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Overview

The Digital New York City Technology Forum brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

Winners of the 2024 Best of New York City Awards will be celebrated on Monday, December 2nd at the New York City Technology Forum at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. 

A message from our Keynote Speaker

The New York City Technology Forum presents unique opportunities to learn from and engage with public and private sector leaders about best practices and new developments shaping the digital landscape. I encourage you to join me there to discover how the Office of Technology and Innovation is democratizing tech access, improving service delivery, and keeping New Yorkers and their data safe.

- Matthew C. Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City

Speakers

Scott Klososky

Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

As a founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott lives on the leading edge of technology and innovative thinking. Scott speaks to large audiences worldwide about the intersection of humanity and the Digital Transformation. Through FPOV, Scott provides advisory work for clients including Fortune100, SMB’s and government entities. This work has driven him to develop unique concepts such as the HUMALOGY® Scale for measuring the amount of human or machine involved in a system or process, and the Rivers of Information® process for building learning eco-systems. He also pioneered a framework for looking accurately into the future of an industry sector in order to set organizational strategy: The High Beam process.
Scott co-founded Alkami Technology (ALKT), the developer of a second-generation online banking platform with innovative features non-existent in current systems. The company went public in 2021 at a $3billion valuation and is today headquartered in Dallas with over 350 employees.
Scott is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and explain the logic behind why these will alter the current status quo of the economy and society. While business application of his insights is extremely valuable to leaders and companies, he is also motivated help improve the impact post Covid environments are having on people and their daily lives. Technology has been increasingly driving change and stress and recent events are amplifying this problem. He has a unique perspective on how to manage the personal toll technology is causing people, teams and organizations.
Even as a young child, Scott was destined to see the world through a Humalogy® lens. His father was a programmer for Boeing and his mother was a counselor who mixed many philosophies into her practice of helping people in life. To this day, he is a hybrid of a technologist and humanist who strives to find a hopeful future in blending the two.
Scott has the ability to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences, while helping them gain new perspectives about how technology is impacting us. Scott never does a canned presentation with the exact content across events. He sets himself apart from other speakers by architecting his content with the latest examples, current events and trends relevant for the keynote he is delivering.
He is equally adept at giving large stage keynotes, speaking to small boards of directors, facilitating half and full day workshops, and doing break-out sessions. As an added bonus of his presentations, attendees come away learning how to be a better facilitator, speaker or presenter by seeing Scott use different applications and technologies to engage audiences either in a virtual, hybrid or in person setting. The best measure of his ability to inspire and inform audiences is the high percentage of speaking clients who bring him back for follow up work with their audiences.
He produces a podcast titled “The Digital Optimist” in which he delivers ideas about the transformation of humanity through the impact of technology with a positive and hopeful lens. He also writes a blog titled Digital Awakening – both can be found at his website at www.klososky.com.

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Farhan Abdullah

Farhan Abdullah

Director, Software Development, School Construction Authority, New York City 

Farhan Abdullah is the Director of Information Technology at the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA). With over 18 years of public sector IT experience, Farhan has led several large-scale projects, integrating modern technology to optimize business processes and improve service delivery. At SCA, he spearheads the digital transformation of IT systems, focusing on operational efficiency and innovation to support New York City's school construction and maintenance efforts. Prior to joining SCA, Farhan held leadership roles at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), where he implemented key initiatives that improved IT infrastructure and service reliability.

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Yash Acharya

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Principal, Advisory, KPMG 

Yash is the U.S. State, Local, and Education (SLED) Corporate Services Transformation Leader for KPMG’s Government Line of Business (LOB) responsible for transforming and positioning government back-office operations across finance, procurement, HR, payroll, accounting, and budgeting operations. He has 20+ years of experience leading business operations and technology-based transformation initiatives for public sector entities across the United States.

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Bhaskar Agarwal

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Director Technology, Nagarro Inc.

Cindy Anderson

Cindy Anderson

Vice President, IT Service Management, Housing Authority, New York City

Cindy Anderson is the Vice President of IT Service Management at NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA), leading the Business Client Services, Desktop & Device Management, and IT Customer Service Excellence teams. These teams foster stronger relationships between the IT department and the multiple business and operation teams across NYCHA, provide support for the physical hardware used by NYCHA’s staff and residents, and oversee service management practices such as service desk, and incident, change and knowledge management. Before joining NYCHA in 2021, Cindy worked for over 20 years in the private sector, managing and training support teams and implementing technology solutions in higher education, telecommunications, and energy. With a passion for continuous learning and deep appreciation for diversity of thought, Cindy enthusiastically collaborates with partners across NYCHA to uncover new ideas and opportunities for improvement.

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Adam Anzalone

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Director, Consult Partner, Kyndryl

Adam has 30+ years’ experience in the IT Consulting and Transformation space. He started his career as a field engineer and eventually gravitated towards the IT infrastructure space, spanning architecture, deployment, and delivery. His core area of competency is data center, infrastructure, data migrations and transformations to cloud, and Public Cloud Services (AWS, Azure and GCP). Adam is highly customer focused and a hands-on leader with a blend of technical, business and people skills.

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Ron Bergmann

Ron Bergmann

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as vice president for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education.
Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government.

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Vinita Bhushan

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President, Pontis Research Inc., a Cybolt Company 

Vinita Bhushan is the President of Pontis Research Inc., a Cybolt company.  With almost 4 decades of experience as an enterprise security architect, she helps customers build solutions that meet specific business needs, comply with regulatory requirements, align with industry best practice, mitigate risk and scale over time to align with changing business initiatives.  She is recognized by vendors and customers alike for her ability to bridge the gap between business needs and complex technical solutions that are often required to address them.

