🎙️ Episodes

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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 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...
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...
186
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.

Join us...
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Feb. 2, 2024

Ep.167 Mastering Accountability: 4-Step Guide for CIOs to Boost Team Performance & Minimize Burnout with Brendan Wovchko, Chief Technology Officer Ramsey Solutions

I'm excited to share an exclusive interview with Brendan Wovchko, Chief Technology Officer at Ramsey Solutions, a $250 million organization.

Brendan leads Ramsey's 250+ person technology organization, overseeing engineering, product, and software teams.

I sat down with Brendan, who has deep insight gleaned from years of startup to leading large-scale teams, to explore the topic of "Mastering Accountability."

One insight that struck me is Brendan's definition of accountability itself:

"Accoun...
167
Feb. 2, 2024

Ep.167 Mastering Accountability: 4-Step Guide for CIOs to Boost Team Performance & Minimize Burnout with Brendan Wovchko, Chief Technology Officer Ramsey Solutions

I'm excited to share an exclusive interview with Brendan Wovchko, Chief Technology Officer at Ramsey Solutions, a $250 million organization.


Brendan leads Ramsey's 250+ person technology organization, overseeing engineering, product, and software teams.


I sat down with Brendan, who has deep insight gleaned from years of startup to leading large-scale teams, to explore the topic of "Mastering Accountability."


One insight that struck me is Brendan's definition of accountability itself:


...
184
Jan. 31, 2024

Ep.166 [JUST ANNOUNCED] 2024 Final Four Live Podcast Tour - Cybersecurity Showdown: State CISO vs Private Sector CSO. An Interview with Tim Roemer, Chief Security Officer at GMI

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-time data and control. With seamless updates and overhead reductio...
166
Jan. 31, 2024

Ep.166 [JUST ANNOUNCED] 2024 Final Four Live Podcast Tour - Cybersecurity Showdown: State CISO vs Private Sector CSO. An Interview with Tim Roemer, Chief Security Officer at GMI

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-time data and control. With seamless updates and overhead reductio...
Guest: Tim Roemer
183
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...
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...
Guest: Jamie Grant
182
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

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 earlier this year (2023). This is Part 4 of 5.
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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, i...
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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
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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

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 earlier this year (2023). This is Part 3 of 5.
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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 wo...