New York City Technology Forum 2022 - LIVE!
Overview
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Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. We hope you were able to join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!
As New York City’s pandemic recovery continues, the Office of Technology and Innovation is at the forefront of the City’s efforts to grow our economy, protect our critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, and create a more digitally equitable future for all New Yorkers. This November’s New York City Technology Forum, hosted by Government Technology, will provide an excellent in-person arena to share best practices from the public and private sectors, discuss exciting new industry developments, and hear from leaders across the digital space. I encourage you to join me there to learn more about how OTI and other City agencies are leveraging the latest tech to ‘get stuff done’ for New Yorkers.
- Matthew C. Fraser – Chief Technology Officer of the City of New York
Speakers
Laura Avent
Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services
Laura has over 20 years of experience leading/consulting on complex transformational programs in the public and private sector. Prior to joining Amazon Web Services, she served as the Chief Digital Transformation Officer at MTX, where she built a digital transformation organization to assist State & Local Governments and Higher Education institutions in planning and executing complex transformations for their agencies, including COVID-19 pandemic initiatives. She served the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an Executive Innovation Advisor, driving cloud adoption, modernization and maximizing the benefit of the cloud investment across multiple state agencies. In addition, for over 15 years she led global transformational programs for large corporations such as Schneider Electric and Lexmark International. These global programs included Enterprise Master Data Management, Quote to Cash, CRM, PRM, and Call Center Services Management.
Mark Bernardo
Senior Business Development Manager – Digital Velocity, CDWG
Mark Bernardo has a broad base of expertise enabling an understanding of the big picture. His ability to identify gaps and discover solutions to technical and business use cases helps customers maximize ROI, reduce costs, follow universal principals and achieve operational performance. Mark brings unique perspectives, having come from a nursing and health sciences background prior to working in IT. From there, he served various roles within CDW, providing solutions and services across 2000-plus partners for over seven years. He is certified in all three major clouds: AWS Cloud Practitioner, AZ900, Google Cloud Digital Leader.
David Bezzant
Vice President, T-Mobile for Government, T-Mobile
David M. Bezzant is the Vice President, of the New T-Mobile USA for Government team, comprised of legacy Sprint and T-Mobile combined public sector divisions into one wireless super charged 5G organization to serve the greater good. David heads T-Mobiles Federal, State, Local, County, and Education government team efforts. David is a fierce advocate for equality, and a key to architecting EmpowerED, & Project 10M where nearly 3M students have been connected to high speed mobile internet. Additionally, T-Mobile’s newly formed Hero’s and Project 10M of which are valued at $18.5 billion in combined value to police, fire, emergency responders and students over the next decade.
David’s passion has always been people. David is proud to serve on the John Jay, City University of New York Round Table for Veteran’s. As part of this commitment, has provided over 20 full time scholarships to Veteran’s achieving their Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. David’s passion to serve the Veteran community extended to a partnership with the VA, where T-Mobile was first to enable free internet connections on any T-Mobile or Metro PCS connection for unlimited access to VA telehealth.
Improving the lives of individuals under the poverty line is a passion for David. David has partnered with ConnectHome USA and engaged in several leading projects to bring over 30,000 new tablets and internet connectivity to residents in underserved communities with a focus of education and employment digital literacy. Projects include Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, in alignment with the incredible civic leaders in these communities who are the vanguard of the effort. Recently, David and team partnered with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and California Governor Newsom to connect 120,000 California students and families with a new Chromebook, and unlimited connectivity from T-Mobile.
Alexis Bonnell
Emerging Technology Evangelist, Public Sector, Google Cloud
Alexis Bonnell is a Senior Business Executive and the Emerging Technology Evangelist for Public Sector at Google. Government is navigating unprecedented times, unprecedented opportunity and can leverage unprecedented technology to solve our nations and the world’s most pressing challenges. More than ever, Public Servants are leading the charge to create a better, more equitable, and empowered experience for citizens.
