Top 10 State Technology Leaders - 2023

Jonathan Askins is the director of the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS) Division of Information Systems (DIS) and is also the state's Chief Technology Officer. Askins has more than twenty-five years of experience in business development, operations, contract negotiation, and management

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Data Analytics Trends of the Industry in Recent Years

By: Jonathan Askins, Chief Technology Officer/Director of Arkansas Division of Information Systems

“The trend toward centralization and consolidation of federated networks is one of the most notable developments in data analytics. Numerous organizations, including federated states, are investigating methods to consolidate their dispersed networks under a centralized roof”

Stuart Williams is an experienced Information Technology Director with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong information technology professional skilled in Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, Communication, and Decision-Making.

Pat is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in information technology service development and implementation. During his tenure with South Dakota state government, BIT has achieved national recognition as a leader in technology service consolidation efforts in government and education.

Adam Radel is excited to be a part of the transportation industry's digital transformation. He believes that geospatial technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we design, build, and maintain transportation systems.

IT executive with leadership experience building and managing open access fiber networks. Direct experience in strategic planning, financial management, contract and procurement management, product/service development and customer service operations.

Russell is a natural leader with a track record of motivating teams in a multiple jurisdictional environment while managing change for both projects and operational efforts.

As Chief Technology Officer, Craig Felchle is responsible for the vision and strategic direction for technology that enables and empowers North Dakota's state government, local government, educational entities, and public safety across the State.

Dwight is the manager of the Application Development and Database administration teams. Provide team training plans, budget, development standards. Recruit and develop staff to maintain coverage for all teams and projects. Responsibilities include project planning for major system development and implementations

Jeff Parmer is the Director of IT at State of Maryland. Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity

Experienced Information Technology Manager, Application Developer, Webmaster, and Database Administrator in a wide variety of industries. Seeking to utilize my education, skills and experience in managing an Information Technology department.