Name: Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit 2015
Start: 2015-12-09T08:00
Location: Hilton Harrisburg

Overview

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Government Technology’s passion is helping spread best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector. The Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit is designed to do just that. The summit has an advisory board that gathers public- 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 the timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions to help advance the goals of their organizations.

This Year’s Topics:

Leveraging Big Data from Start to Finish
The Future of IT Infrastructure
Mobility and Government Services
Cyber Security Trends and Tribulations
Citizen Engagement – The Key to Open Government
Next Generation Workforce
Game of Drones
Disruptive Personal Technologies
Cool Things Being Done In Pennsylvania Counties

A message from our Keynote Speaker

“Whenever we have the opportunity to network with peers, discuss best practices, share lessons learned and explore leading-edge technologies, we need to take full advantage. The annual Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit is the perfect place to do it. We have some big plans in the Commonwealth and we have a lot to talk about. I invite you to attend the Summit and be part of the discussions. I hope to see you there!”

- John MacMillan, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Speakers

Opening Keynote - Find Your Voice

Jim Meskimen, Master Impressionist and Communication Coach

Today’s culture emphasizes the value of teamwork and collaboration, sometimes at the expense of the individual. This is particularly true in the IT arena where you can sometimes find yourself stereotyped, or even worse, not taken seriously by potential stakeholders. What good are insights and solutions if your words get lost in the crowd? You need to make sure that you’re heard! Jim Meskimen has spent the past 30 years studying the most famous, creative and interesting people in modern times. In this fascinating and hilarious session, Jim discusses – and illustrates – the traits and methods used by some of the best and most charismatic communicators in the world. Don’t settle for being “one of the crowd”. YOU have a unique identity. YOU have a voice!

Speaker Bio: A professional actor for over thirty years, Jim Ross Meskimen appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, There Will Be Blood, and many others. Some of Meskimen’s TV credits include recurring roles on Parks & Recreation, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement. In 2011, the Australian Today Show dubbed Meskimen, “The World’s Greatest Impressionist.” His viral Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices has over a million views and subsequent viral videos have cemented him as a major YouTube talent. He can be seen currently in Impress Me, an original half-hour comedy that originated as a successful web series. Meskimen lives in Los Angeles with his actress wife, Tamara. Their daughter Taylor is also a performer. His mother is beloved actress Marion Ross, who played Mrs. C in the long-running ABC comedy Happy Days.

General Session – Breach! When Bad Things Happen to Good People (and Their Organizations)

Cyber security is the new front line of financial crime and social upheaval. It is the new Wild West, with hackers divided among the "white hats" and "black hats." Stage coach and bank robberies of old have been replaced by heists of personally identifiable information from major retailers, insurers and governments. Political protests are increasingly taking the form of denial-of-service attacks by so-called “hactivists” to disrupt the normal order of things. Such things can and do happen anywhere, and everybody has a role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to cyber threats. This interactive session unpacks key lessons and learnings from real-life cases with the help of a panel of local experts and engaged audience members.

Second Day Keynote – Communicating in a Crisis - 30 Years of Work Destroyed in 30 Seconds

Anthony Huey, President, Reputation Management Associates

Somewhere within every organization, a crisis is waiting to happen. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year or even in five years; you can’t be sure what the crisis will be or when it will strike. But you can be sure that a crisis will put your organization’s (or your own) hard-earned image and reputation up for grabs. Learn how to control the flow of information and communicate with the media, stakeholders, bosses, peers and other audiences during a crisis.

Speaker Bio: Anthony Huey has 20 years of experience in editorial management, media relations, marketing communications and business strategy. His career roots started in magazine journalism and evolved into an executive speech coach, crisis management specialist and media relations consultant. Anthony owns Reputation Management Associates, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. He has presented more than 1,400 presentations in his career and has had articles published in magazines and newsletters across the nation. He has assisted various Fortune 500 companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Ashland Inc., and hundreds of other companies and organizations across North America.

