The Public Sector Show by TechTables

Joe Toste
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The Public Sector Show by TechTables

The Podcast and Community for Public Sector CIOs and CISOs. Welcome to the The Public Sector Show by TechTables, featuring human-centric stories from C-level technology leaders. Hosted by Joe Toste, you'll gain valuable insights on current issues and challenges faced by top leaders. Through interviews, speaking engagements, and live podcast tour events, we unite public sector CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology leaders in fostering collaboration and meaningful connections in the ever-evolving technology landscape. techtables.substack.com

  1. 2D AGO

    #208: Texas County Women Leading 6M+ Residents: From Flooded Data Centers to AI Innovation Lab to Building Unbreakable Teams

    #208: Texas County Women Leading 6M+ Residents: From Flooded Data Centers to AI Innovation Lab to Building Unbreakable Teams [2024 Houston Live Podcast Tour] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Sindhu Menon, CIO & Executive Director of Universal Services, Harris County Robyn Doughtie, CIO, Fort Bend County Misty Witmer, CIO, Galveston County Mani Nagothu, Field CISO, SentinelOne What You’ll Learn: How Harris County's innovation lab is testing AI and emerging technologies while building nimble, resident-centric, and resilient operations Why Fort Bend County successfully processed 30,000 ServiceNow tickets while reducing active projects from 200 to 86 through strategic prioritization Galveston County's approach to coastal resilience, including data center failover systems and business continuity planning for hurricane seasons The strategic evolution of cybersecurity leadership from technical expertise to enterprise risk management integration How county CIOs are building the next generation through customer experience academies, with one leader surprising her team with new leadership training objectives Timestamps (01:00) Meet the Texas County Women: 6M+ Residents Served (03:00) Building Nimble, Resident-Centric Organizations During Transformation (07:00) Strategic Leadership Team Development: CTO, Justice Technology Leaders (09:00) From Pennsylvania to Texas Coast: Modernization in Hurricane Territory (12:00) ServiceNow and Workday Implementation: Balancing Resources and Priorities (14:00) Data Center Flooding Lessons: "Basements in Houston Area, Not a Good Idea" (17:00) Emergency Preparedness: Raleigh vs Houston Regional Differences (20:00) Coastal Resilience: Building Continuity Systems That Never Go Offline (26:00) Digital Equity and Broadband: Beyond Infrastructure to Digital Literacy (30:00) Court System Modernization: Business Intelligence Transforming Resident Services (36:00) Lifting Teams Up: Leadership Development and Internal Promotion Strategies Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    43 min

  2. 6D AGO

    #207: Bringing Soldiers Home to Building the Digital Identity with Blake Hall, Founder & CEO, ID.me

    #207: Bringing Soldiers Home to Building the Digital Identity with Blake Hall, Founder & CEO, ID.me Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Blake Hall, Founder & CEO, ID.me What You’ll Learn: How Blake's grandfather earned a Bronze Star with Valor at Anzio and established three leadership rules that shaped three generations of soldiers Why Roy, an Iraqi interpreter, became a life-changing mission that demonstrated the true meaning of bringing everyone home How ID.me is building the identity layer for the internet with a digital wallet that puts consumers in control of their data The four immutable character traits Blake screens for: optimism, kindness over niceness, fight-or-flight control, and zero tolerance for jerks Strategic fundraising lessons from raising over $100 million while maintaining company control and avoiding liquidation preference traps Timestamps (01:00) Military Heritage: Three Generations of Soldiers from WWII to Iraq (02:00) Grandfather's Bronze Star: Saving His Unit at Anzio Against Nazi Machine Guns (04:00) The Three Family Rules: Humility, Hard Assignments, and Leadership Lessons (05:00) Roy's Story: Meeting the Iraqi Interpreter Who Looked Like a "Water Boy" (07:00) Combat Reality: 19 of 22 Interpreters Executed Over 24 Months (08:00) The Promise: "I'm Going to Bring All My Guys Home" (13:00) Combat to Civilian: "Where Do I Go on Friday to Hang Out?" (14:00) ID.me's Mission: Building the Identity Layer for the Internet (15:00) Digital Wallets Beyond Payments: Privacy Filters and Never Do Same Thing Twice (21:00) Core Value #1: "Don't Be a Jerk" - Zero Tolerance Policy (22:00) Core Value #2: "Kind vs. Nice" - Truth-Telling Over People-Pleasing (23:00) Core Value #3: "No Pessimists" - The Apollo 13 Mindset (25:00) Hiring Strategy: Screening for Immutable Character Traits First (27:00) Duke Basketball Example: Coach K's "We're Gonna Win" Leadership (31:00) Fundraising Timing: Running Experiments Before Raising Capital (34:00) Paul Graham's Wisdom: "Love from Few vs. Lukewarm from Many" (36:00) Founding Team Dynamics: Complementary Skills and Vesting Agreements (39:00) Strategic Investors: USAA Partnership Without Control Strings (40:00) Crossover Funds: Viking Global's $100M+ Rounds Without Board Control (42:00) The Four Business Questions: Size, Frequency, Price, and Moats (45:00) Book Recommendations: Military Leadership to Tech Innovation Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min

