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How Data Fuels the Public Sector

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About the Webinar

Data is known as the ‘new oil’ in the Public Sector – it is the essential power source that keeps the Public Sector’s engines running, but bad data is like water in the fuel tank; it hampers the engine instead of powering it.

Chet Hayes, CTO of Vertosoft, and Martha Bouchot, Lead Solutions Engineer at Alation, will explore the significance and the latest trends of governed data in the Public Sector. They will also discuss the data culture maturity model and how it can help you find and understand your data better.

Martha Bouchot also lets us peek into her work with Women in Data, a nonprofit that aims to inspire and support the next generation of women in data!

Meet the Hosts

Chet Hayes

Vertosoft, Chief Technology Officer

For over a quarter of a century, Chet Hayes has been at the forefront of technological innovation, crafting solutions to some of the government’s most daunting challenges. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Vertosoft, he’s driving a new era of digital transformation across government agencies through the adoption of emerging technologies.

Before Vertosoft, Chet showcased his prowess at GDIT, a position that saw him merging traditional strategy with cutting-edge digital insights. His leadership at SAIC further solidified his reputation as a tech visionary in technical leadership capacities. 

But his journey didn’t start there. Chet’s impressive portfolio also includes strategic roles with industry giants like MarkLogic Corporation, BEA Systems, and Sun Microsystems. Each chapter of his career has been a testament to his ability to not only foresee the technological curve but to apply it in support of the most demanding government missions.

Martha Bouchot

Alation, Public Sector Lead Sales Engineer

Martha Bouchot is the Public Sector Lead Sales Engineer at Alation, the leader in data intelligence. Martha has over 17 years of experience in the data space, helping organizations achieve their data goals and transform their business. Martha is passionate about data culture, data literacy, data governance, and data innovation. Martha is also a proud member of the data community and serves as the regional LATAM Lead at Women in Data, a nonprofit organization focused on building awareness and educating women in the field of data and analytics.

Vertosoft

Established in 2016, Vertosoft has been accelerating the adoption of technology in government with its clear focus on reducing complexity and providing scalable, innovative technology solutions that enable government agencies to deliver smarter, client-centric digital transformations, that are cost-effective and user friendly. Vertosoft’s substantial knowledge of the government acquisition lifecycle gives them a unique advantage of driving awareness and discovering distinct access for our suppliers in its desirable market.

Alation

Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, enabling self-service analyticscloud transformation, and data governance. More than 550 enterprises build data culture and improve data-driven decision-making with Alation, including Cisco, Nasdaq, Pfizer, Salesforce, and Virgin Australia. Alation has been named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list four times, is a 2022 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in tech and Best Workplaces™ for Women, and recognized as a 2022 and 2023 UK’s Best Workplaces™. For more information, visit www.alation.com.

Women in Data

Women in Data was created in 2015, when their founder noticed the lack of women representation as she began her journey into data. Concerned about the prospect of gender equality in a data-driven future, the first chapter of Women in Data was launched. They have since shaped Women in Data to the global community it is today. A place for data enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect, grow, and lead together. Their mission since day one has been to increase diversity in data careers because we know representation and participation of all kinds matters, especially in growing, in-demand roles across data and technology. To read more about their mission, visit www.womenindata.org.