Public Technology Institute actively supports local government officials through research, education, professional development, executive-level consulting services, and national recognition programs. The GOVIT Symposium, aimed at government leaders and professionals from across the greater Midwest, focuses on changes in the workforce, advances in technology and how to combat increasing security threats.
Jim believes in developing the next generation of IT Leadership, to help IT organizations better respond to the changing technology landscape. Jim is a published author on IT Leadership, and has written Coaching Buttons, a collection of essays about leadership and vision in information technology: how to be a leader, how to lead through change, how to do strategic planning. He has worked closely with a variety of Federal, State, and Local agencies in modernization, data sharing, and API initiatives.
Demos is a former Information Technology employee of the Department of Human Services of the State of Minnesota and has first-hand experience with the complexities and challenges facing modernizing legacy applications. In this role, he serves as a subject matter expert for Salesforce and its customers in policing technologiesβspecifically within the areas of digital transformation, business automation, AI, data analytics, and data management.
Sabih spent 15 years working in various public safety roles, 10 of which were as a sworn officer. For over 25 years, he has been fusing systems thinking with design craft to solve big, challenging, ambiguous problems. He draws on his experience as an illustrator, designer, and design thinker in creative services and customer experience consulting to deliver customer experience strategy, creative and brand strategy, conceptual problem-solving, organizational design transformation, and compelling creative execution in both traditional and digital media.
With great heart and wisdom, Stephanie leads the development and delivery of HueLife training and curriculum. She is dedicated to a deep comprehension of the methods and the highest quality standards. Stephanie has more than 20 years of experience in county government. She specializes in leadership and organizational development, changes and project management, and strategic planning.
