Name: New York City IT Leadership Forum 2025
Start: 2025-06-17T08:00
Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

Overview

The IT Leadership Forum is a premier event designed for current and emerging public sector IT leaders to explore technological advancements that drive government innovation. The forum emphasizes leadership development, offering participants valuable opportunities to enhance their professional skills, engage in peer networking, and collaborate on strategies to improve public services through technology. This invitation-only event provides a space for leaders to collaborate while addressing the most important policy, management and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government. Contact us if you’d like to join the conversation!

Winners of the 2025 New York City IT Leadership Awards will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 17 at the New York City IT Leadership Forum in Brooklyn, NYC. Please submit your nominations here. Nominations close on Friday, May 2, 2025.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Matthew C. Fraser

Chief Technology Officer, New York City

Matthew C. Fraser is New York City's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI). The Chief Technology Officer coordinates technology-related projects and policy across the City.
Under the CTO's leadership, several technology offices were combined into the Office of Technology & Innovation. These included the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT), the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO), NYC Cyber Command (NYC3), the Mayor's Office of Information Privacy (MOIP), the Mayor's Office of Data Analytics (MODA), NYC311, and the Algorithms Management and Policy Office. By consolidating all the City's information technology offices, CTO Fraser has put forward a central strategy to bring agility, efficiency, and modernization to the City's IT infrastructure.
CTO Fraser is committed to democratizing technology. He oversees projects to expand broadband and make City services easier to use for all. CTO Fraser also runs the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). JSOC is a new cybersecurity hub that allows city, state, and federal entities to coordinate efforts against cyber threats.
Most recently, CTO Fraser served as Deputy Commissioner for Information Technology at the New York Police Department (NYPD). At NYPD, he oversaw the successful launch of several community-based, crime reduction, and precision policing initiatives, including the NYPD On-Line Reporting Service, allowing members of the public to report low-level crimes. CTO Fraser spearheaded the efforts to leverage technology to address violent crime conditions through programs expanding Citywide gunshot detection coverage, increasing the number of ARGUS cameras deployed across the City, and rehabilitating security cameras covering NYCHA housing developments. These efforts led to faster response times and provided better context for responding officers to aid in the swift apprehension of violent perpetrators.
CTO Fraser also led the development and deployment of the NYPD's first digital workforce management suite of applications, giving NYPD leadership real-time access to workforce availability and detailed resource assignment information.
CTO Fraser has over 17 years of IT experience across government and the private sector. In addition to NYPD, he has worked with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, the Mayor's Office, the NYC Department of Buildings, and as a Director of Consulting Services at Gartner.
CTO Fraser is a native New Yorker, born in Brooklyn, NY.

Anton Gunn

Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author, Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama

Anton Gunn elevates organizations through his innovative insights on leadership and workplace culture. With a distinguished career spanning college sports, healthcare, public service, and executive leadership, Anton is highly sought-after as a strategic advisor. As a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and C-level healthcare executive, he delivers game-changing strategies that help audiences and organizations build exceptional leaders and unstoppable teams. A trailblazer from the start, Anton made history as the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district. He also became the youngest CEO of a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization. His meteoric rise in healthcare leadership earned him recognition as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare. His 25 years of service as Board Director and the current Chairman of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Commission underscores his strategic leadership and corporate governance expertise. With his unique ability to combine academic rigor with real-world experience, global organizations like Pfizer, KPMG, Microsoft, T-Mobile, SHRM, HCA Healthcare, and Mercedes-Benz Vans turn to Anton for his motivating insights on leadership, organizational culture, and inclusion strategy. His keynote presentations combine magnetic stage presence with profound wisdom and unforgettable storytelling, leaving audiences both inspired and equipped with actionable solutions that drive measurable results. As a member of the prestigious Aspen Global Leadership Network and former Harvard University Resident Fellow, Anton's thought leadership reaches millions through his bestselling books, proprietary research, and features in major media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., TIME, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, CNN, and Good Morning America. When he's not transforming workplace cultures, Anton Gunn moonlights as an 80s and 90s hip-hop historian with a music and memorabilia collection that would make DJ Jazzy Jeff jealous.

