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Aug. 6, 2024

#179: Richard McHattie, Chris Chirgwin, Mike Hojnicki, Don Ingle - Transforming the Resident Experience: Insights from Top County CIOs

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Richard McHattie, CIO of Maricopa County, Chris Chirgwin, CIO of Santa Barbara County, Mike Hojnicki, CTO of New Castle County, and Don Ingle, Industry Executive Advisor from SAP, share valuable insights into how these technology leaders are reshaping the future of county resident experiences. Discover how their groundbreaking strategies are setting new standards for innovation and transforming community services, promising a future where technology seamlessly enhances daily...
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Aug. 6, 2024

#179: Richard McHattie, Chris Chirgwin, Mike Hojnicki, Don Ingle - Transforming the Resident Experience: Insights from Top County CIOs

EPISODE DESCRIPTION


Richard McHattie, CIO of Maricopa County, Chris Chirgwin, CIO of Santa Barbara County, Mike Hojnicki, CTO of New Castle County, and Don Ingle, Industry Executive Advisor from SAP, share valuable insights into how these technology leaders are reshaping the future of county resident experiences. Discover how their groundbreaking strategies are setting new standards for innovation and transforming community services, promising a future where technology seamlessly enhances dai...
195
Aug. 4, 2024

#178: Joe Toste – Behind the Mic: Insights from My First 100 CIO & Tech Leader Interviews [TASSCC 2022 Special Re-Release]

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Join Joe Toste (hey that's me!), host of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, as he shares insights from his journey interviewing over 100 public sector CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders. Known for his engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the public sector, Joe dives into the lessons learned from these leaders who are driving change and innovation.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The power of mission-driven leadership in the public sector

• How to foster...
178
Aug. 4, 2024

#178: Joe Toste – Behind the Mic: Insights from My First 100 CIO & Tech Leader Interviews [TASSCC 2022 Special Re-Release]

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Join Joe Toste (hey that's me!), host of The Public Sector Show by TechTables, as he shares insights from his journey interviewing over 100 public sector CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders. Known for his engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the public sector, Joe dives into the lessons learned from these leaders who are driving change and innovation.




In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The power of mission-driven leadership in the public sector


• How to f...
Guest: Joe Toste
194
July 18, 2024

#177: Ryan Murray, Ralph Johnson, Owen Zorge, Cátia Pereira - Building Resilient Cybersecurity: Strategies for Teams, Tech, Talent in the Public Sector

Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.

Featuring:
Ryan Murray, Deputy Director and Chief Information Security Officer, State of ArizonaSee Ryan's past episodes here: https://podcast.techtables.com/guests/ryan-murray/

Ralph Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Washington
Owen Zorge, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chandler
Cátia Pereira, Manager - Sales Engineering at Kiteworks

In this episode you'll learn:
Building Statewide Cyb...
177
July 18, 2024

#177: Ryan Murray, Ralph Johnson, Owen Zorge, Cátia Pereira - Building Resilient Cybersecurity: Strategies for Teams, Tech, Talent in the Public Sector

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Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.


Featuring:

Ryan Murray, Deputy Director and Chief Information Security Officer, State of Arizona

See Ryan's past episodes here: https://podcast.techtables.com/guests/ryan-murray/

Ralph Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Washington
Owen Zorge, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chandler
Cátia Pereira, Manager - Sales Engineering at Kitewor...
193
June 27, 2024

#176: Lester Godsey, Christian Taillon, Tina Carkhuff, and Gary Depreta - Weaving the Cybersecurity Tapestry: The Art of Public Private Collaboration

Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.

Lester Godsey, CISO, Maricopa County

Lester serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for Maricopa County, the fourth largest county in the United States by population. With extensive experience in managing cybersecurity risks and implementing robust security protocols, Lester plays a crucial role in safeguarding the county’s digital infrastructure against various cyber threats.

