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Join us July 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
As regulations around artificial intelligence in federal agencies are increasingly implemented, it is now more critical than ever before for public sector leaders to strategically tap into AI’s benefits. From automating manual work to transforming citizen services to streamlining internal operations, AI demonstrates remarkable promise. By adhering to federal mandates and security guidance around this emerging technology, leaders can take the next step towards creating an AI-enabled government.
How are federal leaders leveraging AI to complement their agencies’ current cybersecurity initiatives? How can collaboration between federal and industry leaders help ensure secure AI integration? And what are some of the trends leaders are seeing across the public sector in regards to effective AI adoption? Join GovExec, HP and Intel for an insightful discussion on AI best practices for the federal government and the technology’s exciting possibilities.
Speakers
Mangala Kuppa
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Labor
Mangala Kuppa is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She is a go-getter with a unique skill set that includes in-depth technical expertise, experience with industry best practices, and exceptional leadership and management skills.
As Chief Technology Officer within the Department of Labor’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, she serves as a key advisor to the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officers on the development of short and long-range IT plans for all elements of the enterprise-wide technology environment. This includes providing technology leadership, advice, and guidance throughout the department in planning for implementation of all new or upgraded IT services in a managed architecture program.
Mangala also serves as Responsible Artificial Intelligence Officer, Deputy Chief AI Officer, and the Director of Technology, Innovation and Engineering, making her responsible for overseeing the development and operations of the department’s Enterprise Data Platform and AI and Machine Language strategies and policies.
Mangala previously served as the Director of the Directorate of Business Applications Services, where she oversaw the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the department’s mission and business-focused systems.
Kevin Walsh
Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Government Accountability Office
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Kevin Walsh
Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Government Accountability Office
Kevin Walsh is a Director in GAO’s Information Technology and Cybersecurity team. He oversees work related to AI, Census, CIO authorities, legacy modernizations, and satellite and space systems. He has led reviews covering topics related to the authorities of federal Chief Information Officers, management of legacy IT systems, coordination of IT contracts, and assessments of IT-related risk.
Kevin joined GAO in June 2006, and led projects related to FITARA and GAO’s High Risk area on Improving the Management of IT Acquisitions and Operations.
Kevin earned a master’s degree in business administration from Virginia Tech. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Kristin Hempstead
Segment Lead for Public Sector
HP
Kristin, based out of the Greater Boston area, has been at HP for 14 years, and is the Segment Lead for Public Sector in HP’s R&D division, Advanced Compute Solutions. Passionate about public sector and helping customers solve real world problems through technology, she actively works with NASA, DOD, Marine Biological Laboratory, SCAD, and Georgia Tech.
Kristin has her MBA in Finance and Management Information Systems from University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture from the University of Georgia.
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