Amit Agarwal

Chief Information Officer, Taxi and Limousine Commission, New York City

Laura Archer

Director of Training and Operations, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City

Laura Archer is a versatile leader with over a decade of experience building strong, effective teams across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. In her current role as Director of Training & Operations at NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development, she oversees strategic initiatives that enhance employee engagement, streamline operations, and improve organizational communication. Known for bridging creativity with structure, Laura has led successful efforts in talent development and internal communications that have strengthened workplace culture. Her background in marketing, public relations, and HR informs her human-centered approach to leadership—focused on clarity, connection, and collaboration.

Patti Bayross

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, New York City Housing Authority 

Patti Bayross joined NYCHA as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President in May 2020. Patti comes to NYCHA with more than 27 years of information technology experience in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Most recently, she was Chief Customer Officer/Deputy Commissioner of Customer Experience Management for the City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT). In this role, she helped establish DoITT’s first department dedicated to customer engagement and the customer experience, centralized customer communications, modernized the service desk, and launched new digital tools to enhance the customer experience.
Prior to DoITT, Patti served as the Chief Information Officer/Assistant Commissioner of MIS for the City’s Administration for Children’s Services where she led a department of more than 175 IT professionals and managed the agency’s $45 million IT budget.

Tiffany Blair

Principle, Government Digital Transformation, Salesforce

Tiffany Blair is a Principal Digital Strategist and Industry Advisory at Salesforce supporting State and Local government customers. For the last four years, as part of the Salesforce Government Digital Transformation team, she has worked with agencies and programs to set their strategic vision and roadmap as they undertake complex technology transformation efforts. She has been working with government for over 20 years, having started her career as a Medicaid analyst for New York State, then transitioning to transforming government with CRM and Cloud technology with companies including IBM, Oracle, Pegasystems, and Salesforce.

Deputy Executive Director, Office of Field and Information Services, New York City Public Schools

[LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-casarez-7271331

Chris Casarez joined the Office of Field and Information Services within the Division of Human Resources of NYCPS in May 2024 after more than a decade of leading analytics, professional learning, technology initiatives, and improvement science approaches for several NYCPS Teacher Development offices. In his roles, Chris used data visualization technologies to tell compelling stories using program-generated data to support decision making. By building trust through open communications, effective collaboration with colleagues and senior leaders within and across divisions, Chris helped developed NYCPS’ Advance System and the classroom observation components NYC public schools use today.

Ruby Choi

Deputy Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Franklin Foster

Global Advisory, Equinix

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, a telecom veteran with almost two decades with AT&T, serving in a number of capacities from Retail, to Service Management, Sales Ops & Enablement. Most notably, Sales to the Public Sector supporting agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs and Health & Human Services. Left the halls of telecom, and spend a couple of years in cloud at Microsoft, leading a global team of Technical Presales Consultants supporting Azure Infrastructure for Microsoft Partners in the U.S., LATAM, EMEA & India. Now assisting Sales with Market Analysis, Business & IT Research, Field Engagement & Executive Briefings through Global Advisory at Equinix. 
Franklin Foster, is a Global Advisory leader, supporting the Equinix public sector organization. In this capacity he works with customers on digital strategy initiatives. A telecom veteran with almost two decades with AT&T, his experience includes, retail, service management, sales operations and enablement. He also spent several years at Microsoft, where he led a global team of Technical Presales Consultants supporting Azure Infrastructure for Microsoft Partners in the U.S., LATAM, EMEA & India.

Kareem Gabriel

Associate Commissioner of Personnel, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Kareem Gabriel is the Associate Commissioner of Personnel at the Office of Technology & Innovation where he oversees and leads a team of professionals in the Personnel, Labor Relations, and Employee Engagement Division. As the Associate Commissioner, Kareem advises the Chief Technology Officer, Executive & Senior Management on all Human Resources, and labor-related matters.
He is a thoughtful leader and DEI implementer who is a driver of culture and change transformation, and strategy execution. With over 17 + years of experience serving in various capacities in the public sector including Human Resources, EEO, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Procurement, and Labor Relations. Kareem's professional experiences include executive-level management, strategic program management, training/employee development, organizational development, employee relations, policy development, interpreting federal and state laws to meet compliance mandates, and dissemination. 

