Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Robert (Bob) Costello is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As the CIO, he leads the Agency’s efforts to develop, deploy, secure, and support technology solutions for the agency. Prior to this, he was a Public Sector Civilian Strategic Advisor at World Wide Technology. In this role, he engaged with federal government customers to identify and solve their most complex challenges, leveraging his extensive federal agency experience to develop and deliver innovative solutions that meet their needs and serve their mission.

Advancing Federal IT: A Conversation with Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer, OMB

What are the key federal IT priorities? What are the key cyber challenges facing the U.S. federal government? How is the U.S. federal government driving digital transformation across the federal enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer (FCIO), Office of Management and Budget. Originally aired: November 28, 2022
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Monday, February 13, 2023 - 10:35

Florian Breger

Florian Breger has held various management positions within private sector. From 2014-2018 he was Director of the Defense Division. Previously, Mr. Breger headed the internal security department for more than three years. As assistant to the management, Mr. Breger accompanied the transformation of the sales organization of IBM Deutschland GmbH. Mr. Breger has been working in the public sector since 2004 and gained his experience in various IT companies before starting his career at IBM Deutschland GmbH in 2008.

The Future of Tax

At the same time, they must adapt to constant changes. New laws, rising service expectations, and sophisticated tax avoidance schemes drive a constant stream of adjustments. Once policies change, operating procedures and supporting systems should adapt quickly. However, organizational inertia and complexity often make changes difficult.

Weekly Roundup November 14-18, 2022

Biden’s Nominee to Become Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Goes to the Full Senate. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee reported favorably out of committee Richard Revesz’s nomination to be administrator of OIRA, which oversees the regulatory process across the government, approves government information collections, establishes government statistical practices and coordinates federal privacy policy.

Scaling IT Modernization: A Conversation with Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy

What is the IT mission of the U.S. Department of Energy? How is it working to modernize its IT systems and infrastructure? What are the challenges and opportunities that advanced wireless (5G & beyond) presents for DOE? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
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Monday, November 14, 2022 - 10:45
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Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy

Ann Dunkin currently serves as Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she manages the Department’s information technology (IT) portfolio and modernization; oversees the Department’s cybersecurity efforts; leads technology innovation and digital transformation; and enables collaboration across the Department. She served in the Obama Administration as CIO of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Weekly Roundup November 7-11, 2022

Enhancing the FITARA scorecard. Opportunities exist to enhance the FITARA scorecard to ensure its continued relevance and to keep pace with technology changes. This year, ACT-IAC created a working group of former federal technology leaders, all now successful industry executives, to evaluate the FITARA Scorecard and identify potential enhancements to ensure its relevancy and to keep pace with technology changes.

How Can Government Promote Greater Homeownership Across Communities of Color?

Blog Contributor: Emily Cheston, Digital Business Strategy, IBM Consulting

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