New York Digital Government Summit 2016
Overview
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Government Technology’s passion is helping spread best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector. The New York Digital Government Summit is designed to do just that. The summit has an advisory board that gathers public sector and private sector leaders to create an agenda designed to make that passion relevant and actionable to the state and local government organizations attending the summit. Participants tell us they use the inspirational keynotes, leadership discussions, networking breaks, and timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions to help advance the goals of their organizations and their own career paths.
This Year’s Topics Include:
- New Approaches to Analytics
- IT Worker of the Future
- Security Automation Best Practices
- Mobile App Showcase
- Breaking Silos – Better Together Than Apart
- The Cloud Tsunami – Are You Ready?
- Fighting the Hard Fight – Trends in Security
- Cognitive Technologies – Helping us to Outthink Real Problems
- Disaster Preparedness and Response
The New York Digital Government Summit, to be held on September 15 and 16, is an excellent opportunity for New York State IT professionals to learn from IT leaders across all levels of government and industry. I encourage New York’s technology workforce to take advantage of the free training delivered at the Summit – to learn about emerging technologies and developments in the industry; to discuss best practices and challenges to deploying innovative technology solutions; and to explore how the use of technology can increase economic development, and deliver a better future for New Yorkers. The Summit is also a great opportunity to network with IT leaders from across the State who are committed to advancing New York’s digital agenda.
- Margaret Miller, NYS Chief Information Officer
Speakers
Manley Feinberg, II – Opening Keynote
World-class Climber, Adventurer and IT Leader, Vertical Lessons, Inc.
Manley is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, expert climber, innovative IT leader, published outdoor adventure photographer and professional musician. It is this expertise that he shares by applying lessons he’s learned in business and adventure to life’s daily challenges, inspiring audiences worldwide. During Manley’s eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, his leadership direction helped take their revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide. Manley’s influence was a key element in creating a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List seven years in a row. He is the co-author of the #1 best-selling book World Class Speaking in Action, a contributor to Support World Magazine, a member of the HDI Strategic Advisory Board and serves on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Leadership Training Staff.
Michael Hakkarinen - Featured Speaker
Technology Instructor, Utah Education Network
Michael Hakkarinen specializes in helping teachers engage students in the classroom with technology such as Mac Tools, Google Apps for Educators, iPads and more. He earned a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master’s in Elementary Education at Mount Saint Mary’s University, where he also taught Instructional Technology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He was a Technology Resource Teacher in Frederick County, Maryland, where he taught elementary school, and an EdTech for Canyons School District in Utah before joining the UEN PD team in 2014. He currently serves as an elected member of the UCET Board.
Cathilea Robinett, Featured Speaker
President, e.Republic
Cathilea is president of e.Republic, where she oversees operations for the company’s award-winning media platforms: Governing, Government Technology, Public CIO, and Emergency Management. Cathilea also oversees e.Republic’s websites, conferences and events, and its national research and advisory groups: the Center for Digital Government, the Center for Digital Education and the Governing Institute.
Cathilea is a frequent speaker for government and education organizations worldwide, including the United Nations, Harvard University, the State Legislative Leaders' Foundation, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Council of State Governments, and the World Congress on Information Technology. She has been quoted frequently in publications including the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Forbes and others.
Cathilea is a recipient of NASCIO’s National Technology Champion Award for her outstanding contributions to advance public sector information technology innovation. She is the recent winner of the Gertrude Crain award for women’s leadership in the media and is a Greater Sacramento Business Hall of Fame Laureate.
In 2014 she launched her legacy project, the Women in Government Leadership Program, an initiative to increase the number of women elected officials in the state and local government market.
Andrew Dolan
Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, Center for Internet Security
Andrew is the Director of Stakeholder Engagement for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a division of the Center for Internet Security. The MS-ISAC has been designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as the focal point for cyber threat prevention, protection, response and recovery for the nation's state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) governments. Under Andrew, the MS-ISAC has greatly expanded its membership since 2012, including representatives from all 50 States, D.C., all 50 state capitals, and over one thousand local and tribal governments. He is responsible for managing all aspects of member relations, working with government associations, and conducting outreach on behalf of the MS-ISAC. Andrew fosters relationships with all of MS-ISAC’s stakeholders in an effort to enhance collaboration and information sharing for the collective benefit of all members. Prior to arriving at CIS in 2012, Andrew spent six years working for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in New York State. It was here that he developed a passion for working in the government sector all over the country, in an effort to help them prepare for the challenges they face both in the physical world and cyberspace.
Endré Jarraux Walls
Managing Partner, Advisory Services, Ricoh Advisory, Consulting & Workflow Services, Ricoh
Endré Jarraux Walls is a Managing Partner for Ricoh USA’s advisory, consulting & workflow services organization with a focus on executive advisory services and advanced technology solutions. Ricoh’s advisory, consulting & workflow services organization provides advanced solutions to 850 of the global 1000 in areas of business process agility, enterprise mobility, governance, risk, compliance, and organizational change management.
