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Dennis Noone

Executive Editor, Industry Insider

Dennis Noone is Executive Editor of Industry Insider. He is a career journalist, having worked at small-town newspapers and major metropolitan dailies including USA Today in Washington, D.C.

“I am looking forward to understanding the unique aspects of our SLED customers and working with them to empower public-sector organizations in California to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, embrace digital transformation, and achieve comprehensive observability,” Leverett told Industry Insider — California.
State government entities are seeking a deputy director, a senior network architect, a product architect and a senior product manager.
“I am very excited to be part of such a great market-leading cybersecurity organization focused on the California state and local government vertical,” Macias told Industry Insider — California.
The veteran tech executive said she uses her deep technical background to augment her leadership role in sales.
The tool, called a Benefits Recommender, is among the state IT projects highlighted in the California Department of Technology’s annual report, Realizing the Success of Vision 2023. It was created by the Office of Data and Innovation, part of the California Government Operations Agency.
“I will continue to work with the public sector, helping them overcome some of their biggest IT challenges, address some of their biggest priorities, and provide insights to strengthen their decision-making,” Ballard told Industry Insider — California. Her focus will be the departments within the California Health and Human Services Agency.
The annual report, published Thursday, offers metric-based summaries of the California Department of Technology’s work in cybersecurity, project delivery, procurement duration, workforce training, and data access and outcomes.
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety seeks a chief information officer, and the Department of Social Services is recruiting for a senior project leader.
During the second half of 2023, the California Department of Child Support Services spent $4.6 million on its five largest purchases of IT goods — significantly less than it spent in the first half of the year.
California’s Health and Human Services Agency and the Department of Motor Vehicles are recruiting for roles in IT leadership.
The California Department of Technology has spent more than $28 million so far this fiscal year through Leveraged Procurement Agreements, which allow departments to buy directly from suppliers through existing contracts and agreements.
Taking over the California SLED market for Alation, Elliott Kelly said his short-term goal is “to meet with as many agencies as possible to learn about each organization’s unique challenges, which will uncover larger industry trends.”
The Costa Mesa resident will serve county and municipal governments and publicly funded health systems and health plans in the state’s Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s retiring agency information officer, Rob Peterson, says the position is a complex one that requires a blend of skills.
“For me, it’s a chance to dive deeper into my passion for coaching and mentoring,” Patrick Dennis told Industry Insider — California. “I can’t wait to contribute to the dynamic team at Info-Tech.”
The California Health and Human Services Agency spent $2,562,013 with six vendors last year for business function-specific software, according to the State Contracting and Procurement Registration System.
Application deadlines have been set for the positions, which are in the California State Lottery and the State Controller’s Office, respectively.
“I live here in Sacramento, and I am most excited to be working for InterVision and focusing on the state of [California] customers solving business challenges while leveraging the scale and resiliency that a cloud architecture presents,” Carter told Industry Insider — California.
“Amira has a proven track record of leading our teams and successfully managing complex client projects,” said founder and CEO Kais Menoufy. “Her leadership style aligns with Delegata’s values of integrity, client focus and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.”
Jeffery Marino has a deep background in data, technology and human-centered design, and he’s a proponent of using technology to make government more responsive and accessible to Californians.
The contracts covered consulting, maintenance and operations, and technology enhancements for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
“We are delighted to welcome Molly to the California sales team,” regional sales director Tracey Reliford told Industry Insider — California. “Her extensive expertise, gained through a distinguished career at UiPath, brings profound insights into the state and its dynamics.”
“I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to make a meaningful impact on the public-sector team and the broader goals of the organization,” Tim Roderigues told Industry Insider — California.
The incumbent will also serve as assistant deputy director, with responsibilities including vendor management, procurement and enterprise governance.
The California Department of Technology had 13 software contracts worth $1 million or more in fiscal year 2023-24. In all, those awards were valued at $48,087,169.
Christian Farland was a longtime tech leader in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, where he last served as chief information officer before moving to the private sector in 2022.
Database management and networking engineering are the areas for which the Employment Development Department is seeking candidates.
The California Department of Public Health’s five largest purchases last year included notebook computers, server equipment and Salesforce product subscriptions.
Dustin Hall of Sacramento is the new senior director of enterprise sales for the company’s GovEd sector in California. He succeeds industry veteran Ron Speno, who retired last month.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is recruiting for a chief information officer who will also serve as IT director, and the California Department of Technology is seeking a project director.