Alexis was one of the first members of the Internet’s original Trade Association, served as a Chief Profit Officer for companies transitioning to a digital existence, applied her communications, project management, innovation and technology application skills in over 20 warzones, global disasters, and major transformation projects for the United Nations. At USAID, Alexis was a public servant who led Transformation and Knowledge Management in the Management Bureau, was the Chief of Engagement for Education, one of the Founders of USAID’s U.S. Global Development Lab, and recently completed her service as USAID’s Chief Innovation Officer.
At Google, Alexis dedicates her time to helping public servants catalyze their missions with technology.
Matthew Croswell
Open Data Coordinator & GIS Team Lead, Department of City Planning, New York City
Matthew Croswell has been with the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) for the past 16 years. He currently serves as the Open Data Coordinator and the GIS Team Lead at DCP. The GIS Team is one of three teams within the Enterprise Data Management team that focuses on creating, maintaining, and distributing core public data products for NYC. The GIS Team is responsible for managing the GIS infrastructure, maintaining the agency’s internal spatial data warehouse, and providing support to DCP's staff on GIS technology, software, and data. In 2012 the NYC Open Data Law was adopted requiring each agency to have an Open Data Coordinator. Matthew was appointed as the original Open Data Coordinator for DCP and continues to serve in that role. As Open Data Coordinator, he manages the process to publish nearly 140 datasets to various public open data portals and coordinates with data owners across the agency to make sure the agency is in compliance with the open data rules. Matthew is passionate about data quality and providing the public with access to datasets that can empower the citizens of New York City to participate in their local government process. Matthew earned a Bachelors of Science in Urban Planning and Geography from SUNY Albany and graduate GIS certificate from Lehman College (CUNY).
Katie Flaherty
Director, Privacy Matters, Legal Bureau, New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Katie Flaherty has over 14 years of experience serving in a variety of in-house counsel roles for the NYPD. She is currently the Director of Privacy Matters and is responsible for overseeing compliance with privacy laws and providing guidance on issues related to information security and data sharing, surveillance technologies, and other privacy and confidentiality issues. Katie represents the NYPD on the Citywide Privacy Protection Committee, which focuses on information privacy and security best practices.
She has extensive experience in risk and liability assessment, compliance, data analytics, information security management, strategic planning, and policy development. Katie is a graduate of Villanova Law School and earned an LL.M. in Risk Management from Texas A&M University School of Law.
Tommy Garcia
Sales Engineer, Snowflake
Tommy Garcia is a sales engineer with 12 years of experience in data warehousing, business intelligence, and systems integration. His work over the past 5 years has focused on data management, integration, and analytics in state and local governments.
Joel Golub
Industry Executive Director, City & County Government, Oracle
Joel has 40 years of experience as a business development executive and an advisory board nember for two technology firms. Joel held CIO positions in Orange and San Bernardino counties in California and was the nation’s longest tenured CIO in public transit at New Jersey Transit. He was also the first CIO for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY).
Chris Montgomery
Digital Transformation Strategist, VMware
Mr. Montgomery is a strategist and executive advisor at VMware. Chris helps public sector organizations align their mission objectives with a supporting IT Strategy that enables digital transformation. He is recognized in the industry as a cyber security expert and thought leader for organizational change management associated with technology modernization.
Jim Richberg
Field Chief Information Security Officer for the Public Sector and Vice President of Information Security, Fortinet
Jim Richberg’s role as a Fortinet CISO leverages his 30+ years of experience driving innovation in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and cyber strategy and policy. He is currently focused on cyber risk management, election security and helping organizations maximize their IT efficiency and security post-COVID.
Prior to joining Fortinet, Jim served as the National Intelligence Manager for Cyber, the senior federal executive focused on cyber intelligence within the $80B+/100,000 employee U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). He led cyber strategy for the 17 departments and agencies of the IC, set integrated priorities on cyber threats and served as Senior Advisor to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on cyber issues.
Jim’s broad operational experience – including his 20 years at CIA – gives him practical insight into difficult cyber challenges. He brings a strong focus on strategic problem solving and on framing complex issues in comprehensible terms that facilitate analysis and formulation of solutions.
