1、State TechnologyModernizationA Discussion on Managing,Protecting,and Sharing Data Across the USEXPERT DIALOGUEThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 along with the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security(CARES)Act of 2020 have provided trillions of dollars in economic stimulus funding.Included in

2、 this legislation are billions of dollars through which state and local governments can modernize technology and provide improved services to citizens.In partnership with Snowflake,the Government Business Council(GBC)interviewed Chief Data Officers(CDOs)from across the country in order to better und

3、erstand how states are using this federal funding to modernize network systems,improve data sharing,and address unemployment fraud.INTRODUCTIONTHE EXPERTSDR.RAVI KRISHNANChief Data&Analytics OfficerState of North DakotaAs CDO for that state of North Dakota,Dr.Krishnan is in charge of all things data

4、 for the state,including analytics,data management,business intelligence,data warehousing,and data strategy.Dr.Krishnan and his team also work with robotics processes,machine learning,and develop custom applications.PATRICK MCLOUGHLINChief Data OfficerState of MarylandAs CDO for the state of Marylan

5、d,Patrick McLoughlin is responsible for coordinating and directing data use and management across Marylands state agencies.Mr.McLoughlin works with state agency officers to set guidance and policies for data that enable better-informed decision-making through data analytics.ADAM CARPENTERChief Data

6、OfficerState of MontanaAs CDO for the state of Montana,Adam Carpenter works with state agencies to understand their data challenges and then help them develop strategies to solve them.Mr.Carpenter leverages his background in consulting and machine learning engineering to guide the states decision-ma