Terri-Ann Brown is the Senior Director of Miami Tech Works, a transformative workforce development initiative designed to bridge the gap between employers and training providers. Funded by a $10 million Good Jobs Challenge Grant from the Economic Development Administration, Miami Tech Works leads efforts to create a sustainable tech talent pipeline in South Florida.
In early 2023, Brown spearheaded the launch of the Tech Talent Coalition, uniting over 250 employers, training providers, and community members in a collaborative effort to address the region’s tech workforce needs. Her strategic vision has been instrumental in fostering partnerships that align industry demand with workforce supply, revolutionizing how South Florida develops talent.
Before her leadership at Miami Tech Works, Brown made significant contributions as the Director of Community Partnerships for the Venture Mentoring Team. In this role, she orchestrated impactful corporate-backed mentoring programs with industry leaders like Office Depot and Target. These initiatives empowered over 200 Black and Hispanic-owned small businesses, underscoring her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth.
Brown’s extensive background in Human Resources and Organizational Development has equipped her with the expertise to drive systemic change across sectors. In recognition of her leadership and influence, Brown was named a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Fellow in September 2024, further solidifying her role as a national thought leader in workforce development.
In 2024, Brown will took on an additional leadership role as the head of the workforce component for the Risk and Resilience Tech Hub with an additional $6 million in funding. This initiative will expand Miami Tech Works' Talent Pipeline Management® framework into the burgeoning field of resilient infrastructure, providing on-the-job training for workers involved in large-scale demonstration projects.
Terri-Ann Brown’s career is a testament to her commitment to community prosperity, bridging the digital divide, and ensuring underrepresented communities have the skills and opportunities to thrive in an increasingly digital and climate-conscious world.

Ana Chammas is the Director of Innovation for Miami-Dade County, bringing over 20 years of experience in driving technological advancement and digital transformation in local government. With a keen focus on innovation and strategic vision, Ana has been instrumental in shaping Miami-Dade's digital landscape, including the development of miamidade.gov, the 311 Answer Center, and the County's digital footprint. In her current role, Ana leads initiatives that align with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's "4 Es" strategy: Economy, Environment, Engagement, and Equity. She is at the forefront of implementing AI solutions to enhance government services and efficiency, while simultaneously championing digital equity efforts to ensure all residents have access to technology and digital resources. Ana's work in AI includes exploring applications for improved public services and smart city technologies. Her digital equity initiatives focus on bridging the digital divide, partnering with academic institutions and industry leaders to expand local talent pipelines and create inclusive opportunities in the tech sector. As a bridge-builder between creative teams, developers, business users, and executives, Ana continues to drive innovation that enhances customer experience and community impact. Her efforts in open data, cross-municipal collaborations, and the County Innovation Program showcase her commitment to creating a more transparent, accessible, and responsive government for all Miami-Dade residents. 

Edward Dentel serves as Associate Director for Solution Architecture at Verizon in the Virginia to Florida region, bringing three decades of expertise in telecommunications and IT infrastructure and over twenty-six years building public sector solutions. He leads a cross-functional team in designing and deploying enterprise-scale technology solutions that integrate wireless and wireline systems to improve performance, security, and innovation.  
He specializes in network architecture, cloud migration, and digital transformation strategies for large organizations, particularly within government and public sector agencies. Edward’s approach combines strategic vision and deep technical insight, helping Verizon’s public partners optimize operations, enhance resilience, and accelerate measurable business growth. 
He is passionate about advancing public/private partnerships, leveraging emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity to create scalable, hybrid environments tailored to today’s complex challenges.

Professor Sukumar Ganapati is currently the Chair of the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Florida International University. He joined FIU in 2004 after getting his Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the School of Policy, Planning, and Development at the University of Southern California. He served as the Director of the Ph.D. program in Public Affairs from 2013 to 2016. He was the Co-Chair of American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference in Washington DC in 2025, and was also the Chair of the Section on Science and Technology in Government. Dr. Ganapati’s research focuses on digital and local governance, including cybersecurity, agile government, emerging technology applications, and open government. The research is significant in the rapidly evolving context of digital era. He is the author of about 30 peer reviewed journal articles, 15 book chapters, and four research monographs. He has co-edited special issues of journals on technology issues [Information Polity (2000), focusing on “Public Policy and Governance in the Sharing Era” and Journal of Public Affairs Education (2016) on “Information Technology and Public Administration Education.”] He has co-chaired conference tracks for Digital Government Society for the last nearly ten years. His sponsored research as a principal investigator (PI) or Co-PI exceeds $2 million. He was recently the PI of the National Science Foundation supported “Advanced Cyber Infrastructure Training in Policy Informatics” (Award # 1924154) which is an over $1 million project to conduct research and training on machine learning tools and cyber-security for public policy and administration. He was also the PI of the "Cybersecurity Pathway for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. Cyber/IT Pathways Program", an over $0.6 million project funded by Cyber Florida in 2022-2023.

