CCoE Virtual Town Hall October 2024
Guest speaker, Chris Lamb, Program Manager for WA State Enterprise Cloud Computing Program
Join us for the first of a series of monthly town halls planned throughout the 24-25 academic year.
Join us for the first of a series of monthly town halls planned throughout the 24-25 academic year.
Join us for the October CCoE Virtual Town Hall! We are excited to feature Chris Lamb, Program Manager for WaTech’s Washington State Enterprise Cloud Computing Program (ECCP).
The ECCP represents a pivotal transformation in workforce training and cloud readiness, driving Washington’s strategic digital shift to the cloud.
In this session, Chris will provide an in-depth look at the ECCP's mission, explore the 12 distinct IT workforce personas WaTech is training and hiring for, and outline the skills matrix essential for each role. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from one of Washington’s leading IT and cybersecurity employers on the evolving skill sets and competencies required for enterprise cloud deployments. The ECCP training and technology strategy is a role model for other industries that plan cloud migrations.
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About WaTech
https://watech.wa.gov/about
About CCoE
https://coecyber.io/about
Organizer: Michael Singletary, (360) 383-3169, msingletary@whatcom.edu
Chris Lamb is currently the Program Manager for the WA State Enterprise Cloud Computing Program. Prior to this role, Chris has served in CIO/IT Director roles within the state at the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), and most recently at the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Chris’ executive career has been defined by undertaking significant transformation initiatives, both technically and organizationally, with a strong focus on leadership accountability. Chris received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2018 for his work in building a new IT Division within DSHS as an employee-centered, data-driven, and inclusively-cultured organization.
Chris’ career began in 1989, now spanning over 35 years in public sector. Chris is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and is also a graduate of the University of Washington Executive Management Program.
Chris is currently a board member for the Information Professional Management Association (IPMA) where he currently serves as chair and additionally serves as chair for IPMA LeaderPath; a leadership development program lead by the IPMA.
