IT Transformation in the Public Sector

Episode 3:
IT Transformation In The Public Sector
Thriving in our hyper digital era is a universal challenge, affecting all industries and both the public and private sectors. Jeff Ton sits down with Aleta Jeffress, Chief Information and Privacy Officer for the City of Aurora, to talk about how she handles the need for change, challenging the status quo and carrying out her IT vision among the unique challenges of the public sector. Having led IT teams at the federal, state and local levels, Aleta talks about her experiences with change management, connecting with constituents, supporting public safety and challenges with cloud migration.
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Time Stamped Table of Contents
1:09 Digital Transformation2:57 Serving constituents at the federal, state and local levels5:13 The “always on” nature of working in the public view6:42 Maintaining up time for public safety8:17 Challenges of migrating to the cloud10:03 Overcoming the challenges of cloud migration12:40 Public Sector vs. Private Sector16:04 Women in IT19:30 Challenging the status quo22:07 Confidence in your value24:11 Summary
Aleta Jeffress is the Chief Information and Privacy Officer for the City of Aurora. She has over 20 years as an executive business leader and technologist building relationships between business and technology to enable digital transformation and market growth. She drives innovative strategies for business and IT leadership, and has developed teams for Cybersecurity and Project Management Offices from the ground up.
The Technology Leader’s Guide to Digital Transformation
Host: Jeff Ton | Guest: Ron West
Strategies for IT leaders to innovate faster and create a clear vision.
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