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Tune in to Dr. Alan Shark’s interviews with technology leaders from cities and counties across the nation. This series focuses on various aspects of technology leadership, including emergency response, the evolving role of AI, digital service delivery, citizen communication, emerging technologies, and future requirements for professional development.

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Season 3: Episode 14: City of Tempe Adopts Ethical AI Policy – The How and Why

Posted August 4, 2023

A conversation with Dr. Stephanie Deitrick, Chief Data Officer at City of Tempe, AZ.



Tempe...

Season 3: Episode 13 - Taking on The Heat with Tech – Meet the City of Phoenix’s “Chief Heat Officer” - a Special Encore Edition

Posted July 19, 202300:31:51

CBS, NBC, CNN continue to cover the significance of cities hiring “Chief Heat Officers”. The first in the Nation was Phoenix. Prior to all the national...

Season 3: Episode 12 - Data Governance the Foundation of AI - A Special Encore Edition

Posted July 5, 202300:00:31

A conversation with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, author of the best-selling book, Data Governance for Dummies – a compelling book and discussion for all.

Season 3: Episode 11 - Mosquitoes.org – A Look at The IT Director and this Very Special District – It’s all About the Buzz - A Special Encore Edition

Posted June 12, 202300:34:48

A Conversation with Robert Ferdan CGCIO, IT Director, Alameda County Mosquito District.


Few realize that there are over 700 mosquito...

Season 3: Episode 10: A State & Local Government Technologist Views from Many Lenses

Posted May 17, 2023

Season 3: Episode 10, May 18: 

A conversation with Eric Skomra, State & Local Government Chief Technology &...