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Tiffany Blair

Tiffany Blair LinkedIn

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.

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Albert Caballero

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Field CISO Americas, SentinelOne 

Albert Caballero is a patented cybersecurity expert, technology strategist, and published author with a passion for security engineering, cloud computing, and threat hunting. Field CISO at SentinelOne, he has acted as Global Head of Security Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery, CISO of HBO Latin America, and BISO within both WarnerMedia and AT&T. Co-founder of Trapezoid, a cybersecurity software company focused on firmware integrity management, and a SIEM Product Manager, he has also run a large Security Operations Center (SOC) at Terremark, a Verizon Managed Services Provider. He has helped defend government agencies and corporate entities by leading incident response teams and conducting forensic investigations at scale alongside Kroll and other major security services firms.  

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Mick Collins

Mick Collins LinkedIn

Senior Solutions Architect, Databricks

Barbara Dannenberg

Barbara Dannenberg

Deputy Commissioner, Human Capital, New York City Fire Department

Joe Decker LinkedIn

Manager, Security Engineering – SLED, Tenable 

Joe has been at Tenable for over 10 years in various roles including Support & QA/Dev before joining the SE org in '18. Joe is a Navy veteran, having served as an Electricians Mate on Los Angeles and Ohio class nuclear submarines. He is a founding member and contributor to our Tenable Veterans ERG. "Once a submariner, always a submariner, I can still sometimes be found in a dark room making "ping" sounds. I firmly believe puns are the highest form of comedy, and still buy CDs. Most of my free time is dedicated to my wife and my 8-year-old son, but I also enjoy classical music, opera, non-Euclidean geometry, Liverpool Football Club, Formula 1 racing, and Oxford commas." -Joe

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Michael Deutsch

Michael Deutsch

Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations, New York City Housing Authority 

Michael has over twenty five years of IT experience in NYC government.  Michael started his career at the NYC Department of Health as a college aide, desktop support technician and left after fifteen years as the Executive Director, IT Operations Manager at NYC DOHMH.  After a short stint in the private sector focused on Microsoft consulting, Michael joined the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) as Chief Technology Officer and has led the agency as Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer and Associate Commissioner from 2017 until he began his tenure at the NYC Housing Authority on December 19th, 2022.   At NYCHA he is responsible for leading the IT Infrastructure and Operations teams in supporting the backbone of the authority’s technology and communication systems, building and maintaining a strong, stable and secure environment that enables NYCHA’s business teams to deliver services to New Yorkers effectively and efficiently.
Michael has an MBA in IT Administration and Management from New York Institute of Technology and a BS in Computer Science from CUNY - Brooklyn College.  Michael holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and numerous Microsoft technical certifications. 

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Simone di Castri, PhD

Simone di Castri, PhD

Principal Strategist, Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, The University of Cambridge Judge Business School 

Simone is the Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Cambridge SupTech Lab, and CEO of Digital Transformation Solutions, LLC. He is a public sector innovation expert and a frontier digital economy and financial market leader with 18 years of high-impact engagement in banking, payments, telecoms, and technology in over 60 countries. His passion is evidence-based, data-informed policymaking, and deploying technology and innovative processes to pursue economic efficiency and social equality. His current focus is the digital transformation of financial authorities.

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Lisa Flores

Lisa Flores

City Chief Procurement Officer and Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, New York City 

Lisa M. Flores is a trailblazer in public procurement, recognized for her bold policy reforms and dedication to equity and transparency. As the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO) and Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), Lisa oversees over $40 billion in contracts, driving transformative changes in the procurement landscape. 
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, Lisa’s leadership is defined by her commitment to equity and her innovative approach to policy reform. She advocates for a procurement system that reflects the diversity of New York City, ensuring all organizations have the opportunity to succeed. Under her leadership, MOCS has introduced numerous initiatives aimed at demystifying the New York City’s procurement process by tackling challenges like access to information, language barriers, and procedure reforms. In 2023, Lisa launched the "MOCS in Your Neighborhood" initiative, which consists of monthly in-person workshops intended to equip potential contractors with essential support for securing contracts with New York City. This initiative fulfilled her commitment to "meet businesses where they are." 
Prior to her role as Director, Lisa worked as the Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement, where she was responsible for reviewing all contracts, amendments, leases, and concessions between City agencies and vendors to assess their registration viability. 
Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Politics and Spanish from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. 

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Alex Foard

Alex Foard

Executive Director, Research & Collaboration, Strategic Initiatives, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Alex Foard is the executive director for Research and Collaboration in NYC Office of Technology and Innovation, where he runs the Office's first research team focused on projects, policy, and programming related to emerging technologies.
Alex began his City service at the Office of Management and Budget as part of the team managing the City’s $4.2 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program. He then spent over three years at the NYC Department of Correction as the director of the Performance Management and Analytics Unit. He then became a senior advisor in the Mayor’s Office of Operations, where he served as the project lead for the NYC Automated Decisions Task Force, before transitioning into leading the implementation of Executive Order 50, which created the AMPO position and established the mandate for an algorithms management framework for City agencies.
He received his BA from the University of Rochester in political science, and his MPA in Urban/Social Policy and Quantitative Analysis from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

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Matthew C. Fraser

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.

