Chris “CT” Thomas, a dynamic Technical Director renowned for his expertise in cutting-edge technologies, such as AI/ML, 5G Communications, Cyber Security (Zero-Trust), IoT, Cloud, and Digital Transformation initiatives. With an impressive 23-year tenure in the IT industry, including 15 years dedicated to shaping large enterprise architectures, “CT” consistently garners acclaim for his visionary leadership and […]

As a CTO Cyber & Analytics at ThunderCat Technology, Justin Robinson has spent the last decade working to protect the U.S. Public Sector from cyber threats and helping agencies develop effective security strategies. With a deep expertise in the field, Justin has become a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, leveraging 20+ years of IT experience. […]

Timothy D. Galluzi is Nevada’s State Chief Information Officer and leads the Governor’s Technology Office. He oversees statewide technology strategy, enterprise services, cybersecurity, and digital modernization efforts across state government. Galluzi has served the State of Nevada since 2013 in a variety of IT and leadership roles, including project manager for the statewide Microsoft Office […]

Greg DeYoung is a Regional Vice President at Elastic working with SLED organizations. With a 35-year career bridging the gap between public sector leadership and enterprise technology, Greg offers a rare 360-degree perspective on the challenges facing modern government and education institutions. Before transitioning to executive roles at Microsoft and Elastic, he spent two decades […]

Caroline Boyd is the former Assistant Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving under Governor James S. Gilmore, III. She currently is the Principal of Government Programs for MeriTalk and 300Brand companies. Having served as a senior technology leader in government, Boyd understands what makes government executives tick. She manages government participation across […]

Mike brings over 17 years at VITA and more than two decades of public sector technology leadership to the CIO role. He has earned a reputation for bridging technical depth with strategic execution, leading cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, product management, and technology teams that deliver secure and innovative solutions aligned to the missions of state government. […]