Texas 🎙️ Episodes

Feb. 21, 2023

Interview with Mike Arismendez, Executive Director, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

In today's TechTables Podcast episode, we talk about the perfect cup of coffee, communicating through the DISC lens, Public Sector IT predictions, and more with Mike Arismendez, Executive Director, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Featuring Mi

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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

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Aug. 2, 2022

Ep.110 The Psychology of Teamwork & Building a Mature IT Organization

Featuring Bill Zielinski, CIO, City of DallasConnect w/ Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-zielinski-01566712a/Sponsor: Nagarro Public SectorNagarro excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digita

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Aug. 2, 2022

Ep.108 The Digital Deep Dive: How Texas Attorney General's Office is Revolutionizing Citizen Services with AI and Automation

In this episode of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, join host Joe Toste as he sits down with Krishna Edathil, Director of Enterprise Solution Services (Cloud/AI) at the State of Texas, and Shauna Rodgers, Chief Digital and Data Officer at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, to dive into their digital deep dive strategies.

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July 26, 2022

Ep.107 How to Develop and Multiply Leaders with Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) & Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission

Live from the Commodore Perry Estates Live Podcast Tour! Featuring - Cory Wilburn, CIO at the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Rheda Moseley, CIO at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). In this episode, Rheda Moseley and Cory Wilburn, share their journeys and insights. From cultivating effective communication to nurturing future leaders, they discuss the crucial soft skills and EQ needed for success in public sector roles.

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July 19, 2022

Ep.106 From Networking Admin to CIO of Texas HHS w/ Rick Blanco, CIO, Texas Health & Human Services

In this episode, we chat with Rick Blanco, CIO at Texas Health & Human Services. Rick discussed the impactful efforts of hiring veterans and the importance of a mission-driven workforce. He shared his journey from a networking admin to CIO, emphasizing the value of seizing opportunities. Rick also talked about the art of storytelling in securing funding with the state legislature and building strong relationships. His passion for fly fishing and ranching added a personal touch to the conversati…

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July 11, 2022

Ep.105 How Great Leaders Inspire Action with Mandy Crawford, CIO, State of Texas & Kevin Gilbertson, CIO, State of Montana

Mandy Crawford and Kevin Gilbertson talk about the importance of building relationships with legislators to advocate for funding and support for technology initiatives. They emphasize the need to understand legislators' interests and pri

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July 7, 2022

Ep.104 Mental Wellness: Your Identity is Not Your Work with Summer Xiao, Deputy CIO - Enterprise Applications/PMO at City of Houston

In this episode, we dive into the importance of mental wellness with Summer Xiao, Deputy CIO of Enterprise Applications at the City of Houston. Summer shares valuable insights on creating a safe space for team members to share stress, recognizing signs of distress, and fostering a sense of identity outside of work. Learn how building trust, open communication, and leadership support are key to enhancing team performance and well-being.

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May 30, 2022

Ep.96 Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown with JP Dinnell, U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front

Featuring JP Dinnell, former U.S. Navy SEAL JP is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.JP spent nearly a decade

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May 24, 2022

The Importance of Experiential Learning with Vanessa Hammler Kenon, Associate VP, UT San Antonio

Today on the Public Sector Show by TechTables, we talk about experiential learning, innovative solutions trending at universities, the "mission pyramid," and more with Dr. Vanessa Kenon, Associate Vice President of Technology Compliance and Community Enga

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March 29, 2022

Ep.85 The 3 P's of an Effective Team with Darrell Tompkins, CIO at the Texas Water Development Board

Featuring Darrell Tompkins, CIO of the Texas Water Development Board Connect with Darrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-tompkins-0992132/ Summary In the podcast episode featuring Darrell Tompkins, the CIO of the Texas ...

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Dec. 7, 2021

ep.68 Transforming Citizen Engagement: How AI-Powered Chat Is Revolutionizing Government Services with Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot

Featuring Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot Connect w/ Bratton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bratton-riley/ 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter Summary Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot, discusses using #artificialintelligence and #machinel...

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April 1, 2020

Ep.01 Why Innovation is the Key to Great Customer Experience with Rick Belliotti, Director of Innovation and Customer Experience Design at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

In this episode, Joe Toste sits down with Rick Belliotti, the Director of Innovation and Customer Experience at San Diego Airport. Together, they dive into the hottest topics in airport tech and how the San Diego airport is navigating them. If you're curi

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