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Nikhil Garg

Nikhil Garg

Assistant Professor, Jacobs Institute Operations Research and Information Engineering, Cornell Tech 

Nikhil Garg is an Assistant Professor at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech and the Technion. He is a member of the Operations Research and Information Engineering field at Cornell University. His research interest is the application of algorithms, data science, and mechanism design to the study of democracy, markets, and societal systems at large. He received his PhD from Stanford University in 2020, where he was part of the Society and Algorithms Lab and Stanford Crowdsourced Democracy Team. He has spent time at Uber, NASA, Microsoft, the Texas Senate, and IEEE’s policy arm, and most recently was the Principal Data Scientist at PredictWise, which provides election analytics for political campaigns.

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Michael Garner

Michael Garner

Chief Business Diversity Officer, New York City 

Michael J. Garner, MBA, was appointed New York City’s first Citywide Chief Business Diversity Officer by Mayor Eric Adams on February 16, 2023.   Mr. Garner formerly served as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). His tenure at the MTA spanned 14 years from February 2009- through February 2023.  He is a diversity champion, making it his personal and professional mission to create a more diverse business environment wherever he’s been.
By creating new programs, Mr. Garner and his teams have been responsible for more than $20 billion in payments to New York State/City Minority and Women-owned Businesses. In addition, since Mr. Garner’s arrival, the MTA has improved its hiring of Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians by 20% across the MTA’s six different operating agencies.

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Joy Huang

Joy Huang

Director, Project of Management Office, Department of Records and Information Services, New York City 

With over two decades of distinguished service in various roles within the City of New York, Joy Huang has consistently exemplified a commitment to public service and organizational excellence. As an IT leader at NYC Parks, she spearheaded the implementation of large-scale agency systems, including Parks’ Enterprise Asset Management System, earning the Driving Digital Government Award at the NYC Technology Forum in 2010. Currently serving as the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at the Department of Records and Information Services, Joy collaborates with city agencies to modernize and streamline the city's electronic records management. Her expertise and adaptability have been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise-level government technology initiatives.

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Manny Innamorato

Manny Innamorato

Former Chief Information Officer, New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), on behalf of Celonis 

Manny Innamorato recently completed government service after a distinguished career dedicated to seamlessly integrating business operations with cutting-edge technology and continues as an engaged professional. As the Chief Information Officer at the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), Manny spent ten transformative years leading a digital-first revolution, driving continuous change leadership and digital transformation to enhance government efficiency through innovative tech solutions and laying the groundwork for the next wave of AI applications.
With a keen eye on disruptive technology trends, Manny has been a pivotal force in modernizing government functions throughout his 34 years of public service. His strategic partnerships have redefined how agencies deliver services and focus on their missions. Before his impactful tenure at the SCA, he served as the CIO for NYC MTAbus, where he continued to bridge operational needs with technological advancements.
Starting his career as a developer, Manny has always been at the forefront of connecting operational and tech professionals. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the City University of New York.

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Steve Israeli

Steve Israeli

Executive Director, Enterprise Systems Services, Infrastructure Management Division, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City 

Steve Israeli is currently the Executive Director, Enterprise Systems Services, in the Infrastructure Management Division, at the Office of
Technology and Innovation (OTI). Steve partners with Citywide Agencies, Community Boards, Vendors, and various technical teams throughout the city to provide Infrastructure support that facilitates supporting the City of New York.
Working for over thirty-four years in the IT field, Steve is a leader with the Service Delivery team who is responsible for ensuring the stability of OTI’s mission-critical Windows operations, Desktop Engineering and Support, Apple Engineering and support, Storage Infrastructure, Backup and recovery, Database, and Build teams. As a flexible leader he engages his teams to foster a sense of camaraderie, teamwork, in a positive and supportive environment.
Steve has been a resident of Brooklyn, New York, has strong ties to his community, which make him sensitive to the needs of New Yorkers. He is a dedicated public servant and is proud to support the city of New York.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications Management from New York Institute of Technology.

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Erin Joe

Erin Joe LinkedIn

Executive, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, Google Cloud 

Erin Joe, formerly SVP, Strategy and Alliances at Mandiant, draws from her 25-year career serving as a transformational leader guiding organizational change as well as an Executive Leadership Coach developing other leaders. Erin is responsible for supporting the cyber industry, clients, and partners as a thought leader with insights into threats, strategies to protect, approaches to change, preparing for crisis, and improving business resilience.
Prior to Mandiant, Erin was a top-ranking FBI executive driving federal cyber response strategies and operations in partnership with the private sector. This includes co-authoring the FBI's first integrated strategy for Cyber, Counterterrorism, and Counterintelligence as well as implementing cyber operations executed in collaboration with Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities, allied nations, and private industry. Erin was an FBI Special Agent and leader in four FBI Field Offices and five divisions at FBI Headquarters. Her career highlights include large scale crisis management along with trial and investigative work related to the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, terrorist attacks against US Embassies, nation state cyber attacks against US critical infrastructure, and threats to US elections.
During her six years in the FBI’s Senior Executive Service, Erin improved intelligence sharing, threat preparedness, and operational collaboration with Fortune 500 company C-suite executives, and U.S. and foreign government counterparts.
As Director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, Erin delivered the current threat picture across government, chaired the board of the seven federal cyber centers, and assessed risk for international operations.
Erin holds cyber security certifications and completed Executive Programs at the Naval Post Graduate School, Carnegie Mellon University, Kellogg School of Business, Harvard Business School, Ross School of Business, and the University of Southern California.
She is a licensed attorney in Texas, lives with her family in Northern Virginia, and enjoys her advisory board and adjunct professor roles.