John Cassidy

Branch Director, Cybersecurity Division, CenturyLink

John Cassidy works extensively with Sr. Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security and other US Intelligence Agencies to develop innovative programs that provide government class intelligence on cyber threats to the private sector. In 2010, Mr. Cassidy was a key contributor on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) pilot between the DoD, interagency partners, and representatives of the private sector. The DIB pilot was the first successful voluntary public/private cyber intelligence information sharing initiative of its kind. Mr. Cassidy has played a key role in assisting the Federal government to transform this pilot to a fully operational program and system known as the DHS Enhanced Cybersecurity Service (ECS) Program. The ECS Program now offers banks, hospitals, and other private US critical infrastructure entities with protections utilizing sensitive and classified government vetted cyber threat information. The ECS program is a major component of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Sean Crager

Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, Franklin County

Sean is currently the Chief Information Officer for Franklin County, PA providing leadership to all aspects of technology in addition to overseeing the county archives and geographic information systems departments. Sean has worked within state and county government for the last 14 years in various technology leadership roles at multiple agencies. Sean is also a Navy veteran, a graduate of Shippensburg University, and resides in Dillsburg, PA with his family.

Dr. Rod Fontecilla

Vice President, Application Services & Chief Data Scientist, Federal & Commercial Agency, Unisys

Dr. Rod Fontecilla is Vice President of Application Services for Unisys Federal Systems. In this role, Dr. Fontecilla leads all aspects of software development, system integration, mobile development and data analytics focused on the federal government. He also leads Big Data Analytics (BDA) globally for all Unisys as Chief Data Scientist. In this capacity, he is responsible for creating data analytic products for multiple industries creating predictive models using machine learning algorithms. He leads a cadre of data science professionals providing business insights to our customers. Dr. Fontecilla is responsible for providing leadership, coordination and oversight on all IT solutions, data analytics, emerging technologies and IT services delivery. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in the implementation of large and complex mission-critical IT solutions for both commercial and the federal government. Dr. Fontecilla brings an extensive background and expertise in data analytics, cloud computing, mobile development, enterprise architecture, and IT governance and strategy. Dr. Fontecilla received his Ph.D. from Rice University on Applied Mathematics.

Howard M. Neukrug, P.E., BCEE, Hon D.WRE

CEO / Commissioner, Philadelphia Water

Mr. Neukrug is a local and national leader in the drinking water, green infrastructure and wastewater utility industries, recognized as a builder of regional and inter-agency coalitions and trust-based relationships with regulators, legislators, and communities. He is the creator of Philadelphia’s Green Cities, Clean Waters Program and runs a $1 billion utility for Philadelphia’s water services. He is an advisor to the US EPA and other environmental agencies on issues of policy and regulation, water quality and treatment and urban planning and sustainability and has served on many environmental advocacy organizations. Mr. Neukrug is a graduate in Civil and Urban Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where he is currently teaches 2 courses: “Water, Science, and Politics” and “The US Water Industry in the 21st Century”.

Elliot Schlanger

Former Secretary of Information Technology, State of Maryland and Chief Information Officer, City of Baltimore

Elliot Schlanger is well-known in the community of state and local government as the first Chief Information Officer for the City of Baltimore and the first-ever Secretary of Information Technology for the State of Maryland. Some of Elliot’s work in 3-1-1 CRM, CitiStat performance management and public video surveillance have become international models. During his career, Elliot has captured numerous prestigious awards including Gartner CRM Excellence, CIO Magazine’s CIO 100, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doer, Dreamers and Drivers and a Center for Digital Government’s Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Lifetime Achievement Award in conjunction with Governor Martin O’Malley.
For many years, Elliot was a committed organizer and supporter of Maryland Digital Summit.
Elliot, a certified Project Management Professional, holds an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and master’s degree in business. He is currently in a private consulting practice.

Harold Stonebraker, CISSP

Systems Engineering Director, Eastern U.S., Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Harold is currently the SE Director for the East Coast for Aruba A Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. In his role Harold is responsible for all of the Systems Engineering resources for all aspects of the mobility engineering across the entire Eastern US. He leads a team of mobility engineers who are responsible for access management, mobility infrastructure as well as location based context aware mobile engagement solutions. He has more than 26 years of professional experience in the implementation of large complex and secure wired and wireless networking infrastructures for mission critical application driven enterprises in both the commercial and financial marketplaces. Harold is a graduate of Temple University.