Tina Carkhuff, Industry Executive...
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June 27, 2024

#176: Lester Godsey, Christian Taillon, Tina Carkhuff, and Gary Depreta - Weaving the Cybersecurity Tapestry: The Art of Public Private Collaboration

Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.


Lester Godsey, CISO, Maricopa County

Lester serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for Maricopa County, the fourth largest county in the United States by population. With extensive experience in managing cybersecurity risks and implementing robust security protocols, Lester plays a crucial role in safeguarding the county’s digital infrastructure against various cyber threats.


Tina Carkhuff, Industry Execu...
192
June 25, 2024

#175: Ralph Johnson, Allen Ohanian, Martha Goodwin, and Dr. Muriel Reid – The Human Firewall: Cybersecurity's Next Frontier

Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.

Ralph Johnson, the State CISO, Washington State brings a wealth of experience to his role as having previously served as CISO for Los Angeles County and Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer for King County. His appointment was strongly endorsed by Bill Kehoe, who praised Johnson's skills, experience, and information security knowledge as assets that will enhance the state's enterprise security program and data ...
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June 25, 2024

#175: Ralph Johnson, Allen Ohanian, Martha Goodwin, and Dr. Muriel Reid – The Human Firewall: Cybersecurity's Next Frontier

Recorded at the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour at GMI on April 1st to 3rd.


Ralph Johnson, the State CISO, Washington State brings a wealth of experience to his role as having previously served as CISO for Los Angeles County and Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer for King County. His appointment was strongly endorsed by Bill Kehoe, who praised Johnson's skills, experience, and information security knowledge as assets that will enhance the state's enterprise security program and dat...
191
May 16, 2024

#174: Jack McCain & Tim Roemer - National Security from State to Local Governments

In this never-before-seen, closed-door only recording from the ​​2024 TechTables Phoenix Live Podcast​​, Navy veteran Jack McCain, CEO of Blue Sky Vantage, and former Director of Homeland Security and State CISO Tim Roemer & Chief Security Officer at GMI, reveal the alarming reality of how hostile nations are targeting our local communities with cyber attacks.

You'll learn practical steps your agency must take now to avoid devastating consequences when an attack inevitably strikes.

Don't miss ...
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May 16, 2024

#174: Jack McCain & Tim Roemer - National Security from State to Local Governments

In this never-before-seen, closed-door only recording from the ​​2024 TechTables Phoenix Live Podcast​​, Navy veteran Jack McCain, CEO of Blue Sky Vantage, and former Director of Homeland Security and State CISO Tim Roemer & Chief Security Officer at GMI, reveal the alarming reality of how hostile nations are targeting our local communities with cyber attacks.




You'll learn practical steps your agency must take now to avoid devastating consequences when an attack inevitably strikes.




D...
173
April 26, 2024

#173: Governor Doug Ducey on How Arizona Became a National Leader in Cybersecurity

Featuring:

Governor Doug Ducey, 23rd Governor of Arizona



In this episode, you’ll learn:
"Cybersecurity is homeland security, cybersecurity is national security." ~ Governor Doug Ducey


I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for an exclusive interview on The Public Sector Show by TechTables. Governor Ducey served as Arizona's 23rd governor from 2015 to 2023, during which time he transformed the state into a national leader in cybersecu...
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April 26, 2024

#173: Exclusive Interview with the 23rd Governor of Arizona, Doug Ducey

"Cybersecurity is homeland security, cybersecurity is national security." ~ Governor Doug Ducey

I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for an exclusive interview on The Public Sector Show by TechTables. Governor Ducey served as Arizona's 23rd governor from 2015 to 2023, during which time he transformed the state into a national leader in cybersecurity and technology modernization.

In this rare and candid conversation, Governor Ducey shares...
190
March 20, 2024

Ep.172 Creating a Transformational IT Culture in Santa Barbara County with Chris Chirgwin, CIO, Santa Barbara County

Chris Chirgwin is the first Chief Information Officer for Santa Barbara County. Now you may know Chris from his remarkable journey in the news as the former CEO of Lanspeed, an IT services firm headquartered in Santa Barbara County, before selling his company.