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Christie Karrels

Christie Karrels LinkedIn

Senior Solutions Architect, Trellix  

Christie Karrels has more than 20 years of cyber security experience at industry-leading technology companies. Christie Karrels is a solutions architect for Trellix, representing Department of Defense and national security programs. She was previously the Sales Engineer for the large telecommunications and Department of Defense services.
Prior to becoming a solution architect overseeing government initiatives, Christie was responsible for leading engineering efforts involving cyber security, leading DOD security efforts, as well as virtualization security. Since joining McAfee, now Trellix, in 2009, Christie has continued to lead the cyber efforts for DOD customers and protect our nation’s infrastructure. Christie was previously engineering lead on a number of proposals providing Information Security and Information Assurance expertise. She spent almost 7 years at The MITRE Corporation providing engineering efforts to internal and external customer projects. Prior to working at The MITRE Corporation, Christie was a software instructor and technical writer around systems administration as well as system and network security.

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Debra Laefer, Ph.D.

Debra Laefer, Ph.D.

Professor of Urban Informatics and Director of Citizen Science, Center for Urban Science and Progress and Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, New York University 

With degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (MS, Ph.D.), NYU (MEng), and Columbia University (BS, BA), Prof. Debra Laefer has a wide-ranging background spanning from geotechnical and structural engineering to art history and historic preservation. Not surprisingly, Prof. Laefer’s work often stands at the cross-roads of technology creation and community values such as devising technical solutions for protecting architecturally significant buildings from sub-surface construction. As the density of her aerial remote sensing datasets continues to grow exponentially with time, Prof. Laefer and her Urban Modeling Group must help pioneer computationally efficient storage, querying, and visualization strategies that both harness distributed computing-based solutions and bridge the gap between data availability and its usability for the engineering community.
In her decade and a half as a faculty member in both the US and Europe, Prof. Laefer has served as the principal investigator for grants from a wide range of sponsors including the National Science Foundation, the US Federal Highway Administration, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Science Foundation Ireland, and the European Research Council (including a €1.5 million single investigator award from the flagship ERC program for which she is the only civil engineer to have been funded in Ireland in the program’s 11 year history).
Prof. Laefer has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, been awarded 4 patents, and has supervised 15 doctoral and 20 Masters theses. Among many honors from IEEE, ISPRS, and other professional societies, the most notable is perhaps the 2016 commissioning and hanging of her portrait by the Royal Irish Academy as one of eight researchers selected for the Women on Walls project to celebrate Irish women in science and engineering. She currently helps form national research programs and policies in her governmental appointment to the Irish Research Council (2016-2020).

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Bahiya Lawrence

Senior Counsel, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Bahiya Lawrence is a Certified Information Privacy Professional and Senior Counsel at the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation, Office of Information Privacy. Previously, Ms. Lawrence was an Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Office of the Attorney General and served in both the State Counsel and Criminal Justice Divisions of the office. Also, Ms. Lawrence served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, where she investigated and prosecuted various criminal offenses. Ms. Lawrence is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and active with the New York City Bar Association. Ms. Lawrence is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law and Clark Atlanta University.

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Gary McIntyre

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Managing Director of Cyber Defense, CDW 

Gary is currently a Field Strategist at CDW’s Global Security Strategy Office, focused on developing complex, cross-disciplinary solutions to improve customer cybersecurity resiliency, defense and operations.  He is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience working with a wide range of public and private sector organizations around the world to design, build and maintain large-scale cybersecurity and privacy programs. He is currently leading the design and deployment of cyber recovery solutions for CDW customers.He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

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Sean McSpaden

Sean McSpaden

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.
From June 2008 to September 2013, Sean served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer. Since 2013, Sean has served as a Principal Legislative IT Analyst with the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office and as the Committee Administrator for Oregon’s Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology. In addition, Sean serves as a member Oregon’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and as Oregon’s representative to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.
Throughout his 26-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences.
Sean earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Certificate of Public Management from the Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Sean is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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Darrick Mowrey

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Principal Architect, Google 

Darrick Mowrey has been a Cloud Architect for over a decade with a wide experience of applying data and AI to solve a diverse set of government issues.

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Martha Norrick

Martha Norrick

Chief Analytics Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Martha Norrick is the Chief Analytics Officer and Chief Open Platform Officer for the City of New York and Director of the Office of Data Analytics at the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation. Martha previously served as the Director of Data Strategy at the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity, where she led multi-agency data integration and analytics projects, including data management for the rollout of the City’s pandemic emergency food program, and efforts to simplify and improve the delivery of social services. Previously, she served as a director in the Office of Management Analysis and Planning at the NYPD, in data leadership roles on presidential campaigns, and for the Democratic National Committee. Originally from Minnesota, Martha is a graduate of Barnard College with a degree in history and holds an M.S. in Applied Urban Science and Informatics from New York University.

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Nitin Patel

Nitin Patel

Deputy Commissioner, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, New York City

Nitin Patel is the deputy commissioner of Information Technology and DCAS’ Chief Information Officer. In that role, he is responsible for providing technological guidance for the agency and for establishing and directing the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the Information Technology department. He collaborates with the agency's commissioner and consults with all of the agency's lines of service to present new approaches and discuss system changes.
Prior to joining DCAS, Patel worked at New York City’s Financial Information Services Agency implementing Citywide Human Resources, payroll, and timekeeping systems. Previously, he worked in the consulting, media, and healthcare industries and has more than 22 years of experience working as an IT executive linking business strategies and technology solutions.
Patel has an electrical engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology.

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Zach Patton

Zach Patton

Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology

Zach Patton is the chief editor of the Content Studio at e.Republic and Government Technology. He has been covering the public sector for nearly 20 years. Until 2019, he was the executive editor of Governing magazine, where he also had served as a staff writer for more than a decade.

