power of Collaboration: How Coral Gables and Ft. Lauderdale are Growing Stronger Together
Orlando Live Podcast Tour at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Saturday, March 18th
Guests: Tamecka McKay , Raimundo Rodolfo
141
July 3, 2023
Ep.141 Boosting Business: Unveiling Florida's Blueprint for Technology & Leadership Innovation with Secretary Melanie Griffin, Secretary of the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and Laura DiBella, Secretary of Commerc
Live from the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at the Orlando Live Podcast Tour
Guests: Melanie Griffin , Laura DiBella
140
June 29, 2023
Ep.140 Lessons in Emergency Management and Enterprise Cybersecurity: Insights from Hurricane Ian with Jamie Grant, CIO, State of Florida & Jeremy Rodgers, CISO, State of Florida
Orlando Live Podcast Tour at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Saturday, March 18th
Guests: Jamie Grant , Jeremy Rodgers
May 31, 2023
Ep.137 The Power of RPA (and Why We Shouldn't Fear Automation in Government) with Jim Walker, Advisory Board Member & fmr. VP, Public Sector at Roboyo
And a big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagar
May 30, 2023
Ep.135 The New Frontline: Defending Critical Infrastructure in the State of Florida with Emilio Salabarria, Deputy Senior Executive Advisor at Cyber Florida at University of South Florida
And a big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagar
Feb. 14, 2023
Interview with April Blackburn, fmr. CTO, Florida Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Advisor at Rawlins Infra Consult
This episode is dedicated to the mamas that have shaped generations of leaders and continue to inspire us to lead with empathy. A special thank you to April and April's mom :) Connect with April: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-blackburn-a2104b144/ Time
Jan. 17, 2023
Interview with Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas, Cassie Jordan, Deputy CIO, Texas HHS, and Shandra McGlohon, IT Policy Coordinator, EO of the Governor in the State of Florida
Connect with Mandy Crawford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-crawford-dir/Connect with Cassie Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramjordan/Connect with Shandra McGlohon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandra-mcglohon-pmp-8b9512b/ Timestamps0:00 I
Jan. 6, 2023
Interview with Joseph Lopez, CIO, City of Groveland
Featuring Joseph Lopez, CIO, City of GrovelandConnect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lopez-jose/Sponsor: Nagarro Public SectorNagarro excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product
June 29, 2022
Interview with Mike Giallombardo, Entrepreneur & Member of the Florida House of Representatives
Join Joe in this can't-miss conversation with Mike about what it's like to be a Husband-Father-Combat Veteran-Small Business Owner... and Represent The 79th District of Florida.Connect w/ Mike: LinkedInWebsite: https://www.irisintelgroup.com/Show Notes:Mi
May 10, 2022
Government Complacency Breeds Mediocrity with Todd Ryan, fmr. CIO, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
A big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro Public Sector is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology proje