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OCTOPod DC

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OCTOPod DC episodes

  • Episode 5 - All Hands on Tech with Connect.DC

    From FREE tech support to Senior tech workshops, OCTOPod sits down with Director of Connect.DC, Delano Squires to talk about bridging the digital divide! Connect.DC making technology easier to use, more accessible, more affordable, and more relevant to the everyday lives of District residents.

    Learn more about all the Connect.DC programs:

    connect.dc.gov/
    connect.dc.gov/free-tech-support
    connect.dc.gov/seniors
    connect.dc.gov/spark

    Guest:

    Delano Squires

    Co-Hosts:

    Mike Rupert
    Nina Liggett
    Michele Roseman

    Editor/Producer:

    Serena Ieng

    32 min
  • Episode 4 - Tech and Taxis with DC For Hire Vehicles

    The new DC For Hire Vehicles (DCFHV) CIO, Eric Fidler joins OCTOPod to talk about tech and taxis! Discussing his transition to DC government, DC taxis vs. Rideshare apps, "Where Are the Taxis" digital platform and more!

    Guest:

    Eric Fidler
    dfhv.dc.gov/

    Co-Hosts:

    Mike Rupert
    Nina Liggett
    Michele Roseman

    Editor/Producer:

    Serena Ieng

    26 min
  • Episode 3 - Let's Make It Official with DC CTO
    Having been confirmed just two weeks ago, meet DC's new Chief Technology Officer, Lindsey Parker as she sits down with team OCTOPod to talk about tackling tech and innovation in the nation's capital and more.
    Guest:
    Lindsey Parker
    https://octo.dc.gov/biography/lindsey-parker
    Co-Hosts:
    Mike Rupert
    Nina Liggett
    Michele Roseman
    Editor/Producer:
    Serena Ieng
    26 min
  • Episode 2 - Talk Trash with DPW
    OCTOPod team Mike, Nina and Michele sit down with Acting Director of the Department of Public Works, Christopher Geldart to "talk trash" about all things DPW. Discussing the new launch of the MyDPW App, smart waste collection solutions, Zero Waste DC and more!
    Guest:
    Christopher Geldart
    https://dpw.dc.gov/biography/christopher-geldart
    MyDPW App:
    https://dpw.dc.gov/es/node/1388026
    The mobile app can be downloaded from the AppStore and GooglePlay, and can be found using the search terms “MyDPW” or “MyDPW DC.”
    Zero Waste DC:
    https://zerowaste.dc.gov/
    Co-Hosts:
    Mike Rupert
    Nina Liggett
    Michele Roseman
    Editor/Producer:
    Serena Ieng
    By the Numbers Source(s):
    https://wapo.st/2T0OMel
    https://dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-container-repair-and-purchase
    15 min
  • Episode 1 - Let's Tech About Cybersecurity!
    In the inaugural OCTOpod Mike and Nina interview DC’s newly hired Chief Information Security Officer, and grill him about why passwords need to be complex, why emails are a big risk, and how DC agencies can work with us to stay innovative but also cyber secure.
    Guest:
    Suneel Cherukuri
    Read more about Suneel: https://octo.dc.gov/release/dc-names-new-chief-information-security-officer-ciso
    Co-Hosts:
    Mike Rupert
    Nina Liggett
    Editor/Producer:
    Serena Ieng
    By the Numbers Source:
    https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/636083/10-alarming-cybersecurity-facts/
    22 min
  • OCTOPod Teaser
    The OCTOPod is the place to track government techies, geeks and innovators who are making a huge difference in the nation's Capital. There are a lot of cool people in the DC Government tech space and on OCTOPod you can meet them all. Let's tech it out!
    1 min

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