A stalwart 27-year technology industry veteran, Jennifer Axt is the Senior Vice President of North America Government at Tanium where she spearheads transformative strategies for government and education programs across the U.S. and Canada. Her leadership has been instrumental in the success of several Top Fortune 100 companies where she built high-impact sales initiatives, strategic partnerships, and innovative government-focused programs. Axt’s experience has allowed her to serve on several leadership committees and advisory boards for various industry organizations.

Vinod Brahmapuram is a highly skilled professional and a nationally recognized thought leader in the field of information security with a passion to foster and transform security in the state, local and higher education (SLED) sector. His career includes significant roles in state government and the private sector. Prior to joining Armis, he served as the National Director for SLED Cybersecurity with Lumen Technologies. Prior to his role at Lumen, Vinod had a 23 year career serving three states as the State Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Washington, State Deputy CISO for the State of South Carolina, and CISO for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. 

Bill Downing is the Chief Enterprise Architect for the State of Illinois. In that role he is leveraging his 40 years of IT experience to build out the State’s Enterprise Architecture practice. His technical background includes data, networking, engineering, datacenter and architecture (enterprise and system). His business background includes ownership of networking and consulting businesses, 7 years as a Fortune 10 IT Director and 8 as a principle for one of the largest system integrators.

Adam Frumkin is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in developing, directing, and executing business transformation and strategic initiatives. He has a proven track record of collaborating with executives to provide clarity in strategic decision-making while leveraging technology to drive business process improvements.
Adam’s expertise spans various critical areas, including strategic planning, cultural and organizational development, emotional intelligence, process reengineering, enterprise system implementations, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Currently, Adam serves as the CIO for the Franklin County Data Center. In this role, he is a trusted advisor and leader who provides strategy and solutions to all County agencies, Boards, and Commissions representing the 1.4 million residents of Franklin County.
In addition, he currently serves as:
Vice Chair for the NACo County Technology Advisory Committee (C-TAC)
Vice Chair the NACo Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee
Vice Chair for the NACo FutureTech Subcommittee
Member of the NACo Information Technology Standing Committee
Fusion Learning Partners Board of Directors
Leadership Council Chair to the Public Technology Institute (PTI) Executive Committee
Steering Committee Member – Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition
Recognition:
2024 StateScoop – Local Smart County Executive of the Year
2023 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers by Government Technology
2021 StateScoop – Local Smart County Executive of the Year
2021 Columbus Business First – BizTech Executive of the Year
In addition to his leadership roles, Adam is an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University and teaches the PTI Certified Government Chief Information Officer program through Rutgers University, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of IT leaders.

Alan Fuller was appointed Chief Information Officer for the state of Utah in March 2021. As CIO, Fuller oversees all IT functions for executive branch agencies in Utah with the goal to improve innovation and improve government services through the use of technology. A resident of Lehi, Utah, Fuller has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Alan Fuller was appointed Chief Information Officer for the state of Utah in March 2021. As CIO, Fuller oversees all IT functions for executive branch agencies in Utah with the goal to improve innovation and improve government services through the use of technology. A resident of Lehi, Utah, Fuller has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. harton School at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as head of U.S. Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management and educational policy at the local, state and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

Matthew Graviss is the Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Atlassian, where he helps government organizations harness data, AI, and modern collaboration tools to drive innovation and efficiency. Prior to Atlassian, he served as the Chief Data and AI Officer at the U.S. Department of State, leading enterprise AI strategy and governance for global diplomatic operations. With a career spanning federal agencies and national security, Matthew has been at the forefront of AI adoption, data-driven decision-making, and large-scale technology modernization. He holds a PhD in Systems Engineering and has been recognized as a top leader in AI and public sector innovation

Jared Johnson’s career spans nearly 30 years of public technology service beginning as an IT analyst at the California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency. He devoted 15 years at FTB, holding various management positions. In 2021, Johnson brought his technical and administrative experience to CDT where he served as Deputy Director of Data Center Support Services before receiving his current appointment to help guide and optimize CDT programs and services.

Bill Kehoe joined Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) as the director and state CIO for Washington on August 1, 2021. He has pursued an agenda focused on innovation, resident engagement, creating a data driven culture and service excellence collaborating with agencies to drive project success and improve the resident experience.
Prior to WaTech, Bill was the CIO for Los Angeles County in California from 2017-2021, where he managed enterprise security, information management, enterprise architecture and technology consulting services for 37 county departments. He also served as an advisor to the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer regarding enterprise technology strategy, policy and governance.
Bill has a long history of managing information technology departments in local and state governments, including more than 15 years in Washington state agencies and counties. Before working as CIO for Los Angeles County, he was the CIO and Information Department director for King County in Washington from 2010-2017 and served as the first CIO for the Department of Licensing from 2002-2010.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Gonzaga University.

