Steven VanRoekel Keynote at Joint Cloud and Big Data Workshop

Steve Vanroekel discusses his background and shares anecdotes from his time at Microsoft. He highlights the technological inflection point we are at, emphasizing the role of government data in fostering innovation and public benefit. He discusses the use of health data and applications, the government's cloud strategy, and digital initiatives. He concludes with a call to action for collaboration to shape the future.

What were the two significant events mentioned regarding Steve's previous visit?

Describe Steve Vanroekel's role prior to becoming the US chief information officer.

What was one of the first speeches that Steve Vanroekel helped write for Bill Gates?

How does Steve Vanroekel view the relationship between economic downturns and innovation?

How does Steve Vanroekel suggest technology can impact the lives of Americans?

What role does Steve believe government should play in the realm of cloud and big data?

What example did Steve give to illustrate the importance of government data in real estate?

What challenge did Steve present to the audience regarding data unlocking?

What are the two primary initiatives that Steve mentioned regarding government data?

What is the significance of the Federal Risk Authorization and Management Program (FedRAMP)?