Walls has more than 17 years of progressive experience providing leadership to information technology divisions for fortune 500 corporations, and experience in executive consulting for regulatory compliance management, enterprise mobility, information security, complex network architectures, disaster recovery & prevention, cost containment, and large scale enterprise project management. He also has experience in mobile applications development, cloud operations and program development, and enterprise infrastructure.
Prior to joining Ricoh, Walls was a former CIO and CTO and winner of the CIO award of excellence in 2013. He is well-known in the IT industry as a specialist in turnaround execution, and has served in a leadership role within several industries, including healthcare and human services, telecommunications, hospitality, and hosted infrastructure providers.
Walls studied at Strayer University for Marketing and received a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Capella University. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree.
Scot Junkin
Automation Architect, Juniper Networks
Scot is an engineer and architect with nearly 20 years of experience building large scale computing systems. Working experiences span starting companies, early stage companies and up through industry definers and leaders. He is the father of three beautiful children residing in Salt Lake City. Scot spends his time recreationally going up or down mountains on bike and board, more often than not, chasing his children.
Tim Paydos
Vice President, World Wide Government Cognitive Solutions Team, IBM
Tim first joined IBM in 1995 as an industry solutions consultant. He came to the company after his college years studying international relations along with deterrence theory and nuclear war gaming. He has spent 18 years at IBM in numerous leadership roles spanning strategy, solution sales and solution portfolio management teams.
Tim now serves as the Worldwide Government Leader for the IBM Cognitive Solutions Team which is focused on helping government agencies around the world harness cognitive analytics to transform operating models and optimize the business of government. Tim has had the honor of working personally with 100’s of government agencies both in the United States and abroad, at the national, provincial and local levels. He is passionate about enabling governments for the first time with the ability to create insight and apply learning across vast streams and sources of data - with speed.
While fluent in all segments and levels of government, Tim also has a particular dedication in helping public safety, emergency management, intelligence and defense agencies harness information as a strategic asset for protecting the societies they serve.
Tim has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in Government, with a specialization in international deterrence and war gaming. He is a member of the IBM Industry Academy since 2013. Tim is also a nationally certified fire rescue instructor, and recently retired from 15 years on the thin red line as a firefighter in Simsbury, CT, where he achieved a terminal rank of captain.
Tim lives in Connecticut with his wife Angela, three children, and their Labrador retriever. He is also an avid mountain biker and fly fisherman.
Karen D. Starke
Chief Information Officer, Department of Education, New York State
Karen D. Starke is the CIO for the New York State Department of Education. Ms. Starke has worked for several New York State agencies and her experience spans a variety of IT disciplines including project management, enterprise and application architecture, application development, and business process redesign and change management. She is happiest helping others achieve the impossible.
Marty Weiss
Director of Cloud Solutions Architecture, Blue Coat Systems
Marty M. Weiss, Director of Cloud Solutions Architecture Blue Coat Systems, works with organizations to ensure secure and effective use of cloud services. He is also the author of Auditing IT Infrastructure for Compliance and Security+ Exam Cram. He is responsible for helping customers manage security and compliance across cloud applications. He started his career within information security while serving in the United States Navy and has since held various position across information security, risk and compliance. Marty graduated with an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Agenda
Thursday, September 15 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksGovernor’s BallroomMatt Millea, Deputy Director of State Operations, New York State Margaret Miller, Chief Information Officer, New York State |
9:30 am Eastern |
Keynote – Leading on the EdgeGovernor’s BallroomManley Feinberg, World-class Climber, Adventurer and IT Leader (@manleyf) IT officials often struggle to deliver more value under tightening constraints and rising expectations. Throw in the complications of regulations, a changing workforce, constantly evolving technology, plus the chaos of day-to-day life, and you are facing some serious challenges. It can feel like you’re walking too close to the edge, and the old adage “Don’t look down!” applies just as much to a tough deadline as climbing the sheer face of El Capitan. Manley Feinberg has tackled and conquered impossible environments – from breakneck corporate expansion to nature’s most hostile terrains. In this unforgettable keynote, Manley reveals his 8 Vertical Lessons that will enable you to lead, contribute and inspire in ways that will take you – and your teams – to bold new heights. |
10:30 am Eastern |
BreakGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsNew Approaches to AnalyticsHudson Ballroom (Level A)Business Intelligence tools are increasingly important in helping manage government, especially being able to get them into the hands of the Business User. So how can you leverage analytics in your own agency? This session will feature use-cases of successful applications of BI, including predictive analysis, visual analytics, using unstructured data in more intelligent ways, and help you with an approach to data and analytics that gives you the power to give your customers what they want. Dr. Patrice Cohen, Director of Enterprise Information Management, ITS, New York State Endré Jarraux Walls, Managing Partner, Advisory Services, Ricoh Advisory, Consulting & Workflow Services, Ricoh USA, Inc. (@RicohTweets) IT Worker of the FutureChambers (Lobby Level)The IT landscape is changing, trends like mobility, cloud, citizen engagement, analytics, cybercrime and managed services are all game-changers. If your workplace hasn’t already undergone a fundamental shift, it surely will soon. This session focuses on identifying, developing, recruiting and retaining the skills needed by tomorrow's IT workforce. Simeon Ananou, D.Ed., Vice President for Information Technology Services & Chief Information Officer, University at Albany, SUNY Karen Starke, Chief Information Officer, Department of Education, New York State |
12:00 pm Eastern |
LunchGovernor’s Ballroom |
12:45 pm Eastern |
Featured Speaker – Expectations of a Constantly Connected GenerationGovernor’s BallroomMichael Hakkarinen, Instructional Technology Specialist, Utah Education Network (@edtechakk) Technology is transforming society in fundamental ways as new generations grow up using portable digital devices, often before they can even walk or talk. In this 24/7 online world we take connectivity and engagement for granted, evolving into a digitally divided society. The haves and have nots, the online and the disconnected, the technically savvy and the digitally discouraged. From millennials to baby boomers the differences between our generational expectations is growing and a new "fear of the young" has emerged. In this session we will discuss the challenges and opportunities that IT professionals face, and ask the difficult questions necessary to bring our culture together in a truly connected environment. |
1:30 pm Eastern |
BreakGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
1:50 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsSecurity Automation Best PracticesHudson Ballroom (Level A)Increasingly sophisticated threats can bring down clouds, interrupt data center operations, and lead to theft of critical data. This session features best practices in using security automation and orchestration to minimize the probability of human error and risk to help discover and respond quickly to threats including advice on what is the balance between automation and the judgement of a trained professional. Scot Junkin, Automation Architect, Juniper Networks The Cloud Tsunami – Are You Ready?Chambers (Lobby Level)Today, it’s tough to find an organization that doesn’t depend on the cloud for something critical. The question is no longer whether to venture into the cloud, yes or no. Now it’s a matter of “How, what, when and where?” Understanding and anticipating risks, limitations, scope and accountability are critical to success. This session explores the factors to consider before going “all in” (or even partway!). Robert Benoit, Regional Director – System Engineering, NetApp Marty Weiss, Director of Cloud Solutions Architecture, Blue Coat Systems (@bluecoat) Mobile App ShowcaseGovernor’s Ballroom2016 Best of New York winners will be presenting their award winning apps and engage you in a discussion on mobile app development and deployment. Take this opportunity to learn from the experts on how they successfully launched their latest and greatest Mobile Apps. Chenda Fruchter, NYC311 Strategy and Development Director, City of New York Todd D. Rosenfield, Project Manager, Division of Veterans’ Affairs, New York State |
2:00 pm Eastern |
Industry BriefingAnteroom (Lobby Level)Margaret Miller, Chief Information Officer, New York State |
2:50 pm Eastern |
BreakGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
3:10 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsBreaking Silos – Better Together Than ApartHudson Ballroom (Level A)The benefits of collaboration and shared services are a déjà vu moment for those who've been involved in the effort over the years. We have long recognized that organizations who effectively embrace collaboration efforts can exhibit the synchronization of a symphony, turning complex movements into exceptional execution. So, why hasn’t government embraced or expanded their shared services model? This session will cover some of the barriers to adoption, success factors, governance, return on investment, and integration with IT across the enterprise that can help make us better together than apart. Mark Benson, National SLED SE Manager, Nutanix Donna Canestraro, Program Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany (@DonnaCanestraro) Meghan Cook, Program Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany Fighting the Hard Fight – Trends in SecurityChambers (Lobby Level)Government organizations are under attack and the stakes have never been higher. Threats of all types are increasingly sophisticated and better organized. This session looks at trends to predict, prepare for, and defend against today’s most insidious threats. It will include a discussion on the Zero Trust architecture approach promoting "never trust, always verify" as its guiding principle, the pros and cons of security automation and the role of analytics in overcoming security challenges. Steve Boyle, Systems Engineer, Palo Alto Networks Andrew Dolan, Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, Center for Internet Security (@CISecurity) |
4:10 pm Eastern |
ReceptionGovernor’s Ballroom GalleryNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors. |
Friday, September 16 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksGovernor’s BallroomMahesh Nattanmai, Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, New York State |
9:15 am Eastern |