  3. JUL 4

    #206: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown - Navy SEAL to Extreme Ownership

    #206: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown - Navy SEAL to Extreme Ownership Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: JP Dinnell, former U.S. Navy SEAL, Leadership Instructor, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor, Echelon Front What You’ll Learn: How JP went from being served divorce papers on his anniversary to rebuilding his marriage using extreme ownership principles Why Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War by putting team first The dangerous transition trap that destroys military veterans (and how to avoid it by establishing a clear new mission) JP's daily "war against complacency" strategy that protects your marriage, business, and health from gradual decay The 3 pillars of elite mastery that took JP from Delta Platoon sniper to Echelon Front leadership instructor Timestamps (03:12) JP's SEAL Team Background and Combat Experience (07:55) The Dark Transition: When Everything Falls Apart (11:00) Driving Ownership: Lessons from Ramadi Combat Operations (17:00) Extreme Ownership: The Path Out of Dark Places (22:00) Entrepreneurship as the Ultimate Reality Check (25:00) Declaring War on Complacency Every Single Day (31:00) Humility: The #1 Trait of Combat-Effective Leaders (38:00) Three Pillars of Elite Mastery: Discipline, Patience, Dedication (42:00) Echelon Front's FTX: Real-Time Leadership Under Pressure Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    49 min

  4. JUL 1

    #205: From Hurricane Harvey to Beryl: Houston's "One Family" Emergency Response [Houston 2024]

    #205: From Hurricane Harvey to Beryl: Houston's "One Family" Emergency Response [2024 Houston Live Podcast Tour] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Summer Xiao, Deputy CIO - EAS/PMO, City of Houston Jane Wu, Deputy Director - Data Privacy & Business Operations Management, City of Houston Bert Quarfordt, Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) - IT Infrastructure, City of Houston What You’ll Learn: How Houston's IT team evolved emergency response protocols through nine federally declared disasters, building bench strength after losing key expertise Why pre-positioned contracts and vendor partnerships are critical for rapid emergency deployment without compromising standards or security How Hurricane Beryl knocked out power to 350+ city locations serving 2.6 million residents and the specific recovery strategies used The "one family approach" that transforms team culture through initiatives like Summer's snack cart and cross-departmental collaboration Why cloud-first infrastructure strategies provide essential resilience when local data centers fail during natural disasters Timestamps (03:00) 9 Federal Disasters: Building Emergency Response Bench Strength (08:00) Hurricane Beryl: 350+ Locations Lost Power, 2.6M Residents Affected (12:00) Tier One Response: From Prep to Recovery Operations (17:00) 311 Crisis: Data Center Meltdown During Emergency Response (25:00) Keeping 911 Systems Operational When Infrastructure Fails (31:00) The "One Family Approach": Crisis Collaboration That Actually Works (34:00) Summer Snacks: Building Team Culture Through Food and Connection (40:00) AI and Cloud-First: Future-Proofing Against Climate Disasters (45:00) Crisis Leadership Lessons for Public Sector CXOs Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    48 min

  5. JUN 27

    #204: Why Texas DMV Chose $6M in Planning Over $150M (Plus TDLR's 25-Program Modernization)