Mohammed Hassan

Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Labor Relations, New York City

Mohammed Hassan is the chief information security officer (CISO) at NYC Labor Relations. He has over two decades of experience, holds MS Degree and a number of prestigious industry certifications. He is a mentor and a coach in his field of work. He has worked with employers like CUNY HQ, McAfee, NYC DOT and clients in various fields such as finance, utilities, emergency services and social services. In addition, he has taught courses at John Jay College and NYC College of Technology. Forensics on a Mobile Device, Tools and Limitations is his most recent work.

Mike Hoernemann

Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, Dynatrace

Michael Hoernemann is the Manager of the PreSales Engineering team for Dynatrace, covering State, Local, and Educational institutions in the United States.  He has three decades of experience in the observability and monitoring spaces, both as a vendor, and heading up Monitoring strategies for global companies. His focus in recent years has been on helping commercial and public sector entities traverse their observability journey from reactive to proactive stances, while they navigate complex projects such as ecosystem migrations into cloud native environments and implementations of newer technology stacks such as AI LLM's.

Seth Iskovitz

Director of Sales – SLED East, Equinix

Seth Iskovitz is a dynamic transformational leader with a proven track record in guiding organizations through digital transformation. With a career that began in the networking sector, Seth quickly developed a passion for helping clients navigate the evolving technology landscape.
At Verizon, he played a pivotal role in supporting Fortune 500 companies, including JetBlue and Henkel, as they embraced adoption and digital strategies. His expertise in fostering innovation and driving change was further honed during his time at Gartner, where he collaborated with leading enterprises to implement effective technology solutions.
Currently, as the SLED (State and Local Government) Leader for the Eastern U.S. at Equinix, Seth is dedicated to empowering state and local agencies, as well as K-12 and higher education institutions, on their transformational journeys. He works closely with these organizations to leverage technology in enhancing public services and improving operational efficiency.
With a commitment to driving impactful change and building strong partnerships, Seth Iskovitz is passionate about helping state and local leaders harness the power technology to better serve their communities and advance their missions.

Dr. Teboho Moja

Professor of Higher Education, Administration, Leadership and Technology, New York University 

Dr. Teboho Moja is a Clinical Professor of Higher Education at New York University, an Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape - South Africa, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Education by the University of Pretoria. She is the recipient of the Martin Luther King, jr. Faculty Award (2019), the National Research Foundation- Lifetime Achiever Award (2019), Women in International Education Award (2019), and Graduate Students Star Award (2019).
She previously served as an Executive Director and Commissioner of the National Commission on Higher Education in South Africa (1995), appointed by President Mandela. The Commission produced a national report that provided a framework for higher education reform in South Africa. She has published extensively on higher education policy, presented numerous keynote addresses at international conferences on higher education issues. Before coming to NYU, Teboho Moja served as a Special Advisor to the Minister of Education.
Teboho Moja has served on numerous committees, advisory boards and boards of international bodies such as UNESCO and Councils of Universities in South Africa. She has served as Chair on various Boards. In 2010 she was appointed visiting professor at the University of Oslo (Norway) and University of Tampere (Finland), and in 2017 she was a visiting professor at the University of Hong Kong.

Michael Melore

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, CISSP, IBM

Advisor and architect of cybersecurity, risk mitigation and compliance to chief executives throughout North America. Mitigating risk across infrastructure, network, operations, and people. Evangelist/host of non sales security knowledge sharing programs and events. Founder, Moderator, Secretary for 16 "SECRT" (Security <Leaders> Round Table) chapters across the US.