Chris Shuster
Managing Director, KPMG
Chris serves as the KPMG LLP (US) Human Capital Advisory (HCA) Service Network Leader for the Government sector. In this role Chris is focused on helping Federal, State, and Local Government leaders solve their most complex and pressing human capital issues. He and his team support clients through their business transformations at the intersection of strategy, talent, and learning. With over 20 years of global consulting experience, Chris has worked closely with clients embarking on disruptive change that can be triggered by anything from regulatory pressures or advances in technology, workforce demands, or changes in leadership and strategy.
Matt Thibault
Director, Cybersecurity, AT&T Public Sector
Matt Thibault leads the cybersecurity business for AT&T’s Public Sector, specifically focused on securing the missions of State, Local, and Education (SLED) customers across America. AT&T’s cybersecurity portfolio spans all facets, from custom security architectures to consulting engagements aimed at defining IT strategy and best practices. Entering the industry as a cybersecurity solutions architect and serving as Chief of Staff for the Public Sector organization, Matt brings together deep technical knowledge with an understanding of the business and customer landscape to own and direct the relationship with key leadership across the Federal and SLED markets.
Agenda
Monday, November 28 |
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12:45 pm Eastern |
RegistrationGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
1:30 pm Eastern |
Opening RemarksGrand BallroomMatthew C. Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City |
1:45 pm Eastern |
General Session – Innovation for All! A NYC Technology ShowcaseGrand BallroomThe City of New York is changing lives one technology at a time. Numerous innovative programs have found their way to reality, making a difference across City government. Many of these initiatives were nominated for the Best of New York City Awards, making this session a true showcase of the best of the best. |
3:00 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
3:30 pm Eastern |
General Session – Information Sharing of the Future: Collaboration at Its Finest!Grand BallroomCybersecurity threats have expanded in scope and frequency. Government and the private sector must work together to battle these bad actors to ensure that the highest level of security is possible. The only way to truly fight this fight is by providing the best knowledge and tools to the right people. Building upon the implementation of NYC Cyber Command, the City is expanding information sharing capabilities to serve public and private partners through the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). This session will exemplify how collaboration across government lines with a whole of society approach is creating a JSOC that can work for everyone! Kelly Moan, Chief Information Security Officer, Cyber Command, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City |
4:30 pm Eastern |
Best of New York City Awards CeremonyGrand BallroomTechnology has changed the way the City engages those that rely on the services of government. These awards are recognition of the collaborative work that City of New York technology teams have accomplished with their partners. Be there to hear more about the best of the best! Hosted by: Matthew C. Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City |
5:30 pm Eastern |
Best of New York City Awards ReceptionGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
Tuesday, November 29 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksGrand Ballroom |
9:15 am Eastern |
Keynote – Master Your World!Grand BallroomLeadership is simpler when circumstances are easy. But we are not living in easy times. Global and local issues challenge us daily. Maintaining focus – and our teams’ focus – is a constant struggle. Regardless of our titles or positions, we need to find ways to inspire those around us to be supportive, communicative, and productive. To be at the top of your game requires accurately and actively assessing both strengths and blind spots. This timely keynote address, by renowned leadership coach and author Mary Kelly, provides actionable takeaways for mastering your world during extraordinary times. Mary Kelly, PhD, Former Commander, US Navy |
10:15 am Eastern |
Bits & Bytes – MyCity: the City’s Portal of the Future!Grand BallroomObtaining services from City government has not always been an easy task. People don’t have time to navigate a complex bureaucracy and need a simplified and secure portal to ensure they get what they need. The Adams Administration made the ease of access a priority and created the MyCity initiative to do just that. This session will highlight this much needed frictionless service for New Yorkers. Dominic Berg, Associate Commissioner, Product Management, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City |