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Kesone Phimmasone

Kesone Phimmasone

Chief Digital Strategy Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City 

Kesone Phimmasone serves as Chief Digital Strategy Officer for New York City. She previously was Vice President Global Online Analytics Platforms at Estée Lauder Companies and has delivered proven impact through hundreds of user-centric digital products for global brands including Apple, Estée Lauder, and Warner Media. This work includes the vision, strategy, and delivery of Estée Lauder’s unified enterprise data platform, Estée Lauder’s E-Commerce expansion from 10 North American websites to 250+ websites across 43+ countries and integrating the digital experience for Apple retail in stores and online.

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PJ Rivera

PJ Rivera LinkedIn

Principal, Government and Public Services Strategy & Growth Leader, Deloitte 

Mr. Rivera is a proven senior executive and has 15+ years of experience delivering measurable results across the public and private sectors, both as an employee and external consultant. He currently leads multiple human capital transformation and strategy efforts across the practice, focusing his efforts at the US Department of Justice and State of New York. Mr. Rivera has a proven track record of successfully leading ecosystem projects that bring the public and private sector together to solve complex challenges that span travel, talent, and policy.
He received his bachelors from Florida International University and his masters from George Mason University, and currently lives in Washington D.C.

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Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services 

Jesse Roberts is an AWS Principal Solutions Architect with 27 years’ experience as an engineer, analyst, architect and executive. At Amazon Web Services, Jesse serves as the Lead Solutions Architect for their State, Local Government and Education business in the eastern United States where he is enthusiastic about leveraging cloud technology to help address some of the biggest challenges of government and education. Prior to AWS, he worked for 21 years at Boeing and General Electric in various system and data architecture leadership roles after which he joined Maximus becoming their Vice President of IT Architecture. Jesse has a passion for leveraging technology and design thinking to help solve complex problems. Outside of IT, Jesse is a co-founder of the Rensselaer Repair Café and serves on the Board of Trustees for both Woodland Hill Montessori School and the Arts Center of the Capital Region. He mentors formerly incarcerated students in coding and technology as well as lectures on various topics through the Justice Through Code project at Columbia University.

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Stanislav Rostov, PMP

Stanislav Rostov, PMP

Director, IT- Architecture, Application Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

My name is Stanislav Rostov, and I transferred to DCAS from OTI, former DoITT. I was part of OTI Cloud Services team and joined DCAS to help with transformation to the Cloud. But enough about me. I would like to share our Cloud journey so far and look forward to continuing discussion at the Cloud Tactics session of the NYC Technology Forum, 2024.
The transformation of the DCAS Enterprise Projects team from a traditional on-premises team to a fully-fledged Cloud Services team has been a journey of innovation, adaptability, and growth.
Initially, our team focused on managing and maintaining on-premises infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of various business functions. However, as the technological landscape evolved, we recognized the need for a more scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solution - cloud computing.
Our journey towards becoming a Cloud Services team also involved a significant focus on security. Ensuring the safekeeping of our data across all services became a primary focus. We implemented several measures to enhance the security of our cloud operations and worked closely with the Cyber team to ensure security accreditations.
As we progressed, we expanded our scope to include cloud adaption, migrations, and application modernization, managing a significant number of resources in the cloud. We also ensured security compliance and scheduled patching through Azure Update Manager for on-premises servers, further enhancing our efficiency and productivity.
Today, as a Cloud Services team, we continue our journey, staying ahead of the curve, and embracing new technologies and methodologies to better serve the business needs of DCAS. Our journey from an on-premises team to a Cloud Services team is a testament to our adaptability, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

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Jordan Schneidman

Jordan Schneidman

Principal, Deloitte

Jordan is a Principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. He advises and helps organizations implement large-scale technology transformation programs and digital initiatives. His wide range of technology experience includes modernizing legacy systems, building and customizing Java and .NET solutions, and implementing cloud-based PaaS and SaaS platforms including Salesforce and ServiceNow.
Working at the intersection of innovation and government, Jordan has helped his clients achieve their missions through the use of technology. He works in Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice and currently leads our Child Welfare Offering nationally within Deloitte’s Human Services Transformation practice. He has a passion for bringing human-centered design techniques to help achieve the most effective technology solutions for his clients. Jordan has worked closely with multiple states and jurisdictions across the United States to deploy technology solutions that improve the health and well-being of millions of Americans. He also leads our consulting work serving the City of New York.

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Neelesh Shah

Neelesh Shah

Assistant Commissioner of IT, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City 

IT management professional with over 25 years of hands-on, diverse experience across all facets of technology. I’ve dedicated my career to achieving impactful results—delivering efficient, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that align with the evolving needs of modern businesses. My journey began as a developer in mainframe technology, progressed through Oracle and ERP systems, advanced into Java, and has since led me to manage cutting-edge Microsoft-based solutions.
Working at Financial Information Service agency, I’ve had the privilege of leading the technical rollout of critical programs like NYCAPS and stabilizing essential systems, such as the CityTime. Currently, as a leader at DCAS—a central force in administrative services—I oversee a vast suite of CityWide applications. My focus is on building a cohesive, growth-oriented environment where teams can thrive, innovate, and elevate our capabilities to address complex technology challenges.
What drives me every day is the unique opportunity to apply transformative tech solutions to critical business problems, while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. I’m excited to share my insights today on balancing innovation with security, prioritizing resource efficiency, and what it takes to keep applications stable and adaptable for the future.

