An interview with former deputy federal CIO Maria Roat

Daily Scoop listeners are going to be very familiar with the body of work of this episode’s guest. She’s a former deputy federal CIO, CIO of the Small Business Administration and CTO of the Transportation Department, among the many other roles she held during her vast career in federal IT before retiring in 2022.

Currently occupying several board positions, Maria Roat remains actively involved in advising on federal IT matters. In this episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Maria Roat shares insights into her current pursuits post-federal service, her perspectives on the government’s approach to adopting artificial intelligence, and the importance for agency IT leaders to thoughtfully balance AI, security, and user experience, among other topics.

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