    #204: Why Texas DMV Chose $6M in Planning Over $150M (Plus TDLR's 25-Program Modernization) [Houston 2024] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Wendy Barron, CIO, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Courtney Arbour, Executive Director, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) What You’ll Learn: How choosing $6 million in planning funds over $150 million in immediate funding can lead to better modernization outcomes at Texas DMV The strategic approach to consolidating 25+ programs and 8 legacy licensing systems at TDLR into a unified platform How Texas DMV interfaces with 254 counties through 500+ Tax Assessor Collector offices and plans to streamline manual processes using RPA The innovative use of regulatory authority to combat human trafficking through emergency facility closures and cross-agency data sharing Why building relationships with vendor communities and stakeholder feedback loops drives successful transformation in government Timestamps (03:00) Why Licensing is Workforce Development: Career Transition Strategy (05:00) $6M vs $150M: How DMV Chose Planning Over Quick Implementation (08:00) 25+ Programs, 8 Legacy Systems: TDLR's Consolidation Strategy (11:00) Solving the "Page 10 Error": RPA for 500+ County Tax Offices (16:00) 35 Facilities Closed: Using Tech Authority to Combat Human Trafficking (18:00) Multi-State CIO Networks: Learning from Florida, California, Arizona (21:00) Innovation Sources: Vendor Partnerships and Stakeholder Feedback Loops (25:00) 2025 Execution Plan: Balancing Quick Wins with Long-Term Vision (27:00) New York's Planning Failures: Expensive Lessons for Texas Modernization Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min

  6. JUN 18

    #203: UHCL's 6-Week Leadership Pivot + AI Student Concierge + NASA Innovation Culture [Houston 2024]

    #203: UHCL's 6-Week Leadership Pivot + AI Student Concierge + NASA Innovation Culture [Houston 2024] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Dr. LeeBrian Gaskins, Senior Associate Vice President of IT/CIO at University of Houston-Clear Lake What You’ll Learn: - 6-week crisis leadership insights: How Dr. Gaskins built team trust and executed digital transformation during COVID with a brand-new team - AI concierge vision for higher ed: Real-world use cases for student support systems that access enterprise data and provide personalized recommendations - NASA's cultural influence on tech strategy: How space program values of exploration and resilience shape innovation approaches in higher education - Email security culture building: Lessons from achieving 96-97% spam filtering while shifting user behavior from "fix later" to "safety first" - Collaboration as "magnifier and multiplier": Why Texas higher ed leaders prioritize peer networking and mentorship for amplified problem-solving Timestamps 00:34 - Introduction and NASA Memorabilia Space Tour 01:00 - Dr. Gaskins' Journey: West Virginia to NASA's Backyard 03:00 - Childhood Space Dreams Driving Technology Innovation 05:00 - International Business Background and Cross-Border Tech 08:00 - Texas Higher Ed Collaboration Networks and Mentorship 11:00 - Collaboration as a "Magnifier and Multiplier" Strategy 13:00 - NASA's Cultural Influence on STEM and Resilience 17:00 - 6-Week COVID Crisis Leadership with New Team 23:00 - Human-Centric Tech: Internet Access and TTY Device Stories 28:00 - AI in Higher Ed: Ethics, Policy, and Student Experience 34:00 - AI Concierge Vision: Enterprise Data and Student Support 41:00 - Email Security Culture: 96-97% Spam Filtering Success 45:00 - EDUCAUSE Takeaways and Cross-Pollination Benefits Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    48 min
  7. #202: UTSA's Bold Careers 85+ Student Program + UCLA's 2028 Olympics Campus Transformation [EDUCAUSE 2024]

    JUN 6

    #202: UTSA's Bold Careers 85+ Student Program + UCLA's 2028 Olympics Campus Transformation [EDUCAUSE 2024]

    #202: UTSA's Bold Careers 85+ Student Program + UCLA's 2028 Olympics Campus Transformation [EDUCAUSE 2024] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: Dr. Vanessa Kenon, Associate VP for Technology Compliance and Community Engagement, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Dr. Joe Way, Executive Director of Digital Spaces, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) What You’ll Learn: How UTSA's Bold Careers program expanded to serve over 85 students through partnerships with Rackspace, Dell Technologies, and DoD contractors Why eSports is a multi-billion dollar industry creating new career pathways for students beyond traditional gaming roles UCLA's strategic preparation to serve as Olympic Village for the 2028 Olympics while increasing enrollment by 20-25% The importance of creating frictionless campus experiences that integrate technology across dorms, classrooms, and events How digital twins of campus spaces can optimize resources, improve sustainability, and transform the educational experience Timestamps (02:24) UTSA's Bold Careers: Expanding to 85+ Students with Industry Partners (05:00) UCLA's Digital Transformation and Olympic Village Preparation (07:58) Student Success Stories: Building Experience and Careers (11:11) "Students Are Their Own Brand": The Modern Education Model (14:22) eSports as a Multi-Billion Dollar Career Pathway (17:47) UCLA's Vision: Creating a Frictionless Campus Experience (20:59) Digital Twin Campus: Optimizing Resources and Sustainability (28:59) Meeting Students Where They Are: The Future of Learning Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min

