Podcast

Building a lasting data ecosystem

CDO Magazine podcast series

By Leigh Sheldon

Natalie Evans Harris, State CDO of Maryland, speaks with Leigh Sheldon, Partner, CEI Data and Analytics Lead at Guidehouse, in a video interview about balancing existing and emerging technology, the three E framework for data literacy, AI goals for the state of Maryland, and shifting the modernization focus from technology to data culture.

Speaking of specific AI goals, Harris states that in the public sector, innovation must go hand-in-hand with the responsible use of data. “We're taking a very intentional and thoughtful approach to how AI is integrated into our work. We're recognizing that AI can improve our processes,” she adds.

Harris states that it is essential for CDOs to look beyond traditional procurement models and toward partnerships with academia, other sectors, and community organizations. It’s about building coalitions around a common goal of becoming a truly data-driven state.

Watch the full interview below.


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