IOT Earns Top Workplace Recognition
IOT is being recognized by the IndyStar as one of central Indiana’s Top Places to Work in 2024. Additionally, Energage, a research company working with the IndyStar, placed IOT in its Top Workplaces Culture Excellence category for Work-Life Flexibility. This recognition is a testament to IOT's dedication to not only advancing the state's technology infrastructure and developing business solutions for agencies but also ensuring its team members are valued, supported, and empowered. The award, determined by an independent, anonymous survey of IOT employees, evaluates several aspects of workplace culture including alignment, execution, and connection. "Being named one of the Top Places to Work is a tremendous honor for us," said Tracy Barnes, the State’s Chief Information Officer and the Director of the Indiana Office of Technology. "It reflects our ongoing commitment to creating an environment where our employees feel engaged, appreciated, and motivated to excel. Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition underscores the positive culture we've cultivated together." IOT has implemented several strategic efforts aimed at promoting work-life balance, professional development, and employee well-being. One significant element of this approach is the State Earn and Learn (SEAL) IT program, a work-based learning initiative sponsored by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. SEAL IT provides on-the-job paid training targeting those interested in a career change to IT, and nearly 60 people have gone through - or are actively in - the program since 2020. IOT is joined by the Indiana Department of Revenue and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation in earning Top Workplace distinction from the IndyStar. |
Tracy Barnes, Jon Rogers named StateScoop 50 winners
The Indiana Office of Technology CIO Tracy Barnes and Strategic Workforce Planning Director Jon Rogers are winners in the StateScoop 50 2024 awards! Tracy is a winner in the Golden Gov: State Executive of the Year category. In his role, Barnes sits on the governor’s cabinet overseeing the Indiana Office of Technology and provides strategic oversight of the state’s technology portfolio, as well as leadership on technology and cybersecurity policy. Barnes also serves as the co-chair for the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity. |
Jon is a winner in the State Leadership of the Year category. He is not only the director of strategic workforce planning for the State of Indiana, but the director of the IOT State Earn and Learn IT Program as well. The 2024 StateScoop 50 Awards honor the year's top leaders and projects that have made a difference in the state government IT community. The awards, now in their 11th year, honor the most influential people in the state government IT community and the most innovative projects that advance government operations and citizen services. Find all the winners here: https://statescoop.com/list/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2024-statescoop-50-awards/ |
Graig Lubsen named to GovTech's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
IOT Communications Director Graig Lubsen has been named one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2024! GovTech awards 25 IT leaders every year, and each cohort represents legions of other people working on the ground to usher government into the future. These winners work on the front lines and behind the scenes to make sure government serves all of its residents. “I can tinker with technology, but I’m not a technologist,” Lubsen said. “I describe my role as I need to be able to describe the technology to people who are not technology people. If I was a technologist, doing that might be harder.” Read more about Graig and all of the winners here: https://www.govtech.com/top-25 |
Hemant Jain named to CISOs Connect's Top 100
IOT Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Jain has been selected as one of CISOs Connect's Top 100 CISOs (C100) 2024.
“This honor pays tribute to the remarkable work you do as business leaders for your organizations under incredibly demanding conditions. But equally important, it reflects the industry's gratitude for your devotion to sharing your expertise with others on behalf of the cybersecurity community at large. You should be very proud of this leading industry recognition, honoring pre-eminent leaders across North America.” - CISOs Connect.
The C100 recognizes singular professional achievements in a role that has become exceptionally dynamic and demanding. Equally important, it also judges candidates based on their commitment to mentoring and sponsoring the next generation of security leaders, thereby setting a high bar against which successors will be measured.
Congratulations Hemant!
Apply now for the NASCIO awards
Entries are open for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) State IT Recognition Awards.
The National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) annually awards transformational projects and initiatives from across the country that address critical business problems, improve business processes and elevate the citizen experience. View entries from the past 5 years in the Awards Library. During the past 5 years, Indiana has been a finalist or winner 8 times for a variety of agency projects.
IOT must submit all of these entries. If you have ideas for a project that you would like to submit, contact Graig Lubsen.
Nominations due: May 26, 2024 Recipients: 1 recipient named from 3 finalists in each award category Additional Information: Eligibility, categories, and guidance
Categories include:
- Business Process Innovations
- Cross-Boundary Collaboration & Partnerships
- Cybersecurity
- Data Management, Analytics & Visualization
- Digital Services: Government to Business
- Digital Services: Government to Citizen
- Emerging & Innovative Technologies
- Enterprise IT Management Initiatives
- Information Communications Technology Innovations
- State CIO Office (or equivalent) Special Recognition
There can only be one entry, per category, per state, so please reach out to IOT Comms Director Graig Lubsen at glubsen@iot.in.gov if you'd like to enter a nomination.
Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit set for June 5
The 2024 Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit returns on June 5, providing an opportunity for government technology professionals to learn about the latest efforts to defend, respond and recover from cyber criminals who wish to do harm.
"The first Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit was extremely successful, and I'm excited to continue this series. The Summit stands as a pivotal gathering for both security experts and programmatic business owners from the private and public sectors. This now annual event plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to protect Hoosiers from cyber threats capable of interrupting everyday life and hindering service provision. Additionally, it serves as a platform to expose and educate our future workforce about the cybersecurity industry. I am looking forward to the chance to meet everyone face-to-face at the 2024 event, where we can share insights on the newest trends, training, and strategies to strengthen our state's defense against cyber threats.” – Tracy Barnes
Registration is FREE for government employees.
Location:
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville
- 13700 Conference Center Drive South Noblesville, IN 46060
Behind the Tech: Amberly Jones
Amberly Jones is a Business Relationship Manager for IOT. What's her favorite thing about her job? "People! I truly enjoy helping others connect the dots and identifying patterns in an effort to improve processes and aid in problem solving." "Connections and knowing that I have made a positive impact!" |