Christopher Radich

Vice President, Customer Success and Public Sector CTO, UiPath

Ken Skeen

National Conference Director, Government Technology

Demond Waters

Chief Information Security Officer, NYC Public Schools

Demond Waters is a highly accomplished and visionary leader serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the New York City Public Schools, the largest school district in the United States. With a career marked by a deep commitment to safeguarding sensitive information, securing critical systems, and dedication to building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. His extensive experience spans over 15 years in the field of information security.
As the CISO of NYC Public Schools, Demond has established himself as a forward-thinking leader who embraces innovation while preserving a strong commitment to the safety of students, staff, and sensitive data. He has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework tailored to the unique requirements of the school district, prioritizing both proactive threat mitigation and responsive incident management.
With Demond Waters at the helm as CISO, the New York City Public Schools are setting the benchmark for cybersecurity in the educational sector. His dedication to creating a safe and secure environment for students to learn and thrive ensures the continued success of the largest school district in the United States.
School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Degree: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Cybersecurity Policy)

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Agenda

Tuesday, June 17
8:30 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG
9:30 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Grand Ballroom Salon E Matthew C Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City
9:40 am Eastern	New York City IT Leadership Awards Program Grand Ballroom Salon E Hosted by: Matthew C Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City
10:05 am Eastern	Keynote – Leading with Vision Grand Ballroom Salon E Being in charge isn’t easy, but in an era of rapid change and disruption brought on by incredible innovation, “the right” leadership is paramount to driving government and education forward. Leaders must achieve results, but that can be difficult if you are not also garnering respect and admiration. In this compelling keynote address, Anton Gunn delves into the strategies you can use to cultivate and hone essential leadership qualities, inspire your teams, and foster positive change within your organization. Anton Gunn, Keynote Speaker, Best-selling author, Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama
11:05 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG
11:25 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Succession Planning for the Future-Ready IT Organization Grand Ballroom Salon H As the public sector faces an aging workforce, rapid technological change, and evolving talent expectations, succession planning has become a strategic imperative and not just an HR task. Future-ready IT organizations must ensure that institutional knowledge is preserved, emerging leaders are identified and developed, and key roles are prepared for seamless transition. How can you ensure that your agency is not only prepared for leadership transitions but also positioned to thrive through them? In this session, learn how IT leaders are advancing succession planning by identifying key roles, developing internal talent, and aligning growth with future innovation goals. Moderator: Mohammed Hassan, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Labor Relations, New York City Michael Bruen, MS, PMP, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of IT Infrastructure and Support Services, Division of Information Technology, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City Dr. Teboho Moja, Professor of Higher Education, Administration, Leadership and Technology, New York University Gail Tang, Associate Commissioner, Program Management, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Inspire and Motivate: Building a Culture of Trust and Energy Grand Ballroom Salon I A high-performing team isn't built on skill alone. It thrives on trust, motivation, and shared purpose. In today’s fast-paced digital environment, IT leaders must go beyond managing tasks to creating a culture where people feel valued, energized, and empowered to do their best work. How can leaders keep teams motivated and connected, especially during times of change and uncertainty? Join this session where we’ll explore practical strategies for fostering a positive, high-trust environment that boosts morale and drives performance. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Laura Archer, Director of Training and Operations, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Kareem Gabriel, Associate Commissioner, Personnel, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Marjorie Parker, CEO and President, JobsFirstNYC Communication Strategy and The Art of Storytelling for IT Leaders Golden Boardroom An effective IT strategy is only as strong as your ability to communicate it. From vision-setting to progress reporting, IT leaders must translate technical roadmaps into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Storytelling plays a vital role in making complex ideas accessible, building trust, and driving alignment across departments. What makes a strategic message stick and how can leaders ensure their vision connects beyond the IT team? This session explores practical communication techniques that enhance leadership presence, improve cross-functional collaboration, and elevate the visibility and impact of IT initiatives. Patti Bayross, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, New York City Housing Authority Christopher Casarez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Field and Information Services, New York City Public Schools
