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The NYS Forum is a membership organization whose mission is to enable communication and collaboration between the IT public and private sectors in a neutral, non-biased environment.

02/06/2025

The Women in IT Roundtable kickoff on February 6th Roundtable brought together industry leaders for an insightful discussion on career paths, mentorship, and the future of women in technology.
Guest Speakers:
💡 Jenn Lorenz – ITS Executive Deputy CIO
💡 Marcy S. Stevens, Esq., MBA, CIPP/US – ITS Chief General Counsel
💡 Amtul Nayeem – Deputy Commissioner for Technology/OMH Dedicated Support
💡 Maureen McHugh – Account Director, SLED Northeast - Cribl
🎤 Moderator: R. Grace Dillon – Deputy Commissioner of Technology, Gaming, and Public Integrity

Key Takeaways:
✨ Career Growth is Not a Straight Line – Adaptability and continuous learning are essential in IT.
✨ Mentorship & Advocacy Matter – Strong mentors open doors, and paying it forward helps the next generation.
✨ Advice for the Future – Resilience, curiosity, and embracing change are critical for success.
✨ Encouraging Women in IT – Fostering diversity starts with mentorship, supportive workplaces, and active advocacy.

This discussion reinforced the power of community and mentorship in shaping the future of women in IT. Let’s continue to support and uplift each other as we grow in this ever-evolving field! 💪💻

What’s the best career advice you’ve received in IT? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

01/14/2025

January ‘25 M365 Community of Practice session with Danni Olson, Microsoft. This months session covered . Items discussed were: Public PowerBI Report Showcase; Simplified Data Access; Build a PowerBI Report (PowerBI Desktop); Publish PowerBI Report (PowerBI Web Service); Content Creator’s License (Pro), Content Viewer License.

01/08/2025

January ‘25 Business Analysis session, “Building Mobile Applications” with Christopher Ford, New York State Office of Information Technology Services.�While building mobile applications, there are common questions and differences with mobile development that arise.
The session focused on three aspects of what’s encountered: BA, PM, IT Lead Role Definitions; Mobile Considerations; and Critical Areas of BA Involvement During the Project and Mobile Differences and Similarities.

The 2024 New York City Holiday Celebration!Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and Holiday Cheer at a fabulous venue; The Union Le...
12/06/2024

The 2024 New York City Holiday Celebration!
Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and Holiday Cheer at a fabulous venue; The Union League Club in Manhattan. Thanks to all who came out to celebrate!

11/20/2024

November Data & Analytics session, “CDAO Agenda 2024: Reinvent or Become Irrelevant” with Nate Novosel - Vice President, Research & Advisory - Gartner �This session reviewed the data and trends from the results of CDAO Agenda 2024 survey. Throughout these findings, Nate explored major changes shaping the CDAO role and what one can do to keep pace going into 2025.

11/20/2024

November ‘24 (AI) Workgroup focused on a crucial topic for state and local government leaders: Developing and Implementing Strategies. The panel discussion, titled AI Journey for State & Local Governments, provided valuable insights into how government entities can effectively align AI strategies with their goals, policies, and priorities. The panel discussed identifying opportunities for AI, setting priorities, and managing AI projects and systems effectively. A roadmap framework to enable government teams to bring AI ideas, strategies, and use cases to life was shared. The session was moderated by Michelle K. Chank, PMP, Managing Partner for New York State at Gartner, with expert insights from Bharat Bagaria and Steve Nichols, both Expert Partners for State and Local Government at Gartner.

11/19/2024

Session 10 of the 2024 Fundamentals of for the Active PM series. Pratishtha Sharma presents on the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition.The purpose of this training program is to introduce NYS and NYC staff, acting in a Project Management (PM) role without formal training, to the fundamentals of the project management discipline as outlined in the PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

11/13/2024

November '24 IT Procurement session, “How AI is upgrading IT Procurement” with Raj Bajaj and Endre Stogard of Accenture. Both discussed how generative AI is transforming Procurement Category Pathfinder: a blockbuster use case for IT Category Intelligence. They also gave an overview of a procurement technology journey and the lessons learned.

11/12/2024

November 2024 M365 Community of Practice session with Christopher Ford - NYS Office of Information Technology Services. Chris discussed Categorization in Outlook and Teams, Microsoft Teams Tips, reviewed the new Outlook appearance, and discussed Outlook Groups.

11/07/2024

At the Public Sector Network New York Government Innovation Show, Fran Reiter, Executive Director of The NYS Forum, Inc., joined Jennifer Lorenz (Executive Deputy CIO, NYS Office of IT Services), Seb Formoso (CIO, City University of New York), and Brian Digman (CIO, State University of New York) for a session titled "Empowering Connectivity: Collaborations and Innovations in the Public Sector."

The October Artificial Intelligence Workgroup session, “Data Privacy and Security in AI: Challenges and Best Practices”....
10/16/2024

The October Artificial Intelligence Workgroup session, “Data Privacy and Security in AI: Challenges and Best Practices”. The session addressed the critical issues surrounding data privacy and security in AI systems. The session featured, Chris Kraft, Deputy CTO for AI and Emerging Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Michele Jones, Chief Risk and Data Privacy Officer for the NYS Office of Information Technology Services; Louise DeCandia, Chief Privacy Officer at the NYS Education Department; and Natalie Helbig, Acting Director of the Center for Health Data Innovation at the NYS Department of Health. The panel explored advanced considerations for safeguarding sensitive data while adhering to regulatory standards, with a focus on responsible AI use across various domains, including law enforcement, education, disaster management, and healthcare.

Facilitated by Patrick Kanzler, Deputy Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the NYS Office of Information and Technology Services, the event fostered a collaborative environment for discussing best practices and innovative strategies to enhance data privacy and security in AI applications.
Overall, attendees left with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in AI data management, equipped with actionable insights to improve their organizations' privacy and security measures.

10/15/2024

Session 6 of the 2024 Fundamentals of for the Active PM series. Richard Green, PMP NYS Office of General Services, presents on the topic of Resource Management.

The purpose of this training program is to introduce NYS and NYC staff, acting in a Project Management (PM) role without formal training, to the fundamentals of the project management discipline as outlined in the PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

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