10:35 am Eastern |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsAre We Safe Yet? The Ever-Changing World of CybersecurityGrand Ballroom AThe cybersecurity world is constantly shifting, and strategies and safeguards that were considered secure just a few years ago don’t cut it anymore. Devices continue to proliferate while users are also more distributed. When should we implement multi factor authentication? Will Zero Trust make a difference? Does the need for Data Privacy impact security longer term? The critical intersection of the endpoint and the user have created the need to provide training for everyone. This session explores the need for a strong security posture where innovation and compliance meet. Moderator: Lydia Payne-Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Paul Kim, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, New York City Jim Richberg, Field Chief Information Security Officer, Public Sector & Vice President, Information Security, Fortinet Matt Thibault, Director, Cybersecurity, Public Sector, AT&T So Many Clouds, So Little TimeGrand Ballroom BFaced with serious economic and social challenges, the City is in search of ways to increase scalability, agility, accessibility, and cost efficiency. The cloud is naturally taking center stage in strategic planning and data center transformation, making it vital to manage secure multi-cloud and hyper-converged environments going forward. How will the City manage these integrated environments efficiently? This session offers a deep dive into trends and processes that will help guide cloud decisions in the months and years ahead. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Mark Bernardo, Senior Business Development Manager – Digital Velocity, CDWG Joel Golub, Industry Executive Director, City & County Government, Oracle Damian Maslinski, Director of Cloud Strategy & Services, Department of Education, New York City Amit Sharma, Acting Senior Director, Enterprise Data Management Infrastructure, Management Division, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City This is Not Your Grandparent’s WorkforceGrand Ballroom CThere is no doubt that this is the Age of Acceleration. How can the City compete with recruitment and retention of staff in today’s competitive labor market? What leadership skills are needed to get the next generation of City leaders ready? How do you make the government a premiere place to build a career? The pandemic opened a window to drive long-needed change, as it served as a catalyst for reexamining how we develop and retain winning workforces with a mission driven focus for success. This session looks at ways to attract potential team members in today’s environment. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Andrew Campbell, Partner, Talent Transformation, Public Sector, IBM Consulting Barbara Dannenberg, Deputy Commissioner for Human Capital, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), New York City Chris Shuster, Managing Director, Human Capital Advisory, KPMG Carmen E. Yepes, Director of Business Relations, NYC 311, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City What Keeps Us Safe Enhances the Quality of LifeDUMBO/Navy YardThe City of New York has long made Public Safety one of its top priorities. Technology plays a key role in making these functions work for the masses. What new technologies are in place to help keep the public and those in law enforcement safe? What emerging technologies are on the horizon as the City continues to move forward? This session will focus on what technologies make public safety work for the people. Moderator: Alan Cox, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Government Technology magazine Robert Barbera, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City Ruben Beltran, Assistant Chief, Information Technology Bureau, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Kamal Deol, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Applications, Fire Department (FDNY), New York City Sharing GIS Data the Right WayWilliamsburg/GreenpointThe City of New York has long sought after what is real for shared services and data. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been the rally cry for sharing spatial data to make strong decisions. Collaborative sharing groups have been created to make GIS data consumable and mashable. This session will illustrate the need to make the sharing of spatial data a priority. Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government Matthew Croswell, Open Data Coordinator & GIS Team Lead, Department of City Planning, New York City Amanda Doyle, Director of Enterprise Data Management, Department of City Planning, New York City Henry Jackson, Chief Operating Officer, Emergency Management, New York City Annarita Macri, Senior GIS Developer, Department of Parks & Recreation, New York City |
11:45 am Eastern |
Lunch on Your Own |
12:45 pm Eastern |
General Session – The Disney Way – Can It Work in Government?Grand BallroomDisney will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. For a century, the name Disney has been synonymous with beloved customer experiences. This didn’t happen by accident, nor did it happen overnight. It took relentless cultivation and innovation in customer service. The result is that Disney has brand loyalty that is the envy of organizations throughout the world. What can we learn from the Disney Way? In this session, a renowned Disney expert helps us explore how governments can put some of these principles into practice for the benefit of our own customers and all the people the City serves. Featuring: Lee Cockerell, Former Executive Vice President at Walt Disney World Resort (via video) Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Masha Gindler, Director of Customer Experience, Mayor’s Office, New York City Mike Miner, Operations Director, NYC 311, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City |
1:45 pm Eastern |
