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As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
The state government entities with these recruitments are focused on traffic safety, the environment and energy infrastructure safety.
“For the first time, I’ll be coming at this from the other side of the partnership, listening and collaborating to identify and implement technology solutions that meet each group’s unique business and program needs,” Jon Kirkham told Industry Insider — California.
The incumbent participates in making policy decisions and represents the office at budget hearings, chief deputy directors’ meetings at the California State Transportation Agency and at other high-level meetings, as required.
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