On-demand webinar
Starting on Your Smart City Initiatives:
Strategies for Better Communities
By Insight Editor / 21 Jun 2021 / Topics: Data and AI Digital transformation Intelligent edge
Smart city technology can transform communities and improve the quality of life for residents — from enhanced public safety and better traffic flow to creating a more equitable society through expanded broadband access. But what is a smart city? Where should you begin your smart city initiatives; and how do you get started?
In this webinar, hear from industry experts and public sector smart city planners how to leverage smart city technology to create a more connected community and pave a smarter path forward. You’ll discover:
- How to create a smart city roadmap
- Benefits of connected cities
- Resources for smaller communities
- How to use a single partner for all your initiatives
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Featured panelists:
Sandeep Sinha
SLED Marketing Leader, Digital Innovation, Insight
Sandeep Sinha is part of Insight’s Digital Innovation national sales team and leads Digital Innovation strategy for Insight Public Sector. He’s responsible for developing and driving GTM and sales strategy to deliver business outcomes for our SLED clients. He is focused on driving cloud, data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in accounts across the country. Sandeep has worked with both large companies and startups, such as Microsoft, Motorola and Trustonic. He holds an MS in computer science from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Clint Pires
Chief Information Officer, City of St. Louis Park
Clint Pires holds a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University and an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts. He has spent the past 47 years working in the public sector and academia. Clint has held positions with Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District (Massachusetts), Northern Illinois University and the City of Elgin, Illinois. He also was assistant director of the Illinois City Management Association. He spent 15 years as manager of information technologies and five years as deputy city manager for the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He is now the chief information officer for the same city, responsible for IT, cable TV, communications and marketing. He was an adjunct professor at Hamline University’s Graduate School of Management in St. Paul, Minnesota, from 2001 to 2014.
Darren Nix
Strategic Partner Manager, Justice and Public Safety Solutions, Genetec
Darren Nix has worked at Genetec for 10 years in various roles. In his current role, he leads partnership efforts and engagements with Insight. He works with cities and agencies to promote digital transformation and solutions for public safety. With more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, Darren has held positions in integration, consulting and design, with a focus in federal agencies, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and education. His specializations include solution development, threat and vulnerability assessment, asset protection and loss prevention, as well as physical security system design. Prior to joining Genetec, Darren was a senior associate consultant with Risk Management Associates, Inc. He is ASIS board certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in security management and was the physical security subject matter expert on the “OneNASA” smart card program.
Bob Bennett
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Bob Bennett is a senior fellow at the Center for Digital Government and founder of B2 Civic Solutions, an international smart cities consultancy firm based in Parkville, Missouri. From 2016 to 2019 he served in Mayor Sly James’ administration as the chief innovation officer for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. During his tenure, he oversaw smart city initiatives, including a 54-block total digitalization pilot, strategy development for the city and P3-based expansion plans.
