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Christine Harada, who replaced Sarah Soto-Taylor as Government Operations undersecretary in August, is leaving the role for a position on the California Public Utilities Commission.
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The California Employment Development Department spent tens of millions on IT services this year, much of it with another state entity.
Changes in California’s technology leadership at the state and county levels were among the headlines in 2021 for Techwire readers. Here’s an overall look at key IT executive changes across the U.S.
Individual results may vary, but here are my picks for the year’s so-called top 5 stories – chosen not by their readership or page views but their significance now and in the future.
The California Department of Technology’s five most expensive purchases of IT goods in 2021, through mid-December, were all made with the same vendor, a familiar presence in state IT, and were quite costly.
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles made nearly 100 purchases of IT services through Dec. 15, and several of its most expensive appear to be centered on its existing systems and the large-scale technology modernization now underway.
The entities are seeking an enterprise architect, an IT manager, a chief of operations and a senior network security engineer.
Nevada County’s award-winning chief information officer, Steve Monaghan, says he wants to help rural elected and professional government leaders adapt to technology and to prioritize risks.
In a request for proposals, the Orange County Transportation Authority calls for a contractor to provide “Treasury Management Software.”
California’s community college system has seen a rise in the enrollment of malicious bots — likely on a mission to facilitate financial aid fraud. The exact scope of the problem is unclear, however.
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Available positions include information security officer, IT manager and senior business analyst/architect.
Officials with the California Department of General Services talked about milestones in telework and potential opportunities, at the recent California Department of Technology Vendor Forum.
“I am truly excited about the opportunity to join the organization at this stage of explosive growth,” Rebecca Morales told Techwire. “My goal at DataRobot is to build a movement to change the way the state of California uses AI.”
With no end in sight to the pandemic-induced downturn in public transportation ridership, many Bay Area transit agencies are warily eyeing their operating budgets, which have been kept afloat by billions in federal relief money during the public health crisis.
Mary Ann Bates, the first director of the Office of Cradle-to-Career Data, is currently a senior fellow in the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Bloomberg Philanthropies recognized the municipalities with What Works Cities Certifications for their use of data and evidence to inform decision-making. The total number of U.S. cities certified since 2017 is now 50.
In a request for quote, the California State Controller’s Office seeks assistance from IT companies with software implementation.
State Chief Information Officer Amy Tong, who’s led the California Department of Technology for more than five years, is moving to a new executive role in state government at month’s end.
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a chief information officer, and Ventura County is seeking an assistant chief information officer.
In a request for proposals, the California State Water Resources Control Board is calling for assistance in creating a new data system.
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