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Agenda

Wednesday, December 9
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Carlisle/York Room John MacMillan, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
9:15 am Eastern	Opening Keynote – Find Your Voice Carlisle/York Room Jim Meskimen, Master Impressionist and Communication Coach Today’s culture emphasizes the value of teamwork and collaboration, sometimes at the expense of the individual. This is particularly true in the IT arena where you can sometimes find yourself stereotyped, or even worse, not taken seriously by potential stakeholders. What good are insights and solutions if your words get lost in the crowd? You need to make sure that you’re heard! Jim Meskimen has spent the past 30 years studying the most famous, creative and interesting people in modern times. In this fascinating and hilarious session, Jim discusses – and illustrates – the traits and methods used by some of the best and most charismatic communicators in the world. Don’t settle for being “one of the crowd”. YOU have a unique identity. YOU have a voice!
10:15 am Eastern	Break Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
10:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Leveraging Big Data from Start to Finish Gettysburg Government by nature is in the data collection business, so there is no shortage of information from which to extract actionable insights. The challenge for agencies is to reinvent how they handle and leverage the vast amounts (and varieties) of the information they collect. This session looks at ways to exploit it by using data management tools and analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. Dr. Rod Fontecilla, Vice President, Application Services & Chief Data Scientist, Federal & Commercial Agency, Unisys The Future of IT Infrastructure Lancaster Odds are that you’re currently wrestling with the inability of your existing IT infrastructure to keep up with the escalating demands of big data, mobility, cloud, transparency, security, “as a service”, et al. The status quo is probably not sustainable for much longer. So where do you go from here and how fast should you try to get there? This session discusses modern infrastructure trends and options and ways to realistically evaluate needs and objectives. Michael Shevlin, Director/Chief Information Officer, Pennsylvania State Police, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania View Shevlin Presentation Here James Weaver, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania View Weaver Presentation Here Mobility and Government Services Leland Boardroom We’ve passed a tipping point. Internet usage on mobile devices has now surpassed desktop access, meaning that IT has to think mobile-first (and perhaps ultimately mobile-only) in almost everything it does. Challenges include security, identity management, location-based services and app development. This session discusses where we’re headed and how to keep up in an increasingly mobile world. Michael Bialousz, Director of GIS, Bureau of Information Technology, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bernie McMonagle, Associate Director, Public Sector Channel Organization, Verizon Enterprise Harold Stonebraker, CISSP, Systems Engineering Director, Eastern U.S., Hewlett Packard Enterprise
12:00 pm Eastern	Lunch Carlisle/York Room
12:50 pm Eastern	General Session – Breach! When Bad Things Happen to Good People (and Their Organizations) Carlisle/York Room Cyber security is the new front line of financial crime and social upheaval. It is the new Wild West, with hackers divided among the "white hats" and "black hats." Stage coach and bank robberies of old have been replaced by heists of personally identifiable information from major retailers, insurers and governments. Political protests are increasingly taking the form of denial-of-service attacks by so-called “hactivists” to disrupt the normal order of things. Such things can and do happen anywhere, and everybody has a role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to cyber threats. This interactive session unpacks key lessons and learnings from real-life cases with the help of a panel of security experts. Moderator: Jack Mortimer, Government Technology magazine Panelists: DuWayne Aikins, Senior Cyber Security Strategist, AT&T Erik Avakian, Chief Information Security Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Michael Roling, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Missouri View Presentation Here
2:00 pm Eastern	Break Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
2:30 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Cyber Security Trends and Tribulations Gettysburg One question about security is very easy to answer: "Are we 100% digitally secure?" The answer is always "no," of course. There are no absolutes, and that's particularly true for security. But there are ways to tilt the odds in your favor. This session focuses on evaluating the latest threats, gauging risk factors, shoring up defenses, and maybe even sleeping a little better at night. Erik Avakian, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania John Cassidy, Director, Cyber Security Division, CenturyLink Citizen Engagement – The Key to Open Government Lancaster It’s a highly interactive and fast-paced society, and people are getting more demanding about, well, everything. It’s not easy for government to keep up with private industry in regard to services and engagement, but it’s far from impossible. This session provides a glimpse into the future of open, participatory and self-service government and the innovations and technologies that are leading the way. Dan Villanova, CWDS/JobGateway Business Analyst Manager, Office of Information Technology, Department of Labor & Industry, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bill Finnerty, Chief Information Officer, Department of State, Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaView Finnerty Presentation Here Amy Sawyer, President and General Manager, Pennsylvania Interactive Next Generation Workforce Leland Boardroom The IT landscape is changing, particularly for managers. 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. James A. Honchar, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Deputy Secretary for Human Resources and Management, Governor's Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rita Reynolds, Director of Technology Services and Telecommunications, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