Featured Speaker – Exponential Government: The Future of Public ServiceGovernor’s BallroomCathilea Robinett, President, eRepublic, Inc. ex·po·nen·tial (adjective): becoming more and more rapid. The world we knew is changing at exponential speed. The iPhone has eclipsed the Blackberry, mobile devices are displacing PCs, the cloud is radically challenging long-held assumptions about data centers, and the Internet of Things is redefining connectivity. What we regard as state of the art today will look quaint tomorrow as exponential technologies unlock individual, organizational, and societal potential. Along the way, people get scared, old organizational models crumble, and legacy cost structures stop penciling out. Understanding these shifts and how they differ from previous shifts is imperative. This session provides a tour of the meta-trends that are reshaping our communities – demographics, economics, methods of work, customer expectations and the relevance of governmental institutions — all annotated with real world examples. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of what Exponential Government will look like, how it will act, and why your actions today can lead you to a preferred exponential future and a more perfect union. |
10:05 am Eastern |
BreakGovernor’s Ballroom Gallery |
10:30 am Eastern |
General SessionGovernor’s BallroomCognitive Technologies – Helping us to Outthink Real ProblemsCognitive is defined as intellectual activity, in other words, what humans do. The cognitive systems era, which is the most exciting phase of enterprise transformation in more than a century, is upon us. Cognitive technology mimics human activities such as perceiving, inferring, gathering evidence, hypothesizing, and reasoning. And when combined with advanced automation, these systems can be trained to execute judgment-intensive tasks. Companies are investing billions in developing cognitive-based systems, such as IBM Watson, and we are already seeing some incredible results across all sectors of society. This session provides an introduction to a technology that has enormous potential and implications for our future civilization. The revolution has started. Are you ready? Tim Paydos, Vice President, World Wide Government Cognitive Solutions Team, IBM (@timpaydos) Disaster Preparedness and ResponseRecent disasters have shown more than ever the critical role of technology in ensuring public safety and continuity of government operations. UAlbany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity will share their first-hand experience and lessons learned around disaster preparedness and response and some of the new technologies being developed to keep New Yorker’s safe. Alex Muro, Lead Developer, Albany Visualization and Informatics Lab (AVAIL), University at Albany Eric Stern, Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cyber-Security, University at Albany (SUNY) |
11:30 am Eastern |
Break |
11:40 am Eastern |
Best of New York Awards Ceremony and ReceptionGovernor’s Ballroom and Gallery |
1:00 pm Eastern |
End of ProgramConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Dr. Simeon Ananou
Vice President/Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
University of Albany
Jim Bell
Director, Senate Technology Services
New York State Senate
Leslie Brennan
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Stephen Campbell
Chief Information Officer, Public Safety
Information Technology Services
New York State
Donna Canestraro
Program Manager
Center for Technology in Government
University at Albany
Gregg Chottiner
Chief Information Officer, Administrative & General Services
Information Technology Services
New York State
Rick Cobello
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
New York State
Sunil Dadlani
Chief Information Officer, Citizen Services Cluster
Information Technology Services
New York State
Brian Digman
Chief Information Officer
Thruway Authority
New York State
Shannon Fitzpatrick
Director, Workforce Strategy and Planning
Information Technology Services
New York State
Jim Garrett
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Adam Gigandet
Enterprise Architect
Information Technology Services
New York State
Dawn Hoffman
Manager, Internal and External Events
Information Technology Services
New York State
Moses Kamya
Chief Information Officer
Office of the Attorney General
New York State
Angela Liotta
Communications Director
Information Technology Services
New York State
Chris Lloyd
Chief Portfolio Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Bob Loomis
Chief Information Officer
Office of the Comptroller
New York State
Kenneth Mason
Assistant Director of Information Technology
Department of Education
New York State
Kim McKinney
Chief Technology Officer
Thruway Authority
New York State
Maggie Miller
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Nancy Mulholland
Chief Information Officer, Revenue & Transportation
Information Technology Services
New York State
Mahesh Nattanmai
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Bob Pennacchia
Chief Information Officer, Health
Information Technology Services
New York State
Rajiv Rao
Chief Technology Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Ray Rose
Chief Operating Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Deborah Snyder
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
New York State
Karen Starke
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education
New York State
Joan Sullivan
Executive Director
NYS Forum
Industry Representatives
Osmund deSouza
Account Manager
Juniper Networks
Rich Faller
Client Unit Executive
IBM
Scott Gerstner
Regional Sales Manager
State, Local, Education
Palo Alto Networks
Bill Santos
Senior Consultant
Ricoh USA
Thomas Silvious
Director
CSRA
Dave van Leeuwen
Account Manager
Major Accounts - State, Local and Higher Education NYS
NetApp
Peter Walker
Systems Engineer
Nutanix
Marty Weiss
Director
Cloud Security
Blue Coat
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