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Episode Synopsis
With the American Rescue Plan approved, many are looking at the best use of those funds to strengthen government for both short term and long term success. Today, we look at how those funds might be used to support data infrastructure, and turn to an external subject matter expert, Tyler Kleykamp.Tyler is a Fellow at Georgetown University’s Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation and Director of the State Chief Data Officers Network. Tyler was the State of Connecticut’s first Chief Data Officer (CDO) and one of the first state Chief Data Officers in the nation. A geographer by training, most of Tyler’s career has been in Connecticut state government including positions with the Department of Public Health, Office of Policy and Management, and the Governor’s Office.In his role as CDO Tyler led Connecticut’s efforts to use data to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of state programs, policies, and services. He was named a “Data and IT Innovator” by Route Fifty. In 2019, Tyler was named one of Government Technology’s “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers.”Today Tyler brings us his 5 reasons to use the American Rescue Plan funds to support data infrastructure. Which are:5 Reasons to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Data InfrastructureIt’s necessary for informed recoveryIt’s vital for equitable recoveryIt builds a modern digital infrastructureAllows for future data-driven problem solvingIt’s an investment in both short and long term successFor information about: Tyler Technologies
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