Featuring:

• Michelle (Malik) Geddes, Chief Information Officer, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Michelle Geddes' expertise in building high-performing teams
• The California plan to move the 911 system to the cloud
• Challenges in modernizing and moving the 911 system to the cloud
• The importance of strong vendor partnerships in maintaining critical systems
• Verizon's role in providing support during emergency incidents
• Benefits of establishing good relationships with vendors
• The need to move backup systems to the cloud
• The importance of reliable communication during emergency incidents
• The upcoming Women in Technology forum for government employees in San Francisco

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