Public Sector Future

In this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January's mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. AT's first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. They discuss how digital engineering with agile approaches and cloud-enabled technologies can help achieve mission outcomes.  AT Ball [host] |  LinkedIn...

Tom Wright is the CEO of the Regional Plan Association, an organization that brings together research, communities, and politicians to help plan the New York metropolitan region. He joined Future of Infrastructure host Jeremy Goldberg for a discussion of what they've learned by taking the long view of city and regional planning. Tom Wright RPA | Regional Plan Association Microsoft Public Sector Ce...

Dan Zarrilli, Special Advisor for Climate & Sustainability at Columbia University, and former Chief Climate Policy Advisor in the New York City Mayor's Office, joins Future of Infrastructure host Jeremy Goldberg to talk about lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy and how New York City committed to a comprehensive approach to infrastructure that helps mitigate the impact of climate change and extrem...

In this episode, host Olivia Neal welcomes Ashleigh Sinclair, Managing Associate at Linklaters and Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead at Microsoft. The co-authors share insights from their paper on How to Use Building Blocks for a Successful Digital Transformation Strategy.   Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn     Andrew Cooke [ guest] | LinkedIn   Ashleigh Sinclair [guest]    Download the Building Bloc...

Mick Connolly is the Head of IT Innovation for HM Revenue and Customs in the UK. He chats with guest host Steve Barr about using technology to reach your goals, and the importance of innovation in tax and customs operations. Steve Barr [host] |  LinkedIn   Mick Connolly [guest] | LinkedIn HM Revenue & Customs Learn more about how Microsoft supports Public Finance organizations Microsoft Public Sec...

On the first episode of our Public Finance mini-series, Jeff Saviano, the Global Tax Innovation Leader for EY, tells host Olivia Neal about the intersection of tax and innovation and shares what he sees in the future of public finance. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn   Jeffrey Saviano [guest] | LinkedIn Learn more about how Microsoft supports Public Finance organizations. Microsoft Public Sector Ce...

How can governments manage and improve their cybersecurity and compliance? On the third episode of our cybersecurity mini-series, GovTech's Yeo Beng Huay explains how her team are using agile approaches to policy making, automation, and training to help agencies manage cybersecurity and compliance in the transition to cloud.   Alvaro Vitta [host] |  LinkedIn   Yeo Beng Huay [guest] | LinkedIn GovT...

On the second episode of our cybersecurity mini-series, Dr. Marcus Thompson talks with guest host, Alvaro Vitta about military lessons on cyber defense. He shares best practices for protecting sensitive data and why making risk-based decisions is so important. Alvaro Vitta [host] |  LinkedIn   Marcus Thompson [guest] | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and t...

Host Olivia Neal introduces Alvaro Vitta, Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector lead for cybersecurity. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we're dedicating a set of Public Sector episodes to exploring this topic. Alvaro's first guest is Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President of Customer Security and Trust at Microsoft. Tom discusses working with the government in Ukraine on cyber defe...

Denice Ross is the Chief Data Scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In our discussion, she shared a behind-the-scenes look into how data can be used to measure equitable investments and their outcomes with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "What makes me really excited about this infrastructure law is not just how much money it is, or the drumbeat of a...

What does global investment in infrastructure mean for the workforce? Karin Kimbrough is the Chief Economist at LinkedIn and an expert in the global workforce. With increased global investment in infrastructure, a skilled workforce is needed to meet that demand. In this conversation, we discuss what this investment means for green jobs and women, and how we can expect the job market to shift in co...

Ratna Amin, Project Director for the City Administrator Office at the City of Oakland joined us to discuss how civic organizations are pushing governments to get transit infrastructure right – and the complexity of defining success. "Let's revisit things because if we spend billions of dollars on the wrong projects, we are wasting our precious talent and resources, but we're missing out on what we...

Alice Charles is the former Lead for Cities, Infrastructure & Urban Services at the World Economic Forum and brings a truly global perspective and decades of experience to our discussion of infrastructure and its impact. In this conversation, we talked about infrastructure needs around the world, and what kind of investments we need to make to close the gap. "We also have to recognize that we have...

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada CEO, MJ Maynard joined Jeremy Goldberg to share how a collaboration between public agencies and technology companies helped make their roads safer. "Our mantra here at the Regional Transportation Commission is, without facts and data, you're just another person with an opinion." Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Jeremy Goldb...

In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Rear Admiral António Gameiro Marques, Director General of Portugal's National Security Authority.  We learn about Portugal's approach to security in the cloud and their development of controls and approaches for protecting restricted data. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter   António Gameiro Marques [guest] | LinkedIn   Learn more about the Natio...

CEO of Infrastructure Western Australia Philip Helberg joined Jeremy Goldberg for our latest discussion on the Future of Infrastructure. Infrastructure has to serve people in the long term and this discussion is all about how to effectively make long term plans for infrastructure investment, and just as importantly, how to know if your plan is working. Infrastructure Western Australia Jeremy Goldb...

Seleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT, joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems.  Los Angeles Depart of Transportation Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

Changing the face of Cleveland's lakefront has been a long-term project. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb joined Jeremy Goldberg in our latest Future of Infrastructure episode to talk about the importance of building trust and equity by investing in infrastructure like the lakefront and getting the basics right. Mayor Justin M. Bibb, City of Cleveland Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector...

In this episode host Olivia Neal speaks to Her Excellency Huda AlHashimi, the Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs to the United Arab Emirates Government. We learn why innovation is so important in Government, how the UAE adapted during COVID, and Hashimi shares her team's innovative successes. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter H.E. Huda AlHashimi [guest]  Microsoft Pu...

In the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public. Today, our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structure...

How can city leaders tackle the inequities of infrastructure built in the past? In this episode, Mayor Quinton Lucas joins host Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the legacy of U.S. Highway 71 in Kansas City, a divided community, and how he is using the U. S.'s infrastructure bill to build more equitable infrastructure.   Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn Mayor Quinton Lucas | Site | Twitter Bipartisan Infras...

In this episode host Olivia Neal passes the baton to Jeremy Goldberg, the Worldwide Director for Critical Infrastructure at Microsoft, as he launches a group of episodes that will dive deep into the future of infrastructure. Goldberg explains why this is an important topic and what you can expect to hear in this miniseries. Stay tuned for the first episode of  Future of Infrastructure  in this fee...

In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Dr. Rami Amin, lead author of the World Bank's Government Cloud Migration report. Amin shares his findings, common misconceptions on cloud adoption and discusses how digital transformation has developed as a priority. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter Rami Amin [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Read the full report on...

In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Mary Ann Blair, the Chief Information Security Officer of Carnegie Mellon University. Blair and her team, the Information Security Office, protect the global research university from cyber threats that attack the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and systems. Hear her challenges, priorities, and lessons learned since starting her...

In this episode we speak with Stefania Giannini, who was appointed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education in 2018, becoming the top UN official in the field. Prior to this, she served as Minister of Education in Italy, Senator of the Republic of Itay, and Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. Discover her goals for inclusion and sustainable development in education. Hear how...