He transitioned from owning a successful small IT services business to becoming Santa Barbara County's CIO in 2022. Despite the challenges of navigating the public sector, Chris hit the ground running. He implemented EOS (Entrepreneurial ...
172
March 20, 2024

Ep.172 Creating a Transformational IT Culture in Santa Barbara County with Chris Chirgwin, CIO, Santa Barbara County

Chris Chirgwin is the first Chief Information Officer for Santa Barbara County. Now you may know Chris from his remarkable journey in the news as the former CEO of Lanspeed, an IT services firm headquartered in Santa Barbara County, before selling his company.


He transitioned from owning a successful small IT services business to becoming Santa Barbara County's CIO in 2022. Despite the challenges of navigating the public sector, Chris hit the ground running. He implemented EOS (Entrepreneuria...
189
Feb. 21, 2024

Ep.171 How to Find and Identify Great Leaders with J.R. Sloan, CIO, State of Arizona (special rerelease)

Featuring J.R. Sloan, CIO, State of Arizona (special rerelease)

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Learn more here: https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tour
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 entire enterprise with real-...
171
Feb. 21, 2024

Ep.171 How to Find and Identify Great Leaders with J.R. Sloan, CIO, State of Arizona (special rerelease)

Featuring J.R. Sloan, CIO, State of Arizona (special rerelease)


Mark your calendars for the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.


Learn more here: https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tour
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 entire enterprise with r...
Guest: J.R. Sloan
170
Feb. 15, 2024

#170: How Large City CIOs are Building Responsive Government, Regional Collaboration, and Future Talent Pipelines [Big Sky, MT Airbnb Experience]

Featuring



Mark Wittenburg, CIO of Raleigh


Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager of San Jose


Chris Stewart, former CIO of the City of Austin



Episode Highlights:

Building Responsive Government Services

San Jose's two-pronged approach to responsiveness using IAP2 spectrum for public participation and human-centered design to truly understand community needs


Austin's comprehensive accessibility initiatives ensuring digital services work for visually and hearing impaired residents and tho...
Feb. 15, 2024

#170: Rob Lloyd, Mark Wittenburg, Chris Stewart - A CIO Roundtable: Strategies for Tooling Hyper Responsive Government Services with Equity & Beyond

Featuring

Mark Wittenburg, CIO of Raleigh

Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager of San Jose

Chris Stewart, former CIO of the City of Austin

Mark your calendars for the

2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour

April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Learn more here:

https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tour

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 securit...
187
Feb. 8, 2024

Ep.169 Breaking Down Data Silos: How Montana is Improving Data Sharing Across Agencies (and Reducing Friction and Streamlining Services) with Kevin Gilbertson, CIO, State of Montana, Carrie Albro, CIO, Montana Department of Public Health &

Featuring

Kevin Gilbertson, CIO, State of Montana

Carrie Albro, CIO, Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services

Adam Carpenter, Chief Data Officer, State of Montana

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Phoenix Live Podcast Tour April 1st-3rd, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Learn more here: https://www.techtables.com/2024-phoenix-live-podcast-tour
Before we get into this week’s podcast, I wanted to give a special shout-out to TechTables podcast sponsors: SentinelOne, Verizon, and SAP.
Se...
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Feb. 6, 2024

ep.168 Racing to Get Left of Boom: How CXOs Stay Steps Ahead of Nation States like China and Russia with Jamie Grant, fmr. CIO, State of Florida & Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor, at SentinelOne

[NEW EPISODE] - UNLOCKED FROM THE VAULT - Orlando Live Podcast Tour at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Saturday, March 18th, 2023

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In a world of increasing cyber threats, how can government technology leaders try to stay a step ahead of nefarious hackers from China, Russia, and beyond? Our guests, former Florida CIO Jamie Grant and SentinelOne's Morgan Wright give us an inside look at the high-stakes cybersecurity race against bad actors and nation-states.

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