Coffee with Kehoe is a video series hosted by Washington State Chief Information Officer and WaTech Director, Bill Kehoe. This series dives into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in technology shaping the state of Washington. Each episode offers insightful conversations on topics like modernization, cybersecurity, and leadership in government technology, featuring expert guests and key figures driving digital transformation in the public sector. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, public servant, or simply curious about how technology impacts the state, Coffee with Kehoe is your cup of IT knowledge!
Latest Coffee with Kehoe Episode
Coffee with Kehoe: NASCIO's Top 10 priorities for 2025 (February 13, 2025) In this episode of Coffee with Kehoe, WaTech’s Director and State Chief Information Officer, Bill Kehoe, joins cohost and Chief of Staff Amy Pearson to break down the National Association of Chief Information Officers’ (NASCIO) top priorities for 2025. Bill and Amy share their thoughts on the rankings, explore how Washington state is tackling these key initiatives, and discuss major challenges. (listen to podcast)
Coffee with Kehoe Archive
2024
Coffee with Kehoe: Leadership in a Time of Change (December 20, 2024) In this episode of Coffee with Kehoe, WaTech’s director and the state Chief Information Officer, Bill Kehoe shares insights on navigating change and uncertainty to build a stronger, more connected team. (watch video and listen to podcast
Keynote on Modernization at State IT Industry Forum (October 11, 2024) In the latest episode of Coffee with Kehoe, Bill Kehoe, WaTech’s director and the state Chief Information Officer, takes us behind the scenes of his keynote at the Washington State IT Industry Forum & Modernization Summit, held on September 25th at St. Martin’s University. (watch video and listen to podcast
NASCIO Top Ten-Episode Three (August 26, 2024) This is the third episode in our series spotlighting NASCIO's Top Ten priorities. In this episode, Bill Kehoe explores cybersecurity, connected government, and the initiatives WaTech has launched to address these challenges. (watch video and listen to podcast)
NASCIO Top Ten-Episode Two (August 9, 2024) This is the second episode in our series spotlighting NASCIO's Top Ten priorities. In this episode, Bill Kehoe explores Washington States Enterprise Strategic Plan and how it aligns with NASCIO's priorities. (watch video and listen to podcast)
2023
Remote Work: Building a Healthy Culture (Dec 18, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe discusses how to create a healthy culture in a remote work environment. (watch video and listen to podcast)
A discussion on modernization with WaTech Chief of Staff Amy Pearson (November 2, 2023): In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, Bill Kehoe, State CIO and WaTech Director, discusses modernization with WaTech Chief of Staff Amy Pearson. (watch video and listen to podcast)
IT Leadership: Part Three (October 5, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe covers the attributes of a good IT leader. (watch video) and listen to podcast)
IT Leadership: Part Two (September 26, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe covers the attributes of a good IT leader. (watch video) and listen to podcast)
IT Leadership: Part One (July 28, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe covers the attributes of a good IT leader. (watch video)
Interview with Nick Stowe (June 9, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe and State CTO Nick Stowe talk connected government, the role of the CTO and other topics. (watch video and listen to podcast)
Project Success with WaTech Chief of Staff Amy Pearson (February 17, 2023) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe has a conversation with newly hired WaTech Chief of Staff Amy Pearson. Bill and Amy go over what it takes to make a project successful, the importance of the oversight consultant role, and the role that IT plays in business projects. (watch video and listen to podcast)
2022
Interview with Ralph Johnson (December 29, 2022) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe has a conversation with newly hired Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Ralph Johnson. recounts the changes our workforce underwent during