In the August 2025 episode of Coffee with Kehoe, Bill Kehoe and Amy Pearson welcome WaTech HR Director Cathleen Overmiller for a thoughtful conversation about the people side of technology.
Cathleen shares her journey from assistant attorney general to HR leader and reflects on how her legal background helped her bring a problem-solving mindset…
Katy Ruckle, Washington State’s Chief Privacy Officer, has been named one of the nation’s inaugural AI 50 honorees by the Center for Public Sector AI, recognizing her leadership in shaping ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in government.
Ruckle has been at the forefront of Washington’s AI efforts, playing a key role in…
Ten years in, WaTech isn’t just marking time, it’s using what it’s learned to build what’s next.
Formed in 2015 to streamline technology operations and reduce duplication across government, WaTech has transformed into the driving force behind Washington’s most innovative digital services.
For years, WaTech operated with a divided identity. Formed from several different…
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) has released a comprehensive white paper that lays out the vision, rationale, and guide for adopting Zero Trust security across state government. The document describes how the state is responding to growing cyber threats, setting a foundation for a resilient digital future.
“Zero Trust…
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is partnering with the University of California, Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity to conduct a statewide survey assessing the cybersecurity readiness of nonprofit organizations. Funded by a $500,000 grant from Okta, the project will survey 500 nonprofits starting July 2025,…