Bits & Bytes – It's All About the Data: Govern, Manage, Analyze and RepeatGrand BallroomEvery day, the City produces massive amounts of data, and such a valuable commodity deserves to be leveraged to its fullest benefit. What does it take to effectively govern data? What are the challenges that come with organizing, managing, and extracting diverse data sets? Which technologies are vital to the mission? What structure must be in place for success? How will the City share data the right way? This session discusses tools and strategies for governing and managing your data. Tayyab Walker, Associate Commissioner, Data Engineering & Governance, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City Regina Zimmerman, Director, Data Governance and Informatics, Bureau of Epidemiology Services, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City |
2:05 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
2:25 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsAre You Smarter Than Your Community?Grand Ballroom AThe concept of smart communities (and smart government in general) has been around for many years, but it is taking on new importance in 2022. The technology drivers are well-known: connectivity, networks, cloud, IoT, AI, big data, et al. Staying at the forefront of responsible urban innovation can be a challenge with lots of moving parts, which is why efforts have sometimes been slow to materialize. The City is pressing forward with civic innovation and industry partnerships to put NYC at the forefront of new technologies. This session will discuss collaborative efforts already underway and how to simplify, accelerate, and strategize your own smart evolution. Moderator: Lydia Payne-Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Amit Agarwal, Chief Information Officer, Taxi & Limousine Commission, New York City Dave Bezzant, Vice President, T-Mobile for Government, T-Mobile Paul Rothman, Director of Smart Cities & Internet of Things, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City Building Technology on a Solid FoundationGrand Ballroom BThe building blocks of technology development are changing. Without a doubt, low-code/no-code and reusable components are playing increasingly important roles in speeding up the delivery of systems. Platform development is making inroads into City government. But the landscape is complex. There are pros and cons to each approach, depending on the scope of the project, customization requirements, and capabilities within your organization. Componentized code coupled with foundational platforms is a recipe for success. This session looks at which approach(es) might be best suited to your business needs. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Zeeshan Anwar, Executive Director, Finance and Product Engineering, Division of Instructional and Information Technology, Department of Education, New York City Tommy Garcia, Sales Engineer, Snowflake Digital Sustenance for All!Grand Ballroom CDigital equity and inclusion are not just about connectivity. Access to broadband is but one piece of the puzzle. The issue of equitable use comes into play. What will the City do to create full engagement opportunities for all? How will technologies support this endeavor? How will we make those technologies accessible? This session provides foundational knowledge on how to drive digital equity and accessibility forward and looks at the great work that is being done in the City of New York to improve the equitable use of technology. Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government Patti Bayross, Chief Information Officer/EVP, Housing Authority, New York City Meghan McDermott, Director of Digital Inclusion & Partnerships, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City Johel Placencia, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Education, New York City Brett Sikoff, Executive Director of Franchise Administration & Broadband, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City The Innovation Imperative, No Time Like the Present!Williamsburg/GreenpointOver the last few years, we have witnessed what government can accomplish when it’s forced to respond to the unexpected. Yes, there were many challenges… but there were also improvements, innovations and positive impacts for government teams and residents alike. Can we keep this momentum? Can we motivate and guide our people to continue to think differently? This session shares strategies, best practices and emerging technologies that will allow us to build on current progress while creating a culture of innovation throughout our organizations. Moderator: Ron Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Laura Avent, Executive Government Advisor, Amazon Web Services Nick Psaki, Principal Technologist, Office of the CTO, Pure Storage Gary Sidoti, IT Project Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, New York City Daniel Steinberg, Director, Mayor’s Office of Operations, New York City Executive BriefingGrand Ballroom(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by New York City IT leadership. |
3:10 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade |
