July 10, 2023

Ep.142 Challenges and Successes of Modernizing Montana's Systems and Services

Ep.142 Challenges and Successes of Modernizing Montana's Systems and Services
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Ep.142 Challenges and Successes of Modernizing Montana's Systems and Services

She has been with the state for 30 years and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as the Montana outdoors. She loves Starbucks coffee (Americano and Dark Mochas).🔗 Connect with Kim: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-kim-5a8617a7/⁠🎙 In Today’s Episode with Kim Warren, We Discuss:* Modernizing the state's systems and services* Digitizing everything, including thousands of forms* Low code, pro code platforms used for rapid development and delivery* Faster and easier transactions for citizens* The team's success is attributed to their open-mindedness, innovation, and willingness to learn* The new Unemployment Insurance system and more!🤝 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 their most strategic technology projects across Digital Services, Legacy Modernization, Case Management, Data & AI, Service Desk, Cyber Security, and more.If you want to meet with Nagarro, one of our preferred, trusted brand partners, email me at ⁠joe@techtables.com⁠.⭐️ Leave a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, ⁠please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts⁠ and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks!You can also Tweet us on ⁠@thejoetoste⁠ and tell us what lessons you learned from the episode so we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🙏🔗 Connect with TechTablesLinkedIn TechTables ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - Connect with Joe! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thejoetoste⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/techtablespodcast/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.techtables.com

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