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Vidhu Shekhar

Vidhu Shekhar

Worldwide Public Sector Industry Advisor and AI expert, Microsoft

Pawel Walczuk

Pawel Walczuk LinkedIn

Managing Director – Data and AI, Accenture

Jay Wanek

Jay Wanek

Vice President, Americas Solution Consulting, Apptio an IBM Company 

Jay Wanek is the Vice President, Americas Solution consulting with Apptio, an IBM Company. He has 25+ years in technology consulting and 14+ focused on Technology Business Management and FinOps solutions. With certifications in both areas, Jay and his team work to align customer challenges with Apptio capabilities and value. These exercises provide IT leaders with solutions and outcomes which provide financial visibility and accountability for IT leaders to streamline and optimize their technology solutions.

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Joe Zilka

Joe Zilka LinkedIn

Senior Engineer, Snowflake 

Joe has been supporting data platforms, governance, and advanced analytics in the federal, state and local governments, and education across the United States since 2000. He has helped agencies understand and accelerate insight generation to modernize and drive business outcomes. Areas of focus have included health and human services, social services, labor and workforce, child protection, and education. His latest work has been helping agencies create a solid data foundation for data analytics, as well as understanding and securely leveraging Generative AI. 

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Agenda

Monday, December 2

12:45 pm Eastern

Registration

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

1:30 pm Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom

Matthew C Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City

1:45 pm Eastern

Best of New York City Awards Ceremony

Grand Ballroom

Be ready to celebrate with the New York City Government Technology community as we recognize the amazing technology and service work done for the people across the city.

Hosted by: Matthew C Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, New York City

Presenter: Francisco Navarro, Senior Policy Advisor, Customer Service and Rule Making, Mayor’s Office of Operations, New York City

2:45 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

3:15 pm Eastern

General Session- Innovating in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Grand Ballroom

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms New York City, it is sparking innovation across public services, infrastructure, and citizen engagement. Yet, with this potential comes significant responsibility. How can the public sector harness AI to revolutionize services like public safety, digital governance, and transportation while upholding transparency and accountability? Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving role of AI in shaping the future of urban governance and public service delivery.

Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology

Jiahao Chen, Director of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Vidhu Shekhar, Worldwide Public Sector Industry Advisor and AI expert, Microsoft

Samantha Wu, Director of Agency Solutions, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

4:00 pm Eastern

General Session - Best of New York City Awards Showcase: Spotlight on 2024 Winners

Grand Ballroom

Step into the spotlight of innovation at the Best of New York City Awards Showcase, where we honor the exceptional winners of the 2024 Best of New York City Awards. This dynamic session shines a light on a select group of trailblazing individuals, teams, and agencies whose groundbreaking initiatives are shaping the future of government technology in New York City.

Moderator: Ron Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

4:45 pm Eastern

Best of New York City Awards Reception

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

5:15 pm Eastern

End of Day One

Tuesday, December 3

8:45 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

9:30 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Grand Ballroom

Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology

9:35 am Eastern

Keynote – The Age of Digital Disruption: Moving Forward, Faster

Grand Ballroom

Technology advancements continue to disrupt at a swifter pace than ever before. 2023 witnessed the impact of AI in all sectors, and this year the public sector is required to adapt and adopt at a speed unheard of in the past. For the rest of our careers, intelligence will be built into all devices, applications, and processes. This changes how we must think about the use of data and the integration of humans and machines. What are the crucial strategies for adapting to and maximizing the benefits of these advancements? This session will have you ready to move forward at high speed as it paints a vibrant picture showing how synthetic intelligence can amplify current systems and our workforce.

Scott Klososky, Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author and Consultant

10:35 am Eastern

Bits and Bytes – Embracing the AI Revolution: Strategies for Public Sector Leadership in a Digital Era

Grand Ballroom

Building on the momentum of the keynote, this session will delve deeper into actionable strategies for public sector leaders to harness the disruptive power of AI and other emerging technologies. The talk will address the cultural shift required to embrace innovation, the ethical considerations in deploying AI-driven solutions, and how to foster collaboration between humans and machines in the workforce.

Moderator: Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology

Nikhil Garg, Assistant Professor, Jacobs Institute Operations Research and Information Engineering, Cornell Tech

11:00 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

11:20 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Exploring Emerging Technologies

Grand Ballroom A

As emerging technologies rapidly transform the landscape of both public and private sectors, understanding their potential impact is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and fostering innovation. How can government agencies effectively integrate emerging technologies into their existing infrastructures while ensuring minimal disruptions to operations? What are the key ethical and security considerations the public sector should prioritize when deploying emerging technologies to balance innovation with responsible governance? This session will dive into groundbreaking developments such as AI, 5G, and blockchain, exploring how they are revolutionizing industries and government operations alike.

Moderator: Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Simone di Castri, PhD, Director, University of Cambridge SupTech Lab, and CEO, Digital Transformation Solutions

Rowan Miranda, Managing Director, SLED, Workday

Darrick Mowrey, Principal Architect, Google

Jordan Schneidman, Principal, Deloitte

Navigating Privacy in the Digital Era

Grand Ballroom B

In a city as dynamic and data driven as New York, protecting privacy is not just a regulatory necessity but a cornerstone of public trust. As agencies adopt cutting-edge technologies and manage vast volumes of sensitive information, how can they ensure robust privacy practices while delivering innovative services? This session explores the unique privacy challenges faced by NYC agencies, from navigating complex cloud service agreements to implementing transparent governance processes.

Moderator: Lydia Payne Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Pervez Ahmed, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Law Department, New York City

Bahiya Lawrence, Senior Counsel, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Gary McIntyre, Managing Director of Cyber Defense, CDW

Strengthening Digital Defenses

Grand Ballroom C

As digital threats grow more sophisticated, the need for resilient cybersecurity has never been more urgent. This session explores the delicate balance between rapid technological innovation and maintaining strong cybersecurity defenses. How can public sector agencies enhance their security posture without slowing down innovation? What are the key components in building and sustaining a cybersecurity focused culture? Join experts in a deep dive into the strategic initiatives, best practices, and crisis management techniques that are critical for cultivating a culture of cybersecurity and ensuring preparedness in the face of ever- evolving digital threats.