Daniel Liu leads a team of Customer Engineers at Google who partner with state and local governments and higher education to develop and implement innovative technology solutions. A recognized authority on databases and AI, he is a published author and frequent speaker at industry conferences worldwide, sharing his expertise with organizations seeking to leverage technology for a strategic advantage. His contributions to the field have earned him accolades such as the SELECT Editorial Award for Best Article (2001), recognition as OTN Architect of the Week (2004), and the Ken Jacobs Award (2017).
Prior to Google, Daniel held key leadership positions at Oracle and First American, where he spearheaded the creation of one of North America's largest and most complex database environments. His deep technical expertise and commitment to public sector innovation make him a valuable resource for organizations navigating the evolving technology landscape.

Rob Lloyd is the CTO for the City of Seattle, WA, overseeing a $290 million technology portfolio and leading a team of over 640 employees. Seattle, the 17th largest U.S. city, operates with a $7.4 billion budget, employing more than 13,000 staff across 84 square miles next to the Puget Sound.
Previously, Rob was the deputy city manager for Transportation, Aviation and Technology in San Jose, CA, the 12th largest U.S. city, where he managed a $1.5 billion portfolio with over 1,000 employees. He served as CIO for six years prior to the role.
With over 25 years of experience in technology, government and utilities across California, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado, Rob has led teams that have earned over 40 national honors for customer engagement, operational excellence and innovation. He has been named among the nation’s GovTech 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers (twice), StateScoop City Executive of the Year (three times), ORBIEs Awards CIO of the Year for Silicon Valley, Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40, and is a Cybersecurity Genius Fellow grant recipient, among other honors.

Michael Makstman is San Francisco’s Chief information Officer leading the Department of Technology (DT). DT serves City departments, staff, and San Francisco residents by providing secure, reliable, and innovative technology services. Michael has previously served as the City Chief Information Security Officer and the first Head of the San Francisco Office of Cybersecurity. He has recently been selected as one of the top 25 technology doers, dreamers, and drivers in the nation by the Government Technology Magazine.
Prior to joining the City and County of San Francisco, Michael served in executive roles at complex, regulated organizations in Healthcare, Finance and Technology industries for over 15 years. Michael is a founder and Co-Chair of Coalition of City CISOs (cityciso.org), an organization dedicated to promoting cybersecurity for local governments. He is a Fellow of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), the largest international organization of information security professionals, and holds Bachelor’s degree in Finance and IT from DePaul University and Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Richard McHattie is CIO for Maricopa County, AZ – the fourth largest county in the country – supporting technology and innovation for over 50 county departments. He has over 20 years of experience in technology in the public sector and has been recognized nationally for his focus on innovation, including a Futuredge50 Award, GovX Future Ready Award, ORBIE Finalist for Public Sector and GoldenGov County Executive of the Year 2020 and 2024.

Dru Rai was appointed New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Information Technology Services. In this position, Rai is responsible for leading New York’s ongoing digital transformation, enhancing the state’s cyber posture to defend New York against evolving cyber threats, and working with Executive Branch agencies to create digital interactions between state government and residents that are simple, seamless and straightforward.    
A highly skilled leader with more than 30 years of experience in Digital Product Management, Information Technology and eCommerce, Rai most recently served as Chief Digital and Information Officer of Quaker Houghton Company.  He previously served as Global CIO for the Ball Corporation, DuPont Coatings and GE Advanced Material (a Division of GE) and began his career at Ernst & Young. 
Rai also led and volunteered as CIO for Goodwill Industries International and the American Cancer Society, helping each organization set and execute their digital strategies, and make significant technology operational improvements. 
Rai earned an MBA from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Technology from GB Pant University in India.

Greg Reeder is the Senior Director of Public Sector Marketing at Datadog. A marketing and technology executive with over 20 years of experience, he has led digital modernization, communications, and strategy initiatives across government and industry, including leadership roles at the Department of Defense, Adobe, SAP, and Skydio.

Jim Richberg’s role as Fortinet’s Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO leverages his 40 years’ experience driving innovation in cybersecurity and threat intelligence. At Fortinet he focuses on helping government and companies take actionable steps to improve their cybersecurity. Prior to joining Fortinet, he served as the National Intelligence Manager for Cyber, setting cyber priorities and strategy within the $80B+/100,000 employee US Intelligence Community and overseeing implementation of whole-of-government cybersecurity initiatives for Presidents Bush and Obama. Mr. Richberg also spent 20 years at the Central Intelligence Agency in a variety of analytic, operational, and technical positions. Jim received his undergraduate degree at the Honors Tutorial College of Ohio University and attended graduate school at M.I.T. and Stanford.

