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 API Strategy
April 4, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are a valuable way to share data with mobile apps, websites, and computer systems. GSA publishes many APIs for use by the public and GSA programs.
But how do we make sure that GSA’s APIs are high quality, secure, and consistent with each other? And how do we help people find and use our APIs?
This presentation will share the details of GSA’s API Strategy, and the three areas we are focused on to make it a reality: External Customer Experience, Internal Engagement, and Technical Architecture.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 6213
Who
Ryan Day
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GEAR Manager
March 21, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
Many of us use the GSA EA Analytics and Reporting (GEAR) site as a source of rich information pertaining to GSA business application, FISMA systems, and IT standards.
However, any data is only reliable if it is regularly reviewed and updated. For this reason, the Enterprise Architecture team has created the GEAR Manager page, which provides an intuitive interface for users to quickly edit and update their data in GEAR and see these updates on the site in real time.
Please join us in this Tech Talk as the EA team discusses everything about the GEAR Manager page, from requesting access to making your first edits.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 6213
Who
Jonah Hatfield
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Agile Basics and Control
March 12, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
This tech talk will cover two related topics:
First we’ll discuss Agile basics and how to get started in adopting Agile practices, as well as some of the benefits.
Second, we’ll outline some ways in which Agile practices can enhance accountability and transparency.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 3334
Who
Andrew Politi
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Qualtrics
February 7, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
Qualtrics is a customer experience management platform that allows users to create surveys, dashboards, and graphics, in addition, to analyze and synthesize data.
This presentation will focus on Qualtrics as a platform and how to effectively create a survey. Surveys should be built with the user in mind, utilizing best practices based on behavioral science research.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 3211
Who
Sheev Dave
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NAAS
January 31, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
Responding correctly to the National Alert and Accountability System (NAAS) notification messages is important for GSA’s accountability.
This tech talk will discuss details of notification types and your responsibility in responding.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 3211
Who
Buddy King
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Salesforce Lightning Experience
January 24, 2019, 1-1:30p
Objective
Lightning Experience is Salesforce’s intuitive, intelligent interface, designed to support the way you work and help you be more productive.
With Lightning users can find insights more quickly, work more efficiently, and be connected across all devices.
During the Lightning Experience Tech Talk, Annie Egan from the ICPA team, will provide an overview about what Lightning is, highlight new and exciting features of the interface and discuss the Salesforce COE’s strategy for transitioning GSA to Lightning.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 3334
Who
Anne Eagan
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Account and Network Security for teleworks
December 6, 2018, 1-1:30p
Objective
This presentation will focus on account and network security for teleworkers.
We’ll discuss keeping your networks and accounts safe.
We will also provide Information on the measures that should be in place as a teleworker.
Join us for some basic home user tips on remaining data aware and keeping the cyber criminals out.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 2143
Who
Stephanie Dillon
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Google Hangouts Closed Captioning
November 14, 2018, 1-1:30p
Objective
Google Hangouts Closed Captioning and related features Tech Talk.
Learn how to close caption a video to post to InSite or gsa.gov.
Learn a shortcut using Google Drive and Caption Colorado if distributing via email.
Join us for this informative tech talk.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 5213
Who
Mark Buchko
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Use of a Mobile Device while Teleworking Security
November 1, 2018, 1-1:30p
Objective
This presentation will focus on how the home user can work safely using their GFE mobile device as well as their BYOD and personally owned mobile device.
We will also discuss some of the basic requirements in operating these devices in the various operating environments.
Please join us for some basic mobile device safety tips to help protect GSA’s data as well as your own.
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 2213
Who
Debra Smith
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IT Standards
October 25, 2018, 1-1:30p
Objective
What’s new with IT Standards?
The IT Standards team is back!! We want to share updates, proposed changes, and tips to make the approval process easier.
Did you know that not all IT requests need to go through the approval process? How are we working to improve the GEAR IT Standards list? Can I search for an approved software by using the Category?
The IT Standards team wants to hear from you! Please join us at the Tech Talk and bring your questions.
We look forward to seeing you on October 25th!
Location
Virtual and 1800F Rm 3232
Who
Cindy Smith & IT Standards Team