Moderator: Ron Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Vinita Bhushan, President, Pontis Research Inc., a Cybolt Company

Joe Decker, Manager, Security Engineering – SLED, Tenable

Christie Karrels, Senior Solutions Architect, Trellix

William Mendez, Director of Cybersecurity Testing, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Mastering FinOps: Driving Cost Efficiency and Automation in the Cloud Era

Williamsburg/Greenpoint

As cloud infrastructure becomes the backbone of today’s government, managing financial operations (FinOps) is essential to optimize cloud spending and drive cost efficiencies. How can the public sector leverage FinOps strategies to automate cloud resource management? What are the most effective approaches to reducing cloud infrastructure costs without compromising innovation and scalability? In this session we will explore how New York City agencies can leverage FinOps to reduce costs, streamline cloud infrastructure management, and implement automation to improve financial accountability.

Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology

Farhan Abdullah, Director, Software Development, School Construction Authority, New York City

Yash Acharya, Principal, Advisory, KPMG

Bhaskar Agarwal, Director Technology, Nagarro Inc.

Jay Wanek, Vice President, Americas Solution Consulting, Apptio an IBM Company

IT Governance: Aligning Strategy, Risk, and Performance

Dumbo/ Navy Yard

In today’s fast paced digital environment, effective IT governance is crucial for aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. What are key components of an effective IT governance framework? This session will delve into best practices for establishing a strong IT governance framework that fosters transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment across all levels of government.

Moderator: Cindy Anderson, Vice President of IT Service Management, New York City Housing Authority

Adam Anzalone, Director, Consult Partner, Kyndryl

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

Pawel Walczuk, Managing Director – Data and AI, Accenture

12:05 pm Eastern

Lunch

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

Munch and mingle! Grab a snack on the exhibit floor and mingle with sponsors.

1:05 pm Eastern

Short Break

Please proceed to the Concurrent Sessions

1:15 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Accelerating Modernization

Grand Ballroom A

As governments nationwide strive for digital excellence, the integration of emerging technologies offers a transformative opportunity to modernize public services and operations. How can governments identify and prioritize the areas where these technologies can most effectively drive modernization and improve public services? Join this session to explore how emerging technologies can be a catalyst for modernizing government services, paving the way for a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric public sector.

Moderator: Lydia Payne Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Tiffany Blair, Principle, Government Digital Transformation, Salesforce

Michael Deutsch, Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations, New York City Housing Authority

Manny Innamorato, Former Chief Information Officer, New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), on behalf of Celonis

Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics

Grand Ballroom B

Data has become one of the most valuable assets for government, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency and informed decision making. What are the most effective strategies for fostering a data- driven culture within government, and how can leaders ensure that data analytics initiatives are fully aligned with their strategic goals? How can the public sector ensure data quality and accuracy while dealing with the growing complexity and volume of data in their analytics processes? Join this session where we will explore the transformative role of data analytics in government, focusing on how advanced analytics and predictive modeling are driving smarter strategies and delivering improved outcomes.

Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology

Mick Collins, Senior Solutions Architect, Databricks

Martha Norrick, New York City Chief Analytics Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation

David Roher, Principal Data Infrastructure Engineer, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City

Joe Zilka, Senior Engineer, Snowflake

Mastering Cloud Tactics

Grand Ballroom C

As governments increasingly migrate to the cloud, mastering the right tactics is essential for optimizing performance, controlling costs, and driving innovation. What are the most effective tactics for managing cloud costs? How can the public sector ensure they are getting the maximum value from their cloud investments as usage scales? This session will delve into key cloud strategies that enable government agencies to maximize benefits of cloud infrastructure while navigating the challenges of cloud adoption.

Moderator: Ron Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Albert Caballero, Field CISO Americas, SentinelOne

Tim Murnane, Solutions Engineering Manager, State, Local Government & Education, NetApp U.S. Public Sector, Inc.

Jesse Roberts, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

Stanislav Rostov, PMP, Director, IT- Architecture, Application Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

New GIS Tools and Technology at New York City Agencies

Williamsburg/Greenpoint

As New York City navigates the complexities of urban planning, infrastructure development, and public safety, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has become an indispensable tool. This session dives into the latest GIS innovations and tools deployed by NYC agencies to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve service delivery. Join city leaders and GIS experts to uncover how cutting-edge GIS technology is transforming NYC's operations, fostering collaboration, and driving smarter, more resilient city planning.

Moderator: Peter Carlo, GIS Specialist, Parks and Recreation, New York City

Amanda Cruz, Director, Tax Map GIS Special Projects and Client Services, New York City

Annarita Macri, GIS Developer and AGO Administrator, Parks and Recreation, New York City

Carmela Quintos, Assistant Commissioner, Property Valuation and Tax Mapping, Department of Finance, New York City

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Dumbo/ Navy Yard

Moderator: Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology

Lisa Flores, City Chief Procurement Officer and Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, New York City

Michael Garner, Chief Business Diversity Officer, New York City

John Katsorhis, Chief Contracting Officer, Office of the Comptroller, New York City

2:00 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

2:20 pm Eastern

General Session - The State of AI in GovTech: Exploring the Future

Grand Ballroom

Presented by the Center for Public Sector AI, this keynote presentation delves into the present status of Artificial Intelligence in the Govtech sector, offering a detailed examination of AI’s applications within state and local governments. We will explore AI’s potential future paths in GovTech. Highlighting emerging trends and discussing how technology and policy leaders can prepare for AI’s impact on service delivery. We will address starting points for AI implementation, stressing the importance of collaboration, ethical considerations, and equitable technology access. This forward-looking talk will equip attendees with a thorough understanding of AI’s trajectory in GovTech, providing practical insights to Chief Innovation Officer.

