CDT Connect: Executive Messages
Broadband for All, Digital Equity Together
A message from Deputy Director of Broadband and Digital Literacy Scott Adams March 13, 2023 – Partner with us to develop the State’s Digital Equity plan and have a say in how future federal dollars are allocated to close the digital divide. Access to broadband and...
Values-Driven Innovation
A message from Jonathan Porat, State Chief Technology Innovation Officer February 8, 2023 – As I settle into my new role as State Chief Technology Innovation Officer, I’m often asked by my colleagues, what makes innovation at CDT different from my previous workplaces....
Good Things Ahead
By Jared Johnson, Deputy State Chief Information Officer and Chief Deputy Director of CDT January 11, 2023 – We’ve closed the door on 2022 and begun an exciting, new chapter in state technology. But let’s not shut the door quite so fast. In retrospect, there were...
Season’s Greetings from CDT
From Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director December 7, 2022 – As this year comes to an end, I'd like to recognize the accomplishments that helped us deliver best-in-class public sector technologies and optimized services for our residents. I’m grateful...
Get to Know CDT’s Executive Leadership Team
December 7, 2022 – Recently, we were happy to announce the appointment of five new executives by Governor Gavin Newsom: Jared Johnson, Deputy State Chief Information Officer and Chief Deputy Director Suzie Changus, State Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Porat,...
California’s Cybersecurity Community Comes Together for Sixth Annual Education Summit
A message from Vitaliy Panych, State Chief Information Security Officer November 2, 2022 – It was great to be back in person at the Oct. 20 California Cybersecurity Education Summit. Over 800 participants registered for the event demonstrating the security...
OTech Tunes Up Services: Learn More at the Forum
Scott MacDonald, Deputy State Chief Technology Officer October 5, 2022 – At OTech, we know how important it is to invest in the right tools for the job and your feedback helps us make sure we’re offering what you need most. We’ve been hard at work over the...
OSPD Makes Improvements to Help Build California’s One Digital Government
A Message from Chi Emodi, Chief Project Officer, Office of Statewide Project Delivery September 12, 2022 – I've heard it said that the road to success is always under construction. At CDT’s Office of Statewide Project Delivery, we’re putting on our hardhats and making...
Switch to Online Increased Public Employee Learning
By Brenda Bridges Cruz Deputy Director, Office of Professional Development August 3, 2022 – As we continue to build a first-rate training program, we keep in mind the important lesson that problems are meant to be overcome and there’s always an opportunity to...