2:45 pm Eastern	Sponsor Briefing Governor Boardroom (Industry sponsors only) Hosted by Commonwealth CIO John MacMillan.
3:45 pm Eastern	Executive Reception Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:30 pm Eastern	Pennsylvania Excellence in Technology Awards Carlisle/York Room Hosted by Sharon Minnich, Secretary of Administration, and John MacMillan, Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration Applaud the winners of the Excellence in Technology Awards. This awards program honors stellar achievements and innovative initiatives in the public sector throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Thursday, December 10
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Carlisle/York Room
9:15 am Eastern	Keynote Speaker – Communicating in a Crisis – 30 Years of Work Destroyed in 30 Seconds Carlisle/York Room Anthony Huey, President, Reputation Management Associates Somewhere within every organization, a crisis is waiting to happen. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year or even in five years; you can’t be sure what the crisis will be or when it will strike. But you can be sure that a crisis will put your organization’s (or your own) hard-earned image and reputation up for grabs. Learn how to control the flow of information and communicate with the media, stakeholders, bosses, peers and other audiences during a crisis.
10:15 am Eastern	Break Harrisburg Ballroom Lobby
10:45 am Eastern	Fast Track Sessions Carlisle/York Room Game of Drones Once you leave your house you’re in the public domain and there are digital eyes everywhere. Whether that’s good or bad depends on one’s point of view. But drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) bring a whole new element to the equation. This session discusses the issues, challenges and opportunities raised by what is sure to be a game-changing technology in government. Scott Drzyzga, PhD, GISP, Associate Professor, Shippensburg University Disruptive Personal Technologies Without a doubt, technology is defining the way we live, work, play and govern. The adjective “disruptive” is probably an understatement when applied to trends such as wearables, ever-smarter devices, robotics and the Internet of Things. This session explores some of the technologies that are changing the face of society and – inevitably – government. Elliot Schlanger, Former Secretary of Information Technology, State of Maryland, and Chief Information Officer, City of Baltimore View Presentation Here Cool Things Being Done In Pennsylvania Counties Innovation is alive and well in Pennsylvania, demonstrating that it is possible to accomplish great things with limited resources. This session offers several thought-provoking initiatives that are sure to inspire, motivate, and get the wheels turning about what might be possible in your own organization. Glenn Angstadt, Chief Information Officer, Chester County View Angstadt Presentation Here Sean Crager, Chief Information Officer, Department of Environmental Protection, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania View Crager Presentation Here Tom Guenther, Chief Information Officer, Dauphin County View Guenther Presentation Here Don Jacobs, Chief Information Officer, Bucks County View Jacobs Presentation Here
12:00 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Stephen Aux
Chief Information Officer
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Erik Avakian
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Sean Crager
Chief Information Officer
Franklin County

Adel Ebeid
Chief Innovation Officer
Philadelphia (Consolidated)

Kim Ebert
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Scott Fairholm
Chief Information Officer
PA Turnpike Commission
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Bill Finnerty
Chief Information Officer
Department of State
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Tom Guenther
Chief Information Officer
Dauphin County

Vincent Hudock
Legislative Liaison
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Patrick Keating
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Debra Lam
Chief Innovation and Performance Officer
Office of the Mayor
City of Pittsburgh

Rosa Lara
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Laura Lewis
Deputy Executive Director
PennVEST
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

John MacMillan
Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Michael Mortimer
Information Technology Director
Municipal Retirement System
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dave Naisby
Chief Information Officer
Department of Labor & Industry
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PN Narayanan
Chief Information Officer
Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Sandra Patterson
Chief Information Officer
Departments of Human Services, Aging and Insurance
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Rita Reynolds
Director of Technology Services and Telecommunications
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

Richard Schuettler
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Municipal League

Dr. Samir Shah
Associate Clinical Professor in MIS
Department of Management
Drexel University

Michael Shevlin
Director/Chief Information Officer
Pennsylvania State Police
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Julie Snyder
Director, Office of Data and Digital Technology
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Phil Tomassini
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jim Weaver
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania