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Katya Diaz

Staff Writer

Katya Diaz is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.

 

The Florida Smart ID application is displayed on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
Transportation
Florida Will Pull Digital ID App from Stores, Redo It
In an email Wednesday, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said it will revise the Florida Smart ID application, and asked users to delete it. The app has since been deactivated.
July 12, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
An aerial view of downtown Orlando, Florida.
Workforce & People
Orlando Names Deputy Chief Information Officer as New CIO
Roberto Lopez has been with the city more than 20 years, much of that as a computer operations manager. He replaces Rosa Akhtarkhavari, who stepped down earlier this month after more than a decade as CIO.
June 17, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
An aerial panorama view of the skyline in Tampa, Florida.
Workforce & People
Eric Hayden Confirmed as Tampa CIO, Chief Technology Officer
City Council members voted unanimously to make the career Florida executive permanent in both roles. Hayden, who was previously infrastructure services manager, has served as interim CIO and CTO since January.
June 07, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Rosa Akhtarkhavari, Longtime Orlando CIO, Will Retire
The veteran municipal executive, who became chief information officer in 2010, led a centralized IT team, oversaw a multiphase IT transformation and managed a budget of more than $29 million.
June 05, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
Cole Sousa, CIO, Florida Department of Children and Families
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
Cole Sousa
CIO, Florida Department of Children and Families
May/June 2024
 · Katya Diaz
Artificial intelligence technology is at work as a man uses a laptop in a darkened room
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI Use Proceeding Apace, Florida CISO Says
State Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy Rodgers talked about the Sunshine State’s approach to artificial intelligence at a recent cybersecurity conference. A centralized legislative framework around AI does not yet exist, he said.
April 03, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Florida Broadband Office Appoints New Leadership
Leandro Garcia has been tapped to lead Florida's efforts to expand broadband Internet access throughout the state. Garcia was serving as the deputy director for the Florida Department of Commerce prior to this appointment.
January 12, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Tampa's CIO and CTO Steps Down After 12 Years of Service
During his tenure, he oversaw 128 employees within the city’s Technology and Innovation Department, along with a $27 million accelerated applications and infrastructure portfolio replacement.
January 08, 2024
 · Katya Diaz
Florida CISO Jeremy Rodgers standing on a stage at a conference speaking to an audience.
Cybersecurity
Florida’s Cyber Journey Puts State and Local Hand in Hand
During the recent Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the state’s cyber landscape and how to mitigate risks.
September 19, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
Aerial view of the Florida state Capitol complex.
Cloud & Computing
Experts Share Experiences With Cyber, Cloud and Crisis Tech
During the recent Florida’s Digital Government Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the future of cybersecurity and the cloud and life-saving emergency management technology.
May 11, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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