3:30 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsRiding the Teeter Totter of Risk to Stay SafeGrand Ballroom AThe world of technology creates a balance between usability and security. In other words, everything is measured on the inherent risk of using technologies versus keeping them safe. Risk has everything to do with cybersecurity, data transparency, information privacy and the basic value of trust. Is it even possible to keep technologies secure in today’s threat environment? What role does transparency play in balancing risk? This session will define the balancing act of how security and accessibility impact each other to ensure the right amount of risk is accepted. Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government Michael Deutsch, Chief Information Officer, Department of Youth & Community Development, New York City Anthony Dixon, Director, Security Engineering, Department of Education, New York City Katie Flaherty, Director, Privacy Matters, Legal Bureau, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Neal Maguire, Principal Consultant, Verizon Chris Montgomery, Cybersecurity Strategist, VMware Emerging to the Normal, AI and ML Make a Difference!Grand Ballroom BArtificial intelligence and machine learning are some of the most talked about technologies both inside and outside of government. From chatbots to predictive analytics, AI and ML are rapidly embedding into the tools governments use across the globe. As with any new technologies, there are more questions than answers, especially when we consider privacy, ethics and the ultimate impact on City agencies and the people they serve. This session dives into the latest advances in AI and ML with what they might mean to your organization now. Moderator: Alan Cox, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Government Technology magazine Alexis Bonnell, Emerging Technology Evangelist, Google Cloud Alexander Foard, Executive Director of Research & Collaboration, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City Who is Walking Through Your Digital Door?Grand Ballroom CGovernment technology leaders across the country struggle to ensure the right people are using the right technologies at the right time. Identity management provides a necessary security layer that will give technology leaders a fighting chance to keep their systems and data safe. With the demand for digital services growing, this has become a top priority for CIOs. This session sets the foundation for this topic, looking at what has worked and what still needs to be done to manage identities to better protect the City’s digital assets. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Tejas Parekh, Executive Director, ITSD, Department of Education, New York City Call Me What You Want, Just Train Me!Williamsburg/GreenpointPreparing the next generation of the team is a challenge that City leadership is embracing for the future. Upskilling existing resources takes on a new impetus to ensure the people have the abilities to move technology forward. What are the right certifications and trainings that will grow the team? What external entities to City government exist to provide the best training possible? This session will couple the needs of the individual with the needs of the City to be the best they can be. Moderator: Lydia Payne-Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Ron Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Emily Johnson, Director of Learning & Organizational Development, Office of Technology & Innovation, New York City |
4:15 pm Eastern |
Networking ReceptionGrand Ballroom Lobby and PromenadeNetwork with your colleagues across New York City government and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors that support the public sector. Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
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Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Amit Agarwal
Chief Information Officer
Taxi & Limousine Commission
New York City
Patti Bayross
Chief Information Officer/EVP
Housing Authority
New York City
Michael H. Bott
Assistant Comptroller, Chief Information Officer
Office of the Comptroller
New York City
Michelle Coke
Associate Commissioner, Customer Service
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City
Michael Deutsch
Interim Chief Information Officer
Department of Youth & Community Development
New York City
Ian Espanol
Chief Information Officer
Department of Parks & Recreation
New York City
Carl Esposito
Chief Information Security Officer, IT Director
Civilian Complaint Review Board
New York City
Matthew Fraser
Chief Technology Officer
New York City
Henry Jackson
Chief Information Officer
Office of Emergency Management
New York City
Scott Liu
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
New York City
Lisa Maluf
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Public Information
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City
Joseph Morrisroe
Deputy Commissioner, NYC 311
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City
Mario Mussolino
Executive Director
NYS Forum
Praveen Panchal
Chief Information Officer
Department of Records & Information Services
New York City
Stephanie Raphael
Senior Advisor to the CISO, Cyber Command
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City
Michael Shum
Acting Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
New York City
Benny Thottam
Chief Information Officer
Fire Department (FDNY)
New York City
Srini Vallury
Chief Information Officer
Tax Commission
New York City
Industry Representatives
Mike Baraiolo
Head of State and Local Government
Google Cloud
John Cracolici
NYC SLED FirstNet
AT&T
Lou Donlin
Senior Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Ryan Fagan
Major Account Manager
Fortinet
Todd Francesconi
Account Relationship Managing Director
KPMG
Ken Frankel
Account Executive
CDWG
Joel Golub
Industry Executive Director, City & County Government
Oracle
Vanessa Hunt
IBM
John McGinley
Managing Client Partner
Verizon Public Sector
Charles O'Shea
Industry Segment Advisor
T-Mobile for Government
ToniAnn Panella
Account Executive
Snowflake
William Pepitone
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Dell Technologies
Richard Shumaker
District Manager
Pure Storage
Todd Sing
Client Executive
VMware
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