IT professional with over 20 years of experience in business software development, security compliance, infrastructure, and construction across industries including insurance underwriting, cruise lines, finance, and government. Certified as a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Expertise includes PMO development, streamlining project management processes, web application development, IT projects, security compliance, and quality assurance. An accomplished public speaker skilled in hosting educational webinars, delivering project management presentations, teaching public speaking, and facilitating business process improvement to foster organizational innovation and success.

Jose Lopez serves as Assistant Director for the Business Applications Services branch for Information Technology Department at Miami-Dade County, one of the largest metropolitan county governments in the United States. He leads a branch that supports core county operations along with enterprise-wide geospatial technology services. For thirty-years he has led various multi-dimensional teams highly skilled in technology, business strategy and digital innovation to deliver award-winning solutions, saving millions for County government. Leveraging technologies, understanding business processes, and building relationships has been the key to a successful thirty-five-year career in Information Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Miami. He embraces a healthy work-life balance and understands the benefits of the “work hard, play hard” lifestyle approach.

Taruna Malhotra currently serves as Deputy Director, Community Services, Palm Beach County. She oversees various Health and Human Services (HHS) programs including Homeless, Seniors, Veterans, Community Action, HIV elimination, and non-profit funding. She manages a budget of more than $225 million. She is responsible for assessment of need, planning, implementation and evaluation of the HHS system of care.
Mrs. Malhotra is a dynamic professional who has demonstrated the ability to develop, operate and maintain the service delivery system. Her areas of focus are access to social services for the underserved, community welfare and capacity building for the nonprofit agencies
Mrs. Malhotra is an problem solver, collaborator and data driven leader, who serves on various committees and advisory boards to improve health and human services through data analytics and system driven collaborations to build stronger and efficient social services network. She is instrumental in creating multiple technology and data infrastructure innovations that has led to improving service delivery and various new programs and policy changes in Palm Beach County. She has earned numerous awards.

Carrie Mast is a seasoned technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation, complex program delivery, and product development across public and private sectors. As a multi-time Chief Information Officer, she is known for driving modernization through practical strategy, strong governance, and a people-first leadership approach.
Most recently, as CIO for St. Lucie County, Carrie led a comprehensive digital transformation spanning infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and audio/visual modernization. She developed and implemented the county’s first-ever five-year IT strategic plan with a strong emphasis on cloud adoption to increase resiliency, efficiency, and organizational agility. Carrie also strengthened IT governance, elevated security posture, and built collaborative relationships across departments to ensure that technology investments aligned tightly with mission-critical priorities.
Key accomplishments at St. Lucie County include:
Modernizing more than 1,000 workstations to Windows 11 to enhance performance and security
Upgrading 350 mobile devices using automated enrollment to streamline deployment and reduce support overhead
Securing a $5M budget increase over three years to advance critical infrastructure improvements
Earlier in her career, Carrie held multiple CIO and executive technology leadership roles where she delivered major ERP replacements, data platform modernization, cloud strategy development, and large program turnarounds. Known for her direct, transparent communication style, she builds high-performing teams and cultivates trust through accountability and partnership.
Carrie is passionate about enabling organizations to embrace transformation, simplify complexity, and deliver technology that works for people—not the other way around.

Jacqueline Micklos is a dedicated public service advocate and strategic leader with a strong commitment to strengthening government operations and improving outcomes for the communities they serve. With a career rooted in supporting public sector organizations, Jacqueline brings a unique blend of policy insight, operational expertise, and collaborative leadership to every engagement.
At Schneider Electric, Jacqueline partners with government agencies to advance sustainability and modernize critical infrastructure through cutting-edge solutions. She helps public sector entities accelerate digital transformation, drive IT modernization, and leverage AI to improve operational outcomes. By integrating smart energy management, automation, and data-driven technologies, Jacqueline enables agencies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and transparency—ultimately improving citizen experience and building a secure, sustainable, and digitally connected future.
Driven by a deep passion for mission-focused work, Jacqueline excels at designing practical solutions that empower agencies to deliver on their mandates. Her approach is grounded in the belief that effective public sector support creates lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

