CDT Connect: Executive Messages

Broadband for All, Digital Equity Together

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...

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Values-Driven Innovation

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....

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Good Things Ahead

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...

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Season’s Greetings from CDT

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...

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Get to Know CDT’s Executive Leadership Team

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,...

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OTech Tunes Up Services: Learn More at the Forum

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...

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Switch to Online Increased Public Employee Learning

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...

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