  8. MAY 7

    #201: UHCL's NASA Partnership + UT System's Enterprise AI Strategy [EDUCAUSE 2024]

    #201: UHCL's NASA Partnership + UT System's Enterprise AI Strategy [EDUCAUSE 2024] Brought to you by: SentinelOne—Learn how SentinelOne empowers this state to stay secure. Verizon Frontline—The advanced network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most. Carahsoft—The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports government agencies and education/healthcare markets. Contact your Carahsoft rep today to access special discount pricing exclusively through the TechTables + Carahsoft partnership! Featuring: - Dr. LeeBrian Gaskins, Senior Associate Vice President of IT/CIO at University of Houston-Clear Lake - William Huang, Deputy CIO, University of Texas System What You’ll Learn: Student-Centered Innovation in Higher Ed UT System declared 2024 as "the year of the student," implementing the 25-year-old Archer Center Fellows program that brings 30-40 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to Washington D.C. for leadership development The UT System's 12-week summer internship program provides students with 9 hours weekly of professional development alongside functional work in IT, business, accounting, and legal areas UHCL prioritizes graduate education growth through collaborative approaches with other Houston institutions, rejecting the "zero-sum game" mentality in student recruitment to create shared student success Enterprise AI Implementation Strategy UT Health Houston formalized a major partnership with OpenAI to provide advanced AI tools for medical students and clinical faculty, representing one of several mission-specific AI implementations UT System has deployed a multi-node private AI cluster at their shared data center for all 14 institutions to develop business use cases, creating a secure on-premises AI environment UHCL is developing 24/7 AI tutoring systems that help students identify knowledge gaps before exams and using AI analytics to mine historical student data for previously unrecognized improvement opportunities Cross-Campus Collaboration Framework The UT System achieves economies of scale by site-licensing Microsoft tools for all 256,000 students, faculty, staff and clinicians across its 14 institutions UHCL collaborates with neighboring Houston campuses to create consistent experiences for faculty who teach across multiple institutions and share licensing resources Regional partnerships between campuses with similar demographics (like Hispanic-serving institutions) enable targeted technology solutions for specific student populations Space & AI Educational Innovation UHCL was established through direct partnership with NASA, whose director requested graduate education facilities near the space center 50 years ago The university houses NASA archives through the Space Act and maintains strong aerospace engineering and space exploration business programs UT San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio jointly created one of the first programs combining a medical degree with a master's in AI, featuring three years of medical education, one year of AI focus, and a capstone integration year Timestamps 01:37 - William Huang's background and DJ experience 02:00 - 2024: "The Year of the Student" and Archer Center Fellows 04:42 - Enterprise AI Strategy across UT System 07:58 - UHCL's AI Policy and Student Success Applications 10:53 - Balancing System-Wide Initiatives Across 14 UT Institutions 12:00 - Regional Collaboration Between Houston Area Campuses 16:24 - UHCL's NASA Connection and Aerospace Focus 19:25 - How AI Will Transform Digital Transformation Connect 🤝 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtoste/ 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://x.com/thejoetoste 🏛️ Follow on LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techtables/ 📽️ Subscribe here: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@techtables Whenever you’re ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables: 1. 📬 The TechTables Newsletter: Join our thriving community of senior technology leaders by subscribing to the TechTables Newsletter. Gain early access to the latest episodes, industry insights, and exclusive event updates. Join now: https://www.techtables.com/ 2. 🤝 The Collaboratory: The Exclusive Peer Network for Senior Technology Leaders in Public Sector, nationwide. The Collaboratory is a 100% Public Sector, Vendor-Free Private Community where you can connect, share strategies, and drive innovation alongside peers through monthly virtual meetings and our annual national event. CXOs Only Join Now: The Collaboratory: https://www.techtables.com/collaboratory 3. 🤝 The Better Together Series: a virtual podcast series where TechTables partners with leading CXOs and vendor partners for candid conversations that showcase real-world solutions, spark innovation, and drive industry action. Email me at joe@techtables.com Get full access to TechTables at techtables.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min
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The Podcast and Community for Public Sector CIOs and CISOs. Welcome to the The Public Sector Show by TechTables, featuring human-centric stories from C-level technology leaders. Hosted by Joe Toste, you'll gain valuable insights on current issues and challenges faced by top leaders. Through interviews, speaking engagements, and live podcast tour events, we unite public sector CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology leaders in fostering collaboration and meaningful connections in the ever-evolving technology landscape. techtables.substack.com

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