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In this episode, Jennifer Saha interviews Jordan Burris, who leads Socure’s public sector business using AI to verify identity and predict fraud risk, drawing on his prior work in digital trust and as chief of staff to the U.S. CIO. Burris argues fra... more

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, host Jennifer Seha talks with longtime public-sector consultants Heide Cassidy and Eugene Martinez about why government IT procurement—especially in California—so often feels slow, expensive, and overly burdensome. ... more

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss how California government transitions affect thousands of gubernatorial appointees and the broader technology landscape, especially with an uncertain governor’s race an... more

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss common private-sector sales behaviors that can offend or erode credibility with government clients. They argue titles matter (e.g., “Vice President of Capture” feels cr... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Burris
Lead, public sector business at Socure
Socure
Episode: E77: Rebuilding Trust in Government Identity and Fraud Controls
Heide Cassidy
Career public sector consultant with 30 years of experience
Public sector consulting
Episode: E76: Why Government IT Procurement Costs More—and How to Fix It
Eugene Martinez
Lifelong public sector consultant with California focus
Public sector consulting
Episode: E76: Why Government IT Procurement Costs More—and How to Fix It
Chris Given
Incoming state Chief Information Officer (CIO)
State of California
Episode: E75: Appointments, State IT Leadership, and the Risks of Being ‘At the Pleasure’
Jeffrey Marino
Director, California Office of Data and Innovation (ODI)
California ODI
Episode: E64: Innovating Government Services with Data and Technology
Amy Tong
Senior Counselor to the Governor focusing on government efficiency
Office of the Governor, State of California
Episode: E62: A Deep Dive into California's Innovative Strategies with Amy Tong
Mike Hussey
Former state CIO in Utah, now at Oracle
Oracle
Episode: E61: Navigating the Shift from Public to Private Sector in GovTech
James Regan
Former Deputy Secretary of Workforce at Government Operations Agency (California); founder at Clutch Consulting
Clutch Consulting; Government Operations Agency, California
Episode: E60: Bridging Public and Private Sectors with AI and Human-Centered Design
Adam Silver
Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission
California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
Episode: E59: Integrating AI for Ethical Transparency – A Conversation with Adam Silver

Hosts

Jen Saha
Co-host focusing on government technology and procurement discussions
Russell Lowery
Host with expertise in public-sector procurement and IT modernization

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Gov tech series

    A must listen to podcast if your involved with procurement in SLED. Russel and Jen do a great job in laying out the confusing process of supporting and selling in California SLED.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dougerdad
    United States3 years ago
  • Gov Tech and the Future

    A super interesting listen! Thank you to Russell and Jennifer for providing your insights! I look forward to seeing the growth of this podcast. I think there is a plethora of topics that individuals in this arena would find helpful and would be fascinated to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MasonV.
    United States3 years ago
  • Valuable Tool

    This was beyond helpful and was great quality..the separate viewpoints have a solid general synopsis on the data processes and left me feeling as though I had a better definition of what this field represents! There was was good factual statistics and multiple viewpoints were provided.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kamal Gray
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful and easy to digest!

    Great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AR1013!
    United States3 years ago
  • Very Informative

    Great listen and super informative! Easy to understand!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur D J
    United States3 years ago

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Great depth on data, processes, and vendor perspectives for public sector buyers.
Insightful host duo with well-grounded state and local focus.
High-quality, informative episodes that are easy to digest and implement.
Presents a solid mix of policy context and actionable advice for vendors and agencies.
Covers procurement hurdles with clear, practical guidance for government sales.

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#133
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#155
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E57: Bridging Public-Private Partnerships in Cybersecurity
Q: What is the core mission of the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center?
To share threat intelligence, simplify it to an unclassified level for private sector use, and collaborate with industry to strengthen products and defenses against nation-state actors.
E75: Appointments, State IT Leadership, and the Risks of Being ‘At the Pleasure’
Q: What does that kind of departure mean for day-to-day operations like procurement and project approvals?
The guest describes a ripple effect where vendor relationships, contracts, and policy implementation become uncertain, leading to a shift in how teams plan and how continuity is maintained.
E75: Appointments, State IT Leadership, and the Risks of Being ‘At the Pleasure’
Q: So I want to tap into your expertise a little bit. What is going through the minds of the.gov person who is in their seat today?
The guest explains that incumbents worry about job security when a new governor could replace many key roles, and they must navigate a nine-month horizon to prove themselves or risk being replaced by the new administration.
E73: What State Employees Want From Gov Tech
Q: What happens next after gathering all these ideas, and who is responsible for moving them forward?
Director Marino stressed that department leaders must take ownership and actually implement changes; without action the exercise risks disenfranchising participants and eroding trust.
E73: What State Employees Want From Gov Tech
Q: In your own analysis of the report, what were the cross-cutting insights that stood out to leadership and explain why they matter for implementation?
The core insights show technology as an enabler for modernizing workflows, which can stabilize the workforce and reduce frustration; leaders need to translate those insights into concrete actions, or the value of the effort is lost on staff.

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What is Gov Tech Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on how technology, policy, and procurement intersect in government, with a heavy emphasis on state and local IT modernization, AI governance, and procurement reforms. Conversations frequently explore practical challenges and reforms in public-sector buying, vendor engagement, data strategy, and cross-jurisdiction collaboration, often anchored by California-focused case studies and insights from senior public-sector practitioners and policy experts. Notable strengths include a cadence of expert knowledge, strong real-world anecdotes, and a clear focus on making government tech work more efficiently and transparently for both agencies and vendors. Potential listeners who want concrete guidance on selling to or partnering... more

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