Tech Talks
The GSA CTO team hosts in-depth Tech Talks, where presenters discuss technology topics affecting the agency. Each Tech Talk is a 30-minute informal meeting with an audience of internal GSA members. Demonstrations are often provided along with follow-up Q&A. Registration is limited to internal GSA personnel. To register to attend a Tech Talk event, please contact Joe Novak at Joseph.Novak@gsa.gov.
For general questions about the Tech Talks, please contact the GSA CTO team at cto@gsa.gov.
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GSA-IT & Contractors relations: Part 2) Ethics-related issues Tech Talk
December 6, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
We greatly value our contractor colleagues. They are amazing and help us deliver for our customers everyday. But did you know there is a ‘separation of duties’ between feds and contractors that keeps us all protected?
An OGC colleague, Lauren Jacobs, is hosting this feds-only training for GSA IT to help us understand the dos/don’ts of these important relationships.
This tech talk will focus on Ethics related issues in the GSA/IT contractor relationship.
Lauren will leave plenty of time for questions during the session.
Hope you can join!
NOTE: This is feds-only; contractors & embedded contractors cannot attend.
Location
Virtual Upon Invitation
Who
Lauren Jacobs
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GSA IT & Contractors Relations Tech Talk -- Part 1 - Procurement-related issues
November 8, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
We greatly value our contractor colleagues. They are amazing and help us deliver for our customers everyday. But did you know there is a ‘separation of duties’ between feds and contractors that keeps us all protected?
Our OGC colleagues, Marie Cochran and Lauren Jacobs, are hosting this feds-only training for GSA IT to help us understand the dos/don’ts of these important relationships.
Marie & Lauren will leave plenty of time for questions during the session.
Hope you can join!
NOTE: This is feds-only; contractors & embedded contractors cannot attend.
Location
Virtual upon invitation
Who
Marie Cochran and Lauren Jacobs
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Login.gov : The Public's One Account for Government
October 17, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
Login.gov is a shared technology service within GSA’s Technology Transformation Services (TTS) that provides strong authentication and identity verification capabilities to government agencies. Serving as the public’s “one account for government”, Login.gov enables members of the public to use a single account to securely access services across participating government websites. Login.gov has served 70+ million members of the public to date, and handles 250M sign-ins annually for 40+ agencies and 400+ applications. It leverages modern engineering, security, and UX practices to ensure the public is receiving a fast, accessible, secure, and scalable solution. For more information, visit: www.login.gov.
Location
Virtual upon invitation
Who
Tiffany Andrews
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Sept 13 FAS-IT Playbook - Cloud Lounge Tech Talk
September 13, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
Explore GSA-IT Cloud Integration Shared Services (CISS) Cloud Lounge for training and related resources. The primary focus of the lounge is to share knowledge, education and information about cloud computing resources, cloud technology and best practices. Here’s some of the subject areas: Featured Training Opportunities, Special Events, FCS Cloud Ecosystem News & Announcements, Cloud Service Providers, COMET Partners, and Computing Tools. If you have questions, feedback, or are seeking additional information, please contact Cloud Advocate “fcs-advocate@gsa.gov”.
LINK (GSA internal only)
Location
Virtual upon Invitation
Who
Electra Holmes
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GSA IT Service Portal and ServiceNow Tech Talk
August 17, 2023, 11:00 am-11:30am ET
Objective
GSA IT strives to help drive technology transformation by providing employees with the tools they need and the GSA IT Service Desk is committed to providing you with excellent customer service in delivering and supporting those tools. The GSA IT Self Service Portal is your gateway to request, track and learn about available IT Services and request support.
Come join us to learn about the current features of the GSA IT Self Service Portal and the enhancements we have planned to improve your IT support experience.
Location
Virtual with information provided upon invitation
Who
Steve Gillespie
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GSA Fine Arts Collection Site: A Case Study on Iterative Design
July 20, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
GSA’s Fine Arts Collection is one of the nation’s oldest and largest public art collections. Dating from the 1850s to the present, artworks are displayed in federal buildings and courthouses across the U.S., and many are on long-term loan to museums and other non-profit institutions. Join the Service Delivery and the Center of Fine Arts team to learn about how they used human-centered design best practices to develop and launch the new collection website (https://art.gsa.gov/).
Location
VIRTUAL: Information will be provided based on invitation
Who
Jenn Noinaj & Mary Margaret Carr
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Government-Wide Procurement Equity Tool
June 22, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
Small disadvantaged businesses continue to be a priority, as outlined in the recently released OMB memorandum M-23-11: Creating a More Diverse and Resilient Federal Marketplace through Increased Participation of New and Recent Entrants. The Government-Wide Procurement Equity Tool was developed to improve agencies’ analytic and market research capabilities, enabling users to quickly and easily find vendors registered in SAM, while cross-referencing key FPDS data, to help lead to a more diversified supplier base. Join this Tech Talk to learn more about how you can use this tool to advance equity in procurement!
Location
Virtual upon invitation
Who
Brian Isbrandt and Rachel Shulruf
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IT Standard Tech Talk
May 23, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
Join the IT Standards team on May 23rd, to learn about the new OMB M-22-18 (Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practices) requirement to ensure that every Federal agency is complying with the NIST guidance when using third-party software.
Location
Virtual Upon Invitation
Who
Cindy Smith and Billy Wales
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Future of Work: How GSA's Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) is Using Technology to Change the Game
April 26, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
As an innovative leader within the federal community, GSA continues to drive value by exploring the latest industry trends in real estate and technology. The recent opening of the Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) is a prime example of how GSA is using technology to shape the future of the federal workplace.
Tune in to discover how the 25,000 square foot cutting-edge federal coworking lab featuring the latest workplace technology and innovative designs is turning heads among federal partners and industry leaders.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about this buzzworthy initiative!
Location
VIRTUAL: Information will be provided after registration
Who
Ryan Booth
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GSA Workplace: A Case Study in Modern Product Development Tech Talk
March 23, 2023, 1:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Objective
GSA’s new workplace website captures best practices, thought pieces, and information about our offerings and resources that support workplace planning, change management, and real estate optimization for our external customer agencies. Join the Service Delivery team and the Workplace Product Owner to learn about how they incorporated human-centered design, product management, and agile development best practices to launch the site.
Location
Virtual Upon Invitation
Who
Leslie LaMar, Jessica Marine, Jenn Noinaj, and Alison Kohler
