Chief Innovation Officer • NCTCOG
Bridging Technology & Government for the Public Good
I help government organizations harness the power of emerging technology, AI, and strategic innovation to better serve their communities.
I help government organizations harness the power of emerging technology, AI, and strategic innovation to better serve their communities.
From AI strategy to IT operations, I focus on practical solutions that make government work better for everyone.
Guiding government organizations through responsible AI adoption with clear governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and actionable roadmaps.
Building cultures of innovation within government agencies through strategic planning, change management, and the Innovation PACT framework.
Transforming IT infrastructure and service delivery through ITIL best practices, consolidation, and customer-focused technology solutions.
With over two decades in government technology, I've dedicated my career to proving that the public sector can be a place of genuine innovation. From managing IT operations for cities across Texas to leading AI strategy for a region serving 8.3 million residents, my work sits at the intersection of technology and public service.
I'm the author of Innovation PACT, founder of made4gov, a training advisor for the Government AI Academy, and the first Chief Innovation Officer at the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
More About MeOrganizations and initiatives I've built to advance government innovation and responsible AI adoption.
Specialized AI training for public sector agencies, enabling responsible adoption, improved services, and public trust. Covering AI fundamentals, governance, procurement, and hands-on tool training.
Visit SiteA platform dedicated to capturing, sharing, and identifying models for achieving sustainable innovation in government agencies. Home of the Innovation PACT framework and community.
Visit SiteAI Navigator™ is a productized AI operating model that transforms organizations from AI interest to sustained, measurable execution. Strategy, planning, enablement, and ongoing support.
Visit SiteSelected articles and features highlighting work in government technology and AI.
A framework for understanding how government agencies can approach AI adoption through four distinct but interconnected perspectives.
Read ArticleAfter seven years as Senior IT Manager, Tim Howell was promoted to lead NCTCOG's new Research and Innovation Division, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Read ArticleWhether you're looking for a speaker, advisor, or collaborator on government innovation, I'd love to connect.