Seattle Information Technology Department

Seattle IT was well-represented at yesterday’s Washington Digital Government Summit in Tacoma. Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd helped to deliver the opening remarks, and multiple staff members spoke at panels during the event: ·??Architecture & Strategy Manager Aurilee G. appeared on a panel about cybersecurity principles. ·???Associate Director Harvey Arnone spoke about state and local collaboration. ·???Chief Privacy Officer Ginger Armbruster took part in a session about the responsibility that comes with handling government data, moderated by Interim Director of Applications Ashley Cooper, MBA. ·????Chief of Staff William Smith, MJ-LEL talked about the tools and programs needed to build the workplace and workforce of the future. By all accounts, it was a noteworthy gathering of government IT professionals exchanging industry knowledge.

Heads up! Today is the last day to submit a preliminary application for a 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant. By doing so, you can gain extra support to refine your proposal before the Dec. 16 final deadline. Let's bridge the digital divide together.?Discover how via our blog, TechTalk?. #TechMatchingFund #DigitalEquity

Seattle IT is honored to be recognized as a leader in the 24th annual Digital Cities Survey from the Center for Digital Government, part of Government Technology News! Congratulations to our dedicated and hardworking and dedicated team members! And congrats to the other winners in this survey. Read more to see how Seattle and so many other cities are using technology to better our services and our communities! https://lnkd.in/gW3xj8T2

Seattle IT's Michal Perlstein shared her thoughts on government digital services and the work here at City of Seattle. Read more on her Q & A interview on Work & Co.

The internet offers endless opportunities — and risks — for kids. Learn how to keep your family safe online via our blog, Tech Talk. ??????????? #CyberSafety #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

?? Career Alert! The Applications Division of Seattle Information Technology is seeking candidates for a GIS Analyst/Administrator to join the team. This position will be working with the Seattle Police Department. The posting will be open until filled with the first review deadline of November 11, 2024. Salary range for this role: $50.61 - $75.96 We offer a flexible hybrid work environment with two days required in office. Starting January 2, 2025, City employees will be required to be in office three days per week.

Most people walk past Seattle City Hall. Last month, TechTables went inside to spotlight the leaders of Seattle Information Technology Department - the team quietly transforming how ~760,000 Seattle residents experience government services. ?? Here are the four interviews you won't want to miss (sign up on the TechTables newsletter to not miss this drop): 1?? Enhancing Public Safety Through Human-Centered Design: Seattle’s Strategic Approach to Weather Events and Hazards on seattle.gov ??????????????????: ? Michal Perlstein, Senior Manager, Digital Engagement ? Dennis McCoy, Product Management Supervisor ? Jeff Beckstrom, Development Team Manager ? Michelle Ringgold, User Experience Lead 2?? AI and Public Good: Strategies for Responsible Tech in Government ??????????????????: ? Greg Smith, Chief Information Security Officer ? Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer ? Michael Cruz, Director of Data and AI for State and Local Government, Microsoft ? Ana LaNasa-Selvidge, Organizational Change Management Lead ? Ed Odom L., Race and Social Justice Lead: Equity Manager 3?? Leading with Purpose: Navigating Change, Culture, and Careers in the Modern Workplace ??????????????????: ? Saby Waraich ??, CIO, Clackamas Community College ? Ed Odom L., Race and Social Justice Lead: Equity Manager ? Melanie Vogt, PHR, Senior HR Business Advisor ? Curtis N., HR Director 4?? Exclusive Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Lindsey Pollak & we covered her book The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. Truly honored to hear from the staff, meet with staff, and have the opportunity to scratch the surface with the stories and work from the City of Seattle IT (and wow ?? that “half-time” talk by Mayor Harrell was ??????). ?? Couldn't make it to Seattle? Join me for my final event of 2024 - The TechTables Houston Live Podcast Tour is going down on Nov 7-8. Details here: https://lnkd.in/g6nzY2V3 #govtech #publicsector #govetechlive #digitalgovernment #Seattle #Seattlelearningconference

Another Digital Workplace Day is in the books! Last week, the City of Seattle hosted in-person and virtual attendees from the City of Seattle, King County, WA, City of Portland, City of Tacoma, City of Bellevue, Washington, Snohomish County, WA, and State of Washington. Attendees were able to connect with colleagues while hearing from industry experts about the technologies and best practices that help to transform our work. Digital Workplace Day started with a warm welcome from Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth and Seattle IT’s Chief Technology Officer, Rob Lloyd. The dynamic lineup of sessions focused on leveraging digital tools to enhance productivity and collaboration in our everyday work when delivering critical government services that address public safety, health, homelessness, and building thriving communities.?

The City of Seattle invites non-profits and community groups to apply for the Technology Matching Fund. With grants of up to $45,000, let's work together to enhance digital literacy in our communities. Application details here ? https://lnkd.in/gmygfaXH #TechMatchingFund #digitalequity #CityofSeattle