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Not that I'm super active here anyway, but I'm moving over to Mastadon. Connect with me there for #civictech, #opensource, #govtech, #infrastructure chat:
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Baltimore's new digital services director hopes to shift mindsets on tech's role @switzerly @baltdata statescoop.com/shelby-switze…
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Interview with @BaltCityHall’s first digital services director
“I’m a really big believer in collaboration and building digital public goods – open source, non-proprietary technology that we can all participate in and adjust to our needs.”
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@switzerly
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Baltimore's new digital services director talks about their hopes for changing mindsets on tech's role in city government @switzerly @baltdata statescoop.com/shelby-switze…
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Here's an opportunity to work with @switzerly and @baltdata and make a difference in @BaltCityHall! #localgov #ux #uxdesigner #digitalgov baltimorecity.wd1.myworkdayj…
Are you a #civictech-nologist + #opensource enthusiast, who wants to shake up the system by helping govs break down silos and actually collaborate on shared software/services for better outcomes + reduced costs?
Then come work at @BeeckCenter! #Jobs
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I'm at @APIdaysGlobal this week, and about to speak about how #APIs transform nations. #APIDaysParis #apidays #civictech
Follow me on mastodon for conference hot takes: universeodon.com/@civicunres…
I'll be speaking about #opensource, #APIs, #digitalpublicgoods, and #civictech next week at #APIDays Paris.
Join me in person by using the promo code IKNOWSHELBYSWITZER at apidays.global/paris/#buy-ti…
When your public-purpose software product is not vendor lock-in, you and your government can continue to make local adjustments when you want and how you want. It's the little things like this that matter in a #democracy.
Let's talk about #PublicCode
#WhyWednesday
#Software
Excited to see @LocalGovDrupal and @greenriver's Open Path on the shortlist for Open Source Creation of the Year!
#OpenSource can build digital #development in government.
Meet the finalists and winners of the #FutureofGovernment Awards - leaders in open source - at the virtual ceremony hosted by @undp, @awscloud, and us, Apolitical. futureofgovernment.com/
Even if you're working with other governments to build shared software, you'll still run into procurement challenges. Here are some we've uncovered, whether you're on the building or buying side: softwarecollaborative.org/20…
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You could be a human-centered design strategist for the @CDCgov. They’re hiring! usajobs.gov/job/688699400
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Digital platforms are rent-seekers, capturing value from the communities they purport to serve, skimming off the top, benefiting from having not doing. - @james_muldoon_ at @PCC_Global
Tech folks in Baltimore looking for something new -- @baltdata is hiring for the city's first ever Digital Service Team! tinyurl.com/baltdigitalservi…
Or think about public service! @USDS @USDigitalCorps @18F @USDResponse @codeforamerica @FAScientists xitter.cf/ModeledBehavior/status…
Wholeheartedly +1 !!!
Many thanks to @acroll, @rebeccacroll and the whole @fwd50conf crew for another great convening. Too many highlights to name, but a big thank you to everyone who participated in our @BeeckCenter programming this week, (1/2)
Fail Fest @FWD50 starting shortly! Join us at 3 Brewers for true stories from brave people
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Had a ton of fun (and learned a lot) playing The Governance Game from the @BeeckCenter at #FWD50. Big thanks to @aaronsnow, Shelby Switzer and the Beeck crew.
Our big takeaway was that an empowered project team makes your governance more resilient.
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“It’s no one’s job to make collaboration [between governments] happen.” - @switzerly
Suuuch a great point. There’s a wealth of knowledge to be shared, but as long as no one’s responsible for that work, it’s not going to happen at scale.
#FWD50
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The Governance Game with @switzerly @BeeckCenter was a huge hit at #FWD50! If you missed it, you can access the game for free at @publiccodenet github.com/publiccodenet/gov…
Find the cards here! github.com/publiccodenet/gov…
The @publiccodenet Governance Game! With @BeeckCenter's @switzerly at @fwd50conf, where players are learning how to govern shared open source systems -- and handle calamities.
Overheard:
- "can we change our steering group to a working group?"
- "can we add a GoFundMe?"
