As state and local governments charge out of the days of the pandemic, leading IT officials are bursting with transformative initiatives that are reshaping the public sector technology landscape.
In their work, these officials rely more than ever on partnerships across jurisdictions and with the private sector. Where visible, these strong relationships informed StateTech‘s list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2023.
StateTech has closely followed themes of modern workplace management, IT modernization, cloud management and cybersecurity preparedness this year, and these leaders have distinguished themselves in these areas of practice.
We hope these 30 state and local IT influencers, listed in alphabetical order by first name or organization name, will guide readers to insights and opinions on the latest in government technology. If you’re on the list, spread the news and grab our IT Influencer cover image for your social media pages or websites.
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Anthony Robbins
Anthony Robbins, vice president for federal sales at NVIDIA, drives innovation in the public sector. His tech expertise fuels transformative solutions, advancing artificial intelligence, data science and high-performance computing in government domains.
Carol Burroughs
As North Carolina’s chief data officer, Carol Burroughs shapes data strategy, supporting data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation for the state’s public services and governance.
Dessa Gypalo
As the chief data officer for Illinois, Dessa Gypalo leads data-driven initiatives, shaping policy and innovation to use data for improved public services and government efficiency.
James Collins
James Collins oversees Microsoft‘s public sector initiatives, empowering governments and organizations with cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges and enhance public services worldwide. He is a former CIO of Delaware.
James Weaver
North Carolina CIO James Weaver drives technology innovation, fostering efficiency and enhancing public services for the people of his state through strategic IT leadership.
Jason Snyder
Massachusetts CIO Jason Snyder leads digital transformation efforts, fostering innovation to modernize public services and enhance government efficiency for the commonwealth’s citizens.
Linda Gerull
Linda Gerull, CIO for the city of San Francisco, drives technological progress, enhancing services and fostering innovation to make the city more efficient and better connected.
Lisa Kent
Houston CIO Lisa Kent leads technological advancement, optimizing services and fostering innovation for a more connected and efficient city.
Nikhil Deshpande
Nikhil Deshpande, Georgia’s chief digital officer, spearheads digital transformation, harnessing technology to modernize public services and foster innovation for the state’s citizens and businesses.
Reenie Askew
Reenie Askew, CIO of Charlotte, N.C., drives tech innovation for the city, optimizing services and fostering digital growth to benefit the community.
Russell Haupert
Russell Haupert, CIO of Tampa, Fla., spearheads tech-driven solutions to enhance city services and infrastructure, fostering innovation for a more connected and resilient Tampa.
Shane McDaniel
Shane McDaniel is CIO of the city of Seguin, Texas, near San Antonio. He has several decades of experience as an IT administrator in U.S. military, intelligence and municipal government roles.
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