Open Data Discussions OpenDataSoft

Welcome to the OpenDataSoft Leadership Podcast Series, “Open Data Discussions”. Each month, Jason Hare, our Open Data Evangelist, features a different open data program around the country to discuss what has made it successful. These examples will provide insights and strategies that you can implement in your own city.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Anthony Fung, Deputy Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia for the fifth podcast in our series.
Anthony discussed various subjects, including:
- What role does open data play in policy making at the state level in Virginia?
- Does his department work on ensuring open data quality? What are some of the steps he makes in ensuring sound data governance?
- How did Virginia come up with this technology and engagement solutions? How, for example, did you get the Governor to come to so many DataThons?
 

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Special thanks:
Special Guest: Anthony Fung, Deputy Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Organizer: Jason Hare, Open Data Evangelist, OpenDataSoft
Music: “So Low” by Art of Escapism is licensed under CC BY SA
Links: Commonwealth of Virginia open data portal
 
 

Welcome to the OpenDataSoft Leadership Podcast Series, “Open Data Discussions”. Each month, Jason Hare, our Open Data Evangelist, features a different open data program around the country to discuss what has made it successful. These examples will provide insights and strategies that you can implement in your own city.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Sam McClenney, Open Data Program Manager from the City and County Government of Durham, North Carolina for the fourth podcast in our series. Sam has recently relocated to the San Diego area and we lucked out getting him to share his thoughts with us on his last days in Durham.
Sam discussed various subjects, including:
- Where does the Durham Data Academy comes from?
- What did he think about the Civil Analytics Network's Open Letter to the Open Data Publishing Community
- Does his program work on ensuring open data quality? What are some of the steps he makes in ensuring sound data governance?
- What role does open data play in regards to internal performance management?
 

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Special thanks:
Special Guest: Sam McClenney, Open Data Program Manager, Durham County Government, NC
Organizer: Jason Hare, Open Data Evangelist, OpenDataSoft
Music: “So Low” by Art of Escapism is licensed under CC BY SA
Links: City and County of Durham open data portal

Welcome to the OpenDataSoft Leadership Podcast Series, “Open Data Discussions”. Each month, Jason Hare, our Open Data Evangelist, features a different open data program around the country to discuss what has made it successful. These examples will provide insights and strategies that you can implement in your own city.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Janelle Bailey, Enterprise Data Strategist from the Town of Cary, North Carolina for the third podcast in our series.
Janelle discussed various subjects, including:
- Why is developing an open data policy important for the Town of Cary?
- What are the different data integration strategies developed by the Town of Cary?
- Does the work done by the Town of Cary about open data and smart city affect other municipalities?
- How does What Works Cities help to address both the technical aspect and the engagement part of their open data program? 
 

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Special thanks:
Special Guest: Janelle Bailey, Enterprise Data Strategist, Town of Cary, NC
Music: “So Low” by Art of Escapism is licensed under CC BY SA
Links: Town of Cary open data portal

Podcast Show Notes
Welcome to the OpenDataSoft Leadership Podcast Series, “Open Data Discussions”. Each month, we feature a different Open Data program around the country to discuss what has made it successful. These examples will provide insights and strategies that you can implement in your own city.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Jason Marshall, Greensboro Senior Application Developer and Open Data Program Manager, for the second podcast in our series.
Jason discussed various subjects, including:
- What role does open data play in policy making in Grensboro?
- How much time do you spend ensuring the quality of your open data?
- The distinctions between GIS interfaces and other data types.
- The "Open Gate City", Greenboro's effort to improve transparency, community engagement, and innovation through open data.
- The Civil Analytics Network's Open Letter to the Open Data Community.
Don’t forget to visit the OpenDataSoft blog for more data-related content and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on OpenDataSoft news, including how to get our next podcast!
Special thanks:
Special Guest: Jason Marshall, Greensboro Senior Application Developer and Open Data Program Manager
Music: “So Low” by Art of Escapism is licensed under CC BY SA
Links: City of Greensboro Open Data Portal

Podcast Show Notes
Welcome to the OpenDataSoft Leadership Podcast Series, “Open Data Discussions!” Each month, we will feature a different Open Data program around the country to discuss what has made it successful to provide insights and strategies you can implement in your own city!
We had the pleasure of welcoming Mark Leech, Technical Services Manager of the City of Albuquerque’s Police Department, during our first podcast.
Mark discussed various subjects ranging from:- Developing a plan to address transparency most effectively;- Avoiding participating in the “beauty pageant” of performance management to build an effective model using Open Data;- Engaging a diverse audience of end users;- The importance of ensuring high data quality, and how it can be accomplished.
Don’t forget to visit the OpenDataSoft blog for more data-related content and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on OpenDataSoft news, including how to get our next podcast!
Special thanks:
Special Guest: Mark Leech, Albuquerque Police Department Technical Services Manager
Music: “So Low” by Art of Escapism is licensed under CC BY SA
Links: City of Albuquerque Open Data Portal