FeaturingCraig Hopkins, CIO at the City of San AntonioConnect w/ Craig: LinkedIn , TwitterNagarro Public Sector - Diamond SponsorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support and love of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.com.Sponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast TourJoin us for small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S. Check out https://www.techtables.com/ for the latest Live Podcast Tour stops.Show Notes:The future of the digital workforce Advice for tech leaders on how to lead up to their boss Craig's favorite win and much more!----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingTim Roemer, Department of Homeland Security & CISO, State of ArizonaConnect w/ Tim: LinkedIn, TwitterNagarro Public Sector - Diamond SponsorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support and love of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.com.We Cover:The cultural shift of cybersecurity from a legacy mentality to a frontline modern security threat Raising the bar for the weakness links - people What challenges Tim is helping to solve with the State of Arizona From the audienceHow is it best to discuss Cybersecurity with board-level (private sector) or legislatures or the governor (public sector)?  ----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingMandy Crawford, CIO at the State of TexasConnect w/ Mandy:Social: LinkedIn, Twitter Nagarro Public Sector - Diamond SponsorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support and love of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.com.We Cover:Pivoting from Attorney General to CIO is a huge jump. What prompted the big change, and what advice would you give to others who might face similar huge pivots in their career? We talk about the gaps in leadership skills that were really shown at the start of the pandemic.What gaps did Mandy notice? What advice would Mandy give to those leaders? How much of the leadership gaps would Mandy attribute to poor communication? What actionable communication tips would Mandy give to leaders?What strategies or thoughts does Mandy have in building a top-notch state IT workforce? Mandy said, "IT systems can be automated, but not the culture." Mandy talks about the importance of intentionality, especially in light of today's environment where many government workers are at home - or moving to a hybrid model of work.  ----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingCraig Hopkins, CIO at the City of San AntonioConnect w/ Craig: LinkedIn , Twitter Nagarro Public Sector - Diamond SponsorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support and love of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.com.Sponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast TourJoin us for small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S. Check out https://www.techtables.com/ for the latest Live Podcast Tour stops.Show Notes:Servant leadership is a key tenet of Craig's leadership style, and we chat about where that motivation to be a servant leader comes from and why. Warren Buffett said, "Much of what you become in life depends on whom you choose to admire and copy." We talk about who Craig chose to admire and why. We talk about leading up when you're not in charge. Advice for leaders and aspiring leaders in today's rapidly changing work environment. Timeless wisdom from Craig.----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingStacy Mill, fmr. CTO at the State of KansasConnect w/ Stacy: LinkedInSponsor: Nagarro Public SectorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.comSponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast TourJoin us for these small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S.Stay in contact with the latest events on https://www.techtables.com/Show Notes:The move to a modern digital infrastructure that is both secure and scalableWhy IT leadership misses out on how important it is to invest in their teams and peopleStacy's vision of delivering a world-class digital government for the State of KansasStacy's big on cybersecurity - if she could focus on just two cybersecurity initiatives right now, what would they be and whyStacy's E4 StrategyThe Art of the PossibleWhere the State of Kansas is in its cloud transformation in late-2020  ----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingSamuel Navarro, Director, Customer Services, TTS, Centers of Excellence at GSAConnect w/ Samuel: LinkedInSponsor: Nagarro Public SectorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.comSponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast TourJoin us for these small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S.Stay in contact with the latest events on https://www.techtables.com/Show Notes:What’s important to understand about 5G from Latency to Network SlicingWhy it matters for the U.S. to be a leader when it comes to 5G wireless technologyWhat CIOs and CTOs need to know now about 5G todayWe talk about the Top 5 Enterprise Use Cases for 5GThe future of telemedicine in the context of 5GLas Vegas as a smart city, and the private 5G network the city is buildingWhat “slice the network” and the possibilities are for 5G when it comes to the future of smart cities  ----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe

FeaturingGary Brantley, fmr. CIO at the City of AtlantaConnect w/ Gary: LinkedIn, TwitterSponsor: Nagarro Public SectorAnd a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.comSponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast TourJoin us for these small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S.Stay in contact with the latest events on https://www.techtables.com/Show Notes:Gary's book - “The Art of Organizational Transformation”The importance of transforming people vs. technologyWhat do we need to understand about the City of Atlanta that we didn’t need to understand pre-Covid?What digital transformation actually means to the City of AtlantaHybrid cloud strategy & business outcomesWhat makes IT in the public sector so fascinating to you vs. the private sectorThe 5-5-5 principleAdvice for CIOs meeting with procurement, senior leadership and board membersWhat do you know now that you wish you had known at the beginning of your own personal transformation journey?How does Gary feel about LeBron James?Top 3 personal development or leadership books you’d recommend?  ----------------------Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at [email protected] you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit techtables.substack.com/subscribe