Sean McSpaden, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

3:10 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Northside Ballroom Lobby, Grand Ballroom Lobby and Promenade

3:30 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Unlocking the Potential of Open Data in New York City

Grand Ballroom A

As one of the world’s most data-rich cities, New York City is utilizing Open Data to enhance transparency, drive innovation and engage the public. This session will explore the transformative role of Open Data in reimaging city services, fostering creativity, and empowering communities. Join experts as they examine key used cases, data-driven insights, and proven strategies for using Open Data to boost government accountability, optimize urban services, and catalyze civic technology solutions.

Moderator: Lydia Payne Johnson, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Zachary Feder, New York City Open Data Manager, Office of Technology and Innovation

Debra Laefer, Ph.D., Professor of Urban Informatics and Director of Citizen Science, Center for Urban Science and Progress and Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, New York University

Innovative Project Management: Navigating Complexity in the Digital Era

Grand Ballroom B

In today’s fast- paced, technology- driven world, effective project management is more crucial than ever to ensure success and agility. What role does project management play in driving digital transformation? How can the public sector ensure their project management tactics align with broader strategic goals for innovation and growth? In this session we will discuss cutting-edge project management strategies and tools that enable teams to navigate the complexities of modern technology projects, from software development to digital transformation initiatives.

Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, Government Technology

Adile Bekbay, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City

Joy Huang, Director, Project of Management Office, Department of Records and Information Services, New York City

Kesone Phimmasone, Chief Digital Strategy Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Neelesh Shah, Assistant Commissioner of IT, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

Mastering the Hybrid Workforce

Grand Ballroom C

As hybrid work models become the new standard, the public sector faces new challenges in managing teams across both remote and in- office environments. What are the most effective strategies for fostering a strong and inclusive team culture in a hybrid work environment, ensuring that both remote and in- office employees feel equally valued and engaged? How can managers track and manage employee performance and productivity without resorting to micromanagement or compromising trust? Join this session where we will explore proven strategies and technologies that can help leaders effectively manage hybrid workforces while fostering collaboration, maintaining productivity, and promoting employee's well-being.

Moderator: Steve Israeli, Executive Director, Enterprise Systems Services, Infrastructure Management Division, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Barbara Dannenberg, Deputy Commissioner, Human Capital, New York City Fire Department

Deborah Friedman, Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Engagement and Innovation, New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations

Nitin Patel, Deputy Commissioner, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

4:15 pm Eastern

End of Summit

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Varghese Abraham
Chief Information Officer
IT Division/ NYC Department of City Planning
New York City

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

Zeeshan Anwar
Chief Product Officer
Department of Education
New York City

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

Terence Batycki
Special Investigator
Department of Investigation
New York City

Patti Bayross
Chief Information Officer/EVP
New York City Housing Authority
New York City

Adile Bekbay
Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions
Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York City

Joel Binn
Senior Director
Department of Sanitation
New York City

Michelle Coke
Deputy Commissioner of IT
Department of Sanitation
New York City

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

Brian Everett
Deputy Director, Project Management Implementation & SDLC
Department of Finance
New York City

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

Monserate Fernandez
Management Information Services Director
Independent Budget Office
New York City

Matthew Fraser
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City

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

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

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

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

Samuel Latortue
Director of Cyber & Information Security
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, NYC 311
Office of Technology & 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

Kelly Moan
NYC Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City

Joe Morrisroe
Deputy Commissioner
Office of Technology & Innovation, NYC311
New York City

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

Jane Pook
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Digital Content and Services
Department of Education
New York City

Victoria Reyz
Enterprise Content & Knowledge Manager
Office of Technology & Innovation
New York City

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

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

Benny Thottam
Deputy Commissioner & Chief Information Officer
FDNY
New York City

Naeem Ullah
Chief Information Officer
NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner
New York City

Cherise Windley
PAA
Department of Finance
New York City

Marc Wollemborg
Chief Analytics Officer
Department of Buildings
New York City

Industry Representatives

Jonathan Adler
SLED Account Executive
SentinelOne

Mike Barsella
Senior Manager
Amazon Web Services

Paul Baum
Client Executive
NetApp, Inc.

Michael Beckett
Customer Partner
Kyndryl

Adam Berliner
Strategic Account Manager
Salesforce

Steve Bobarakis
Account Executive
Celonis Inc.

Todd Francesconi
Account Relationship Managing Director
KPMG

Bill Gaskill
Account Executive
Workday

Caroline Gibson
Strategic Account Director
Microsoft

Kristin Gorman
Enterprise Account Manager
Trellix

Chris Gretchen
Strategic Account Executive
Databricks

Chris Jensen
Senior Business Development Manager
Tenable

Ross Maughan
Managing Client Partner
IBM

Terrance Miller
Sales Manager
CDW-G

Kapil Nagpal
Managing Director
Nagarro

ToniAnn Panella
Account Executive
Snowflake

Kevin Roskot
Account Executive IV
Dell Technologies

Jordan Schneidman
Principal
Deloitte Consulting LLP

Scott Swegles
Vice President, Sales
Pontis Research Inc.

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Event Date: December 2 and 3, 2024

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Venue

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Cut-off Date: 11/15/24
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