🎙️ Episodes

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
* The "Remix" approach to blending traditional and modern workplace practices - from an architect combining pencil sketches with CAD software to startups implementing "Fancy Fridays"

* Why the one-size-fits-all approach is failing today's workforce and how organizations can implement successful "and/or" solutions for benefits, team activities, and work arrangements

* How generational perspectives on loyalty have evolved - from baby boomers' company-focused loyalt...

FEATURING:


* Saby Waraich, CIO/CISO, Clackamas Community College


* Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT


* Melanie Vogt, Human Resources, City of Seattle IT


* Curtis Nimmons, HR Director, City of Seattle IT


IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:


* How the SCARE to CARES framework addresses digital transformations, noting that 84% fail, with 52% due to communication issues


* Practical strategies for managing Seattle IT's transition to 3-day office mandates, includ...

FEATURING:
* Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer, City of Seattle IT

* Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT

* Ana LaNasa-Selvidge, Organizational Change Management Lead, City of Seattle IT

* Greg Smith, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Seattle IT

* Michael Cruz, Director of Data and AI, SLED, Microsoft

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
* How the City of Seattle is approaching AI adoption with a focus on responsible use, data privacy, and equity.

* The uniq...

Featuring:

Michal Perlstein, Senior Manager of Digital Engagement, City of Seattle IT


Michelle Ringgold, User Experience Team Lead, City of Seattle IT


Dennis McCoy, Product Management Team Supervisor, City of Seattle IT


Jeff Beckstrom, Development Team Manager for Digital Engagement, City of Seattle IT



In this episode, you'll learn:

How Seattle's digital engagement team manages web content, blogs, and newsletters while overseeing digital policies and design requirements


Why use...

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
* The "Remix" approach to blending traditional and modern workplace practices - from an architect combining pencil sketches with CAD software to startups implementing "Fancy Fridays"

* Why the one-size-fits-all approach is failing today's workforce and how organizations can implement successful "and/or" solutions for benefits, team activities, and work arrangements

* How generational perspectives on loyalty have evolved - from baby boomers' company-focused loyalt...

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FEATURING:

* Saby Waraich, CIO/CISO, Clackamas Community College

* Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT

* Melanie Vogt, Human Resources, City of...

The TechTables Newsletter is proudly brought to you by our national partner, SentinelOne
Want to see AI-powered security in action? Check out how the State of Montana revolutionized their cybersecurity using SentinelOne - they're now protecting over 15,000 endpoints across 25 state agencies. Click here to see their success story.
FEATURING:
* Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer, City of Seattle IT

* Ed Odom, Race and Social Justice Lead, City of Seattle IT

* Ana LaNasa-Selvidge, Organizat...

Learn how Seattle IT's digital team revolutionized emergency communications through human-centered design, accessibility compliance, and innovative major event pages.

The TechTables Newsletter is proudly brought to you by our national partner, SentinelOne
Want to see AI-powered security in action? Check out how the State of Montana revolutionized their cybersecurity using SentinelOne - they're now protecting over 15,000 endpoints across 25 state agencies. Click here to see their success story.
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Featuring:
* Errika Celsy, Director of Educational Technology at Cave Creek Unified School District

* Aaron Jones, Analyst at Chandler Police Department

* Sandeep Desai, Information Security Officer at Arizona Department of Education

In this episode, you'll learn:
* How Cave Creek School District reduced phishing rates from 15% to 5% through security awareness training and creative incentives

* Why cybersecurity risk should be viewed through a business lens rather than just a technical persp...

In episode #183, I sit down with Errika Celsy, Aaron Jones, and Sandeep Desai to uncover Arizona’s untold story of creating a cybersecurity leadership pipeline—a playbook for shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

Featuring:
- Errika Celsy, Director of Educational Technology at Cave Creek Unified School District

- Aaron Jones, Analyst at Chandler Police Department

- Sandeep Desai, Information Security Officer at Arizona Department of Education

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Cave Creek Scho...

Featuring:
* Errika Celsy, Director of Educational Technology at Cave Creek Unified School District

* Aaron Jones, Analyst at Chandler Police Department

* Sandeep Desai, Information Security Officer at Arizona Department of Education

In this episode, you'll learn:
* How Cave Creek School District reduced phishing rates from 15% to 5% through security awareness training and creative incentives

* Why cybersecurity risk should be viewed through a business lens rather than just a technical persp...

Check out the full episode on https://www.techtables.com/podcast/182/frank-sweeney-beth-neeley

Featuring:

- Frank Sweeney, CIO, Arizona Department of Child Safety
- Beth Neeley, CIO, Arizona Department of Education

In this episode, you'll learn:

- How Frank Sweeney transformed DCS's Guardian system from 2 releases to 46 successful deployments in 10 months

- Why the Arizona Department of Education's $9M school finance payment system succeeded through strategic stakeholder collaboration

- Ho...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Featuring:

Dr. Bianca Lochner, CIO, City of Scottsdale

Feroz Merchhiya, CIO, City of Glendale

Dr. Muriel Reid, CIO, City of Jackson, MS

Ken Williams, National Sr Manager, Partner Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile

Note: At the time of recording, Feroz Merchhiya was serving as CIO for the City of Glendale. He is currently the CIO for the City of Santa Monica, as of release date on November 1st, 2024.

Summary
Guests share their expertise on smart city initiatives and digit...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Featuring:

Dr. Bianca Lochner, CIO, City of Scottsdale

Feroz Merchhiya, CIO, City of Glendale

Dr. Muriel Reid, CIO, City of Jackson, MS

Ken Williams, National Sr Manager, Partner Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile

Note: At the time of recording, Feroz Merchhiya was serving as CIO for the City of Glendale. He is currently the CIO for the City of Santa Monica, as of release date on November 1st, 2024.

Summary
Guests share their expertise on smart city initiatives and digit...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

J.R. Sloan, Chief Information Officer for the State of Arizona; Ryan Murray, Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Arizona; and Doug Lange, Vice President of IT Strategy at Choice Hotels, share their unique perspectives on transitioning between public and private sectors.

These seasoned leaders offer invaluable insights into enterprise-level thinking, cybersecurity strategy, and organizational transformation, while expl...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

J.R. Sloan, Chief Information Officer for the State of Arizona; Ryan Murray, Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Arizona; and Doug Lange, Vice President of IT Strategy at Choice Hotels, share their unique perspectives on transitioning between public and private sectors.

These seasoned leaders offer invaluable insights into enterprise-level thinking, cybersecurity strategy, and organizational transformation, while expl...

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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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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...