12:25 pm Eastern	Lunch Grand Ballroom Salon E
1:25 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the general session.
1:35 pm Eastern	General Session – Leading Through Change: Measuring Leadership Effectiveness in the Age of Emerging Technology Grand Ballroom Salon E As technology continues to evolve at a breakneck speed, IT leaders face mounting pressure to not only keep up with innovation but also guide their teams and organizations through constant transformation. Effective leadership goes beyond vision – it requires adaptability, digital fluency, emotional intelligence, and the ability to deliver measurable impact. This session explores the intersection of emerging technologies and modern leadership, examining how public sector leaders can successfully drive innovation while fostering resilient, high performing teams. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology Mike Hoernemann, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, Dynatrace Christopher Radich, Vice President, Customer Success and Public Sector CTO, UiPath
2:15 pm Eastern	General Session - Empowering Government IT Leaders to Overcome Modern Challenges in a Digital-First Era Grand Ballroom Salon E State and local government IT leaders are at the forefront of navigating a rapidly evolving technology landscape, where challenges such as reduced budgets, the need to modernize legacy technology, and understand cloud and AI keeps them up at night. At the end of this session, participants will gain insights into navigating tight budgets without sacrificing innovation, modernizing legacy IT assets, mastering multicloud and hybrid cloud strategies, and leveraging AI. Franklin Foster, Segment Marketing Leader, Equinix Seth Iskovitz, Director of Sales – SLED East, Equinix
2:45 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG
3:05 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Leading Organizational Change in a Digital-First Era Grand Ballroom Salon H Digital transformation is about more than technology. It is about people. As public sector agencies adopt new tools, platforms, and processes, successful change depends on how well employees are supported and engaged throughout the journey. Leaders must not only drive innovation but also foster a culture of adaptability, trust, and readiness. What does it take to prepare your workforce for continuous transformation and keep them motivated along the way? This session explores strategies for leading organizational change in a digital first environment, with a focus on employee impact, communication, and training. Moderator: Peta-Gay Campbell-Perdomo, Senior Organizational Change Manager, New York City Housing Authority Amit Agarwal, Chief Information Officer, Taxi and Limousine Commission, New York City Tiffany Blair, Industry Advisor, State and Local Government, Salesforce Ruby Choi, Deputy Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Richard Piña, Technology Director, City of New York, Google Public Sector Elevating Existing Talent – Unlocking Leadership Within Grand Ballroom Salon I In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the key to a resilient, future-ready IT organization may already be within your walls. Elevating existing talent not only boosts retention and morale but it also builds a leadership pipeline rooted in institutional knowledge and lived experience. How can you ensure your internal talent feels empowered, valued, and prepared to step into greater responsibility? Join this session to learn strategies for cultivating leadership at every level of your organization and unlocking the full potential of your workforce. Moderator: Seth Guthartz, Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Information Officer, New York City Housing Authority Anna Vaysman, Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources, Office of Finance and Administration, Division of Human Resources, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Jack Wilde, Head of Strategic Analytics, Asset Management, Economic Development Corporation, New York City Cybersecurity 101 for IT Leaders: Building Awareness and Confidence Golden Boardroom Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern. It’s a strategic leadership imperative. As digital services expand and threats grow more sophisticated, IT leaders must build both awareness and fundamental knowledge to make smart decisions, manage organizational risk, and foster a culture of security. This session offers a clear, practical introduction to key cybersecurity concepts, equipping leaders with the insight and language they need to support secure operations and build resilience across their teams. Moderator: Demond Waters, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Education, New York City Thomas Kordich, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Parks and Recreation, New York City Michael Melore, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, CISSP, IBM Jose Tejada, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Cyber Command, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City
4:05 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG
4:35 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Varghese Abraham
Chief Information Officer
Department of City Planning
New York City