Ted Ross is CIO for the City of Los Angeles and General Manager of the Information Technology Agency (ITA). His department of 450 employees delivers enterprise IT services to 48,000 employees across 41 City departments and digital services to over 4 million residents. Appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti in 2015, Ted has over 21 years of private and public sector technology experience, earning various awards along the way, including #1 Digital City, Top 25 Doer & Dreamer, and CIO of the Year according to LA Business Journal. Ted has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist, as well as, a presenter at many conferences, such as the Andreessen-Horowitz Tech Summit, Milken Institute, and India’s NASSCOM. 

Archie Satchell is the CIO for Palm Beach County, Florida, where he is dedicated to enhancing customer service and driving continuous organizational improvement.
With a distinguished career spanning 40 years, Archie has held key executive leadership positions, including CIO, deputy CIO and director of application development. He consistently fosters collaborative partnerships across local government, non-profit entities and educational institutions to establish a resilient and secure infrastructure optimally utilizing public resources.
Archie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. He is an active member of professional associations, such as the Florida Local Government Information Systems Association (FLGISA), the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), the National Association of Counties (NACo) Telecommunications & Technology Committee, County Technology Advisory Council, IT Standing Committee and Future Technology Committee – demonstrating his commitment to professional development and industry best practices.

Tim is Vice President of Sales for Public Sector at Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud prevention solutions. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to helping government agencies strengthen trust, enhance security, and deliver equitable digital services that citizens can rely on.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience serving public sector organizations, Tim has developed deep expertise in sales, business development, and strategic planning across data, analytics, and identity management. He spent over a decade with Experian, where he partnered with public sector organizations to modernize identity systems, reduce fraud, and improve access to services. Earlier in his career, he held senior business development and marketing roles at Lockheed Martin, advancing mission-critical programs and supporting government technology adoption. 
Tim is passionate about empowering public sector leaders to address complex challenges at the intersection of security, innovation, and digital identity.

Graham leads the North American Public Sector and Healthcare/Life Sciences sales team at Smartsheet, driving both revenue growth and overall Customer Success. With 30 years of technology sales leadership experience, Graham has experience in Cyber Security, Generative AI, Analytics, Big Data, and SAS Solutions.  Before Smartsheet, he held significant roles overseeing Public Sector and Enterprise sales at market-leading organizations such as Elastic, Tableau/Salesforce, MicroStrategy, and IBM/Cognos with a dedicated focus on the Public Sector and Healthcare markets for the last 15 years.

Khaled Tawfik is the Chief Information Officer for the City of San José, where he leads a wide-ranging civic technology portfolio, including the City’s AI and innovation initiatives and its customer service platform, San José 311. As a founding member and board chair of the GovAI Coalition, Khaled champions responsible and inclusive uses of artificial intelligence in government. With more than 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, his work focuses on innovation, digital equity, and operational excellence in one of the nation’s most tech-forward cities.

Shawnzia A. Thomas has worked in Georgia state government for more than 13 years, with an emphasis on integrating technology to improve constituent services and better serve Georgians. In July 2021, she was appointed Chief Information Officer for the State of Georgia and Executive Director of the Georgia Technology Authority by Governor Brian P. Kemp.
Previously, Ms. Thomas served as Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Human Services. Previously, she was Executive Director of the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity and Director of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Corporations Division.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Ms. Thomas received her undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University and Master’s in Public Administration from the University of West Georgia. She is a Commissioner on the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity’s Advisory Board and member of the Hospitality Ministry at Chapelhill Church in Atlanta. Ms. Thomas was named to the Atlanta Business League’s list of Top 100 Women of Influence for 2021 and received the 2022 Golden Gov: State Executive of the Year award from StateScoop.

Steve is vice president of content strategy for e.Republic, parent company of Government Technology and the Center for Digital Government. He is the former editor of Government Technology and has spent more than 25 years covering technology in the state and local government market.
Steve joined e.Republic in 1996. During his tenure, e.Republic’s print and electronic media have received many awards for editorial excellence, including “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Emergency Management in 2013, “Best New Web Site” from ASBPE for emergencymgmt.com in 2009, ”Best Overall Publication” at the Maggie awards for Government Technology in 2008 and “Magazine of the Year” from ASBPE for Public CIO in 2007.

Rami Zakaria is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for Sacramento County. Rami leads the County Centralized Information Technology Operation in delivering modern, cost-effective business solutions and a secure Information Technology platform across all County departments.