Tony Montes de Oca is the Chief Data Officer for the City of Miami Beach, where he leads the city’s enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy. A seasoned data architect and Six Sigma Black Belt, Tony has pioneered the city’s DataOps and RAG-Ops pipelines, unifying multimodal data and enabling AI-driven services across key municipal departments.
He developed Miami Beach’s AI governance and policy framework, guiding responsible, secure, and scalable adoption of AI across the organization. His innovation has earned statewide recognition, including the FLGISA Award for Innovative Use of Technology in 2022 and the 2025 Best of Florida Award for Innovative Use of Data Analytics from Government Technology.
Tony holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Florida International University and is certified as a CISA, CBAP, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, among other credentials. With over 20 years of international experience in data engineering and public-sector transformation, he brings deep expertise in building AI-ready architectures, operationalizing RAG workflows, and advancing digital government.

Raimundo Rodulfo started his career over 32 years ago as an electrical engineer in the telecommunications industry, developing urban networks and intelligent systems. He joined the City of Coral Gables in 2004 and currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Innovation & Technology. He leads strategic planning, co-innovation, oversight and management of citywide IT operations, infrastructure and smart city initiatives. Under his leadership, the City has received numerous awards including IEEE Smart Cities Jury Award in 2022, ICF Certified Intelligent Community in 2025, first place in the Government Experience award in 2023, first place in the Digital Cities 2018, first place in the U.S. Open Cities Index in 2019 and 2020, Smart Cities Connect Award in Urban Infrastructure in 2020, 2023 and 2024, Smart Cities Council Innovation Excellence Award in 2022, IDC Smart Cities North America Award in 2024, and being recognized as one of the 8 Smart Cities to Watch in 2020 by State Tech Magazine, one of the Top 12 worldwide in the Gartner's Eye on Innovation Awards in 2021, and one of the world's Top 7 Intelligent Communities of 2023 and 2024.
Prior to joining the City, he spent 10 years in the private sector working for various Fortune 500 companies such as Bellsouth (AT&T), Siemens, and NCR in varying technical and managerial capacities. During this time, he also worked on engineering and technology projects with Motorola and Lucent Technologies (Alcatel) in Chicago and the LatAm region, and with Agilent Technologies in Silicon Valley.
He volunteers as Co-Chair of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Global Communities Technology Challenge (GCTC) Superclusters, as a member of the Urban Innovators Global think tank, the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF) Miami Board of Directors, and the Cities Today Institute (CTI) Leadership Forum; and as an advisory member of international professional committees, academic programs, research think tanks, workforce development consortia, and engineering standard development organizations. He has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and events, a guest lecturer at various universities (UM, FIU, MDC, MIT, NSU, Syracuse University, Singularity University and others), and has also authored multiple research papers, articles, technical book chapters and other publications in the areas of smart cities, engineering and technology.
Rodulfo has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career. Most recently, he was named Corporate CIO of the Year in the 2024 South Florida ORBIE Awards and 2025 National CIO ORBIE Awards finalist, Connected City Innovator of the Year in the 2024 Connected Cities Tour, and City Executive of the Year in the 2022 LocalSmart Awards; received the Globant Digital Disruptor award and the CyberTrust Pioneer award in 2021; was named to State Tech Magazine's list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020; was recognized as Sustainable Technology Innovator in 2023 and Smart Disruptor in 2020 by Smart Cities Americas; was inducted into the Connected Cities Hall of Fame, and received the Key to the City from the Mayor of Coral Gables.
He holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management and a Graduate Degree in Enterprise Systems from Florida International University (FIU), and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from National Polytechnic University (UNEXPO). He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E., Florida and National NCEES Record), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), and a certified professional in PCI, HIPAA, ITIL, Incident Management, Virtualization, and SAP Business Suite.

Ed has over 25 years of experience in the design, development, deployment and operations of privacy sensitive electronic service delivery solutions for both public sector and banking clients. Ed’s involvement in the domains of Identity, Credential and Access management, web content management and service transformation started with his participation in the creation of the Central Frame Database at Statistics Canada. He went on to participate in the creation of the Strategis ID and the web content management solutions at Industry Canada and has made immense contributions to the Govt of Canada's vision for citizen and business centric access to information and transactions.

With a strong IT and consulting background, Chris Trepte drives success through GRC technology solutions that enhance client outcomes and compliance readiness. Over his career, he has managed client engagements focused on IT General Controls, SOC 2 Readiness, ICFR, SOX, NIST Compliance, and IT Security reviews.
Since joining Diligent in 2022, Chris has advanced from Customer Success and Professional Services into his current role as Solutions Sales Director, where he helps organizations accelerate GRC technology adoption and achieve measurable growth.