
Tune in to Dr. Alan Shark’s interviews with technology leaders from cities and counties across the nation. This series focuses on various aspects of technology leadership, including emergency response, the evolving role of AI, digital service delivery, citizen communication, emerging technologies, and future requirements for professional development.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyGovernment | |||

Season 6: Episode 9: The New Reality: When Technology Leadership Becomes Change Management
A conversation with Rolland Kornblau, Director of Technology, City of San Bernardino
With over 27 years of experience in education and local government, Roll... more
Season 6: Episode 8: Accessibility in the Digital and AI Age
A conversation with Don Torrez, principal of Torrez Solutions, and Co-host Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenue Officer at CITIBOT.
Don has dedicated his expertise to helping organizations... more
Season 6: Episode 7: Inside “CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties” new book!
A conversation with Darryl Polk, Director of Education, Public Technology Institute (PTI), with Alan Shark.
Originally recorded in May 2026 as part of PTI’s Professional... more
Season 6, Episode 6: Tech Leadership – Balancing People and Technology
A conversation with Angie Wright, CGCIO, Chief Technology Officer at City of Beaumont, Texas, with Co-host Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenue Officer, CITIBOT.
Angie Wright has... more
Season 6: Episode 5: AI, Organizational Leadership, and the Water Sector: The Power, Peril, and Potential of AI for Emerging Leaders
A conversation with Alan Shark and Google’s NotebookLM.
Why AI matters now in the water sector. In an Emerging Lead... more
Season 6: Episode 4: Overcoming AI Paralysis and the Dangers of Shadow AI
A conversation with Alan Shark and Google’s NotebookLM.
In a recent interview with AI Data Press, Dr. Shark discusses the growing tension between institutional caution and th... more
Season 6: Episode 3: An Innovator in Practice – from AI accountability to improving citizen communications.
A conversation with Mike Dawisha, CIO of Genesee County (MI), with Co-host Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenue Officer, CITIBOT.
Mike Dawis... more
Season 6: Episode 2: : Leading Change: How Chief Digital & Innovation Officers Are Reshaping Public Service
A conversation with Crosby Burns, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, County of Marin (CA), with Co-host Mary Frances Coryell, Chief Revenu... more










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The series centers on technology leadership within city and county governments, with a steady focus on how CIOs and senior IT leaders navigate AI adoption, cybersecurity, data governance, and citizen-facing digital services. Episodes balance personal career journeys with practical governance insights—from budgeting and vendor management to building AI literacy, risk-aware policies, and governance frameworks. Across conversations, the show consistently highlights how public-sector tech leaders translate emerging technologies into reliable, equitable services for residents, while balancing security, transparency, and public trust. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on leadership, cross-department collaboration, and the human elements of dig... more
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