E61: Navigating the Shift from Public to Private Sector in GovTech

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, host Jennifer Saha welcomes Mike Hussey, former state CIO of Utah, who shares his transition from 30 years in state government to a pivotal role in the private sector with Oracle. Mike discusses the intricacies of balancing public service exigencies with private sector dynamism, especially in the context of emerging AI technologies. Listen in as they delve into the unique challenges of AI regulation, the evolving roles of state CIOs, and the cooperative competition among states aiming for technological advancements. Key timestamps include insights into the working dynamics in government (10:12), the transformative impact of AI (25:30), and the nuanced differences in state vs. federal AI regulations (40:47).

Episode 61 of the Gov Tech Today podcast, hosted by Russell Lowery, titled "E61: Navigating the Shift from Public to Private Sector in GovTech" was published on October 7, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

October 7, 2025 ·32m · Gov Tech Today

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, host Jennifer Saha welcomes Mike Hussey, former state CIO of Utah, who shares his transition from 30 years in state government to a pivotal role in the private sector with Oracle. Mike discusses the intricacies of balancing public service exigencies with private sector dynamism, especially in the context of emerging AI technologies. Listen in as they delve into the unique challenges of AI regulation, the evolving roles of state CIOs, and the cooperative competition among states aiming for technological advancements. Key timestamps include insights into the working dynamics in government (10:12), the transformative impact of AI (25:30), and the nuanced differences in state vs. federal AI regulations (40:47).

Episode Description

On this episode of Gov Tech Today, host Jennifer Saha welcomes Mike Hussey, former state CIO of Utah, who shares his transition from 30 years in state government to a pivotal role in the private sector with Oracle. Mike discusses the intricacies of balancing public service exigencies with private sector dynamism, especially in the context of emerging AI technologies. Listen in as they delve into the unique challenges of AI regulation, the evolving roles of state CIOs, and the cooperative competition among states aiming for technological advancements. Key timestamps include insights into the working dynamics in government (10:12), the transformative impact of AI (25:30), and the nuanced differences in state vs. federal AI regulations (40:47).

00:00 Welcome to Gov Tech Today

00:30 Meet Mike Hussey: From State CIO to Private Sector

01:19 Navigating Government Transitions

03:00 The Role of State CIOs and the Power of Community

06:35 Challenges and Innovations in Government Technology

09:59 Public vs. Private Sector: A Unique Perspective

15:38 The Impact of AI in Government

16:43 The Excitement of AI in Government Work

17:32 Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities

17:57 Efficiency and Compliance in State Governments

18:46 Public Service Through Private Sector Work

20:03 State-Level Innovations and Success Stories

21:02 The Complexity of Large-Scale Implementations

25:04 AI Regulation: State vs. Federal Perspectives

30:19 The Rapid Evolution of AI Legislation

32:06 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

¿Cómo es: discapacidad, minusvalía o qué? + Conoce a Paola

Apr 8, 2026 ·29m

Sembrando Paz en Caribbean Ability Park

Mar 25, 2026 ·28m

Liderando el Futuro de las Personas con Discapacidad en Puerto Rico

Mar 18, 2026 ·30m

In Conversation with Hull's Youth Parliament

Mar 16, 2026 ·23m

Transforming Tremor Treatment using AI and Wearable Tech

Mar 11, 2026 ·15m

Cllr Charles Quinn: Introducing Simpler Recycling!

Feb 23, 2026 ·13m

Similar Podcasts

Fed to Fed GOVTECH CONNECTS Connecting government and industry to promote innovation through collaboration. The Fed to Fed podcast highlights the latest in innovation and technology modernization in the US government and industry. Join us for inspiring conversations with leaders and change-makers in the government technology space. Fireside Chats with Coach (AP GOV) Adam Sanders _ Staff - ApexFriendshipHS Coach Hagermoser and Coach Sanders teaching AP US Government no matter where they are. #AlwaysBeCoteaching Australian Health - Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Bureau of Statistics The health podcast series brings you highlights and data snapshots from the wide range of health data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Health podcast will showcase this data in a series of short conversations that discuss Australia's health status following release of data from the suite of health surveys conducted by the ABS. The episodes will discuss a variety of topics, including health risk factors such as smoking and obesity, rates of physical activity and dietary behaviour as well as prevalence of long term conditions and patient experiences. For more information on upcoming releases, please see www.abs.gov.au. The podcast series will be regular and aim to highlight aspects of Australia's health in an interesting way. This is Real U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General In 2014, more than 30 people were arrested in the nation's capital on charges related to health care fraud. Those arrested included owners and operators of home health care agencies, office workers, personal care assistants, and patient recruiters. Millions of dollars in bank accounts and property were seized, and the bust remains the biggest health care fraud takedown in Washington, D.C., history. This series follows HHS OIG special agents as they work to uncover the complex fraud schemes, expose the greed of those involved, and bring the criminals to justice. And all of this is real! This is Real is produced by the Department of Health and Humans Services, Office of Inspector General. The agency reminds you that if you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse in any HHS programs, including Medicaid or Medicare, report it to our hotline at 800-447-8477 or 800-HHS-TIPS. Visit oig.hhs.gov for more information. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and watch us on YouTube.

URL copied to clipboard!