Amit Agarwal
Chief Information Officer
Taxi & Limousine Commission
New York City

Pervez Ahmed
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Law Department
New York City

Ajay Bajwa
Chief of IT Strategies & Performance Optimization
Parks & Recreation
New York City

Terence Batycki
Special Investigator
Department of Investigation
New York City

Patti Bayross
Chief Information Officer & Executive Vice President
New York City Housing Authority

Adile Bekbay
Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of IT Strategy
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York City

Joel Binn
Senior Director
Department of Sanitation
New York City

Michelle Coke
Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology
Department of Sanitation
New York City

Christine Costopoulos
Program Director
New York State Forum

Matthew Croswell
GIS Specialist & Open Data Coordinator
Department of City Planning
New York City

Ian Espanol
Chief Information Officer
Department of Parks and Recreation
New York City

Calvin Felix
Associate Commissioner
Department of Housing, Preservation & Development
New York City

Matthew Fraser
Chief Technology Officer
Office of the Mayor/Office of Technology and Innovation
New York City

Henry Jackson
Chief Information Officer
Office of Emergency Management
New York City

Arthur Jacobs
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Mayors Office for People with Disabilities
New York City

Emily Jagroop
Chief Information Officer
Department of Veterans' Services
New York City

Tom Kambouras
Chief Information Officer
Employee's Retirement System
New York City

Calvin Lam
Chief Information Officer
Office of Management and Budget
New York City

Samuel Latortue
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Investigation
New York City

Scott Liu
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York City

Julane Lowe
Director of Planning, NYC311
Office of Technology and Innovation
New York City

David Lubetkin
Chief Information Officer
Department of Small Business Services
New York City

Razwan Mirza
Chief Information Officer
Probation Department
New York City

Leena Panchwagh
Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology
Department of Buildings
New York City

Nitin Patel
Deputy Commissioner/Chief Information Officer
Citywide Administrative Services
New York City

Jane Pook
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Digital Content & Services
New York City Public Schools

Rina Sharma
Chief Information Officer
Consumer and Worker Protection Department
New York City

Michael Shum
Deputy Commissioner & Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
New York City

Naeem Ullah
Chief Information Officer
Medical Examiner
New York City

Gregory Wilson
Deputy CIO
Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office
New York City

Cherise Windley
Principal Administrative Associate
Department of Finance
New York City

Industry Representatives

Mike Baraiolo
Head of State and Local Government
Google Cloud

Seth Iskovitz
Director, SLED
Equinix LLC

Ross Maughan
Managing Client Partner
IBM

Jeff McCutchen
Senior Account Executive
UiPath

Nam Nguyen
Enterprise Expansion Account Executive
Dynatrace

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Government Technology
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New York City IT Leadership Forum 2025

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Matthew C. Fraser

Chief Technology Officer, New York City

Anton Gunn

Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author, Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama

Amit Agarwal

Chief Information Officer, Taxi and Limousine Commission, New York City

Laura Archer

Director of Training and Operations, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City

Patti Bayross

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, New York City Housing Authority

Tiffany Blair

Principle, Government Digital Transformation, Salesforce

Christopher Casarez

Deputy Executive Director, Office of Field and Information Services, New York City Public Schools

Ruby Choi

Deputy Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Franklin Foster

Global Advisory, Equinix

Kareem Gabriel

Associate Commissioner of Personnel, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Mohammed Hassan

Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Labor Relations, New York City

Mike Hoernemann

Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, Dynatrace

Seth Iskovitz

Director of Sales – SLED East, Equinix

Dr. Teboho Moja

Professor of Higher Education, Administration, Leadership and Technology, New York University

Michael Melore

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, CISSP, IBM

Christopher Radich

Vice President, Customer Success and Public Sector CTO, UiPath

Ken Skeen

National Conference Director, Government Technology

Demond Waters

Chief Information Security Officer, NYC Public Schools

Agenda

Tuesday, June 17

8:30 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG

9:30 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom Salon E

9:40 am Eastern

New York City IT Leadership Awards Program

Grand Ballroom Salon E

10:05 am Eastern

Keynote – Leading with Vision

Grand Ballroom Salon E

11:05 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG

11:25 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Succession Planning for the Future-Ready IT Organization

Grand Ballroom Salon H

Inspire and Motivate: Building a Culture of Trust and Energy

Grand Ballroom Salon I

Communication Strategy and The Art of Storytelling for IT Leaders

Golden Boardroom

12:25 pm Eastern

Lunch

Grand Ballroom Salon E

1:25 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:35 pm Eastern

General Session – Leading Through Change: Measuring Leadership Effectiveness in the Age of Emerging Technology

Grand Ballroom Salon E

2:15 pm Eastern

General Session - Empowering Government IT Leaders to Overcome Modern Challenges in a Digital-First Era

Grand Ballroom Salon E

2:45 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Grand Ballroom Lobby and Salons FG

3:05 pm Eastern

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, New York City Housing Authority 

Professor of Higher Education, Administration, Leadership and Technology, New York University 