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    Rethink IT

    State and local governments provide vital services to their citizens, and keep them safe. They are also one of the largest employers in the country. Without counting public schools and hospitals, they employ about 14 million people in the US. However, they’re also wrought with antiquated systems, broken processes, paperwork overwhelm, lack of transparency, and underutilization of smart technologies.

    If you are a municipal leader, everyday citizen of one of those working for a state or local government across the US, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to RethinkIT, a podcast for municipal leaders, IT managers, CIOs, city or county council members, and the like that focuses on trends in government IT, as well as its current best practices and challenges. Hosted by Abhijit Verekar, the show features special guests every week from various municipal agencies across the US to share their insights on how to rethink IT and make the Government smarter and more efficient.

    As President and CEO of Avèro Advisors – an “end-to-end” information technology advisory firm that positions clients for success through the effective application of tailor-made technology management strategies – Abhijit Verekar has been helping clients “Rethink IT” and focus on answering the age-old question of “Yes, its new and shiny, but how does it fit into my organization and how does it help further our strategic interests?”

    With a long list of clientele served, Abhijit has helped local government executives develop and implement 3-5 year IT strategic roadmaps so they can deliver the highest level of services to their communities. He’s delivered value to over 40 cities and counties across the US and guarantees results. He also has extensive experience in IT and organizational modernization initiatives with state and local government agencies across the United States.

    Over the last 15 years, Abhijit has helped clients achieve significant efficiencies through IT strategic planning, cybersecurity, business process review, redesign, and general advisory and stewardship when dealing with significant organizational and technological changes.

    Get rid of the inefficiency and take advantage of proven technologies. Keep up with the latest trends and step into innovation. Learn what other people like you are doing and make better technology decisions to make your organization smarter and more efficient in the long term. Discover how you can leverage proven technology to deliver better services to your citizens. RethinkIT! Join Abhijit Verekar and his guests today!

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    Navigating The Journey To City Management Through Civic Technology And Problem Solving With Noel Bernal May 31, 2022
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    In this episode we will follow the journey of Noel Bernal into becoming the City Manager of Brownsville, Texas. Noel was really working and focusing on helping people to make an impact and serve which is why he decided to become an attorney. As one of the requirements of his political science, he came across public administration. The course really stood out with him so he decided to change to this course and take a master’s degree. Join us as Noel shares how he is handling matters and managing the largest city in the south Texas region!


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    Create Simple Cybersecurity Solutions With Cybersecurity Professional James Leslie Mar 01, 2022
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    Creating simple cybersecurity solutions is important so people will use them. Abhijit Verekar presents James Leslie, a cybersecurity professional and the Chief Information Officer at Cambridge Housing Authority. What people need right now are solutions, not tools. Because they may have all the tools they need but not know how to use them. That’s why human-focused, in-user training is crucial. Another way to simplify the process is to use password-less authentication. It’s a long-term solution that makes everybody’s life easier. Want to know more about cybersecurity strategies? Join in the conversation.


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    Transformation Through Technology: Reaching Operational Sufficiency By Leveraging Tech With Ivory Mathews Nov 22, 2021
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    How do you take a system inundated with outdated technology and bring it back to efficiency? You begin a transformation through technology, that’s how. In this episode, Abhijit Verekar gets into an informative conversation with Ivory Mathews, CEO of Columbia Housing, about transforming an antiquated system into a modern, efficient one. Ivory shares the experiences that led to her coming to work with Columbia Housing and how they are turning an antiquated system into a world-class one using technology. Interested in the transformations that can be done for your organization? Then tune in for more.


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    Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk For Executives With Robert Kornovich Oct 04, 2021
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    Cybersecurity and enterprise risk may sound like business buzzwords, but they are absolutely crucial to the stability of businesses. With the continuing rise of cyberattacks on businesses, not having a cybersecurity plan is setting yourself up for failure. In this episode, Abhijit Verekar discusses these two crucial elements with Avero Advisors’ Senior Manager, Robert Kornovich. With over two decades of experience in IT strategic planning, Robert has a lot of insights to share on cybersecurity, risk mitigation and why education and engagement are critical. Gain more valuable insights and information by tuning in to this episode.


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    Seeing Through The Noise Of Government IT With Joe LaCroix May 10, 2021
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    Internally, the noise is always going to be there in the Government IT—every department has its say. How do you cut through the noise? Today’s guest is Joe LaCroix, the IT Director in the town of Farragut, Tennessee. Joe discusses with Abhijit Verekar how talking to the executive management about the goals of the entire town is an essential first step. Then you try to put the pieces in place for the individual departments. On top of it all, having a managed service provider model to partner with is a tremendous advantage. Join in the conversation and find out crucial differences between government IT and the private sector.


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    Capturing Sustainable Growth In The Public Housing Industry With Sean Gilbert Apr 19, 2021
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    Although rarely talked about, the public housing industry is more than just brick and mortar. In its more profound sense, it is about community building and connectivity. Joining Abhijit Verekar is the Executive Director at the Morristown Housing Authority in Tennessee, Sean Gilbert. He talks about the process of modernization in housing, especially in this time of the pandemic, how to maximize public transportation, and how to connect residents with job opportunities effectively. Sean also shares his work on the technological side of housing, underlining the importance of embracing digital platforms not only to help in virtual education but making various services more accessible than ever.


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    Innovation through Document Management Apr 05, 2021
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    Most people tend to become a generalist first before diving into being a specialist. So what does it look like when a specialist becomes a generalist? In this episode, Abhijit Verekar invites someone who is on this path. He talks to Christopher Liersaph from Union County, NC, about how he transitioned from being a document management domain specialist to becoming an IT director-level generalist. Christopher touches on the skills required in this move and what he thinks about innovation and applying that to leadership in technology. He also shares how they are doing during this pandemic, what strategies they are implementing, and what are the key things they are learning from this time to reinvestigate the pillars of their organization and improve them. Follow along to this conversation as Christopher further talks about transferring a business vision to your tech team, envisioning a smart county, utilizing social media for marketing, and more.


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    Building Thriving Communities With Eugene Jones Jr. Mar 22, 2021
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    The public housing industry must not always be about providing amenities to everyone. Instead, it must also be about building communities where people can connect with one another safely and sound. Joining Abhijit Verekar on how this mission can be integrated into the industry is author and advocate for affordable housing and national housing policy reform, Eugene Jones Jr. Eugene shares how PHAs take advantage of the power of technology to innovate their processes, making public housing even more accessible to the public, especially when providing information to nearby establishments and communities. He also talks about PHA's biggest challenges after being hit by the pandemic and how everyone can bridge the digital divide.


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    Leading Major City Modernization Efforts In The Midst Of A Pandemic With John Juech Mar 08, 2021
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    Ensuring a major US city’s survival during COVID-19 is challenging enough, let alone leading it towards commendable modernization efforts aimed at making its residents’ lives better. Cincinnati may be in the Rust Belt, but its city management team is far from rusty. Manned by a talented workforce and forceful leadership, the city has managed to perform beautifully in technological solutions, including the massive undertaking of providing Wi-Fi access to identified lower-income neighborhoods. As Assistant City Manager, John Juech gets to see and participate in all these efforts first hand. Listen as he shares how fruitful that experience has been for him as he joins Abhijit Verekar on the show.


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    Design Thinking and Business Process Redesign in Enterprise IT Feb 22, 2021
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    Everything we do in government is all about achieving quality service delivery. A lot of that can be achieved through process innovation, but it can often be a challenge when you’ve got a team of people who were never empowered to think outside of the transactional box. Mark Wheeler sees this as one of the biggest responsibilities he is called upon to shoulder as Philadelphia’s CIO. Possessing years of GIS-related experience, Mark brings in a proclivity towards innovation, as well as the top-notch leadership, communication and planning skills that all IT leaders need to have. He now joins Abhijit Verekar to share how he and his team are navigating the challenge of finding technological solutions that work to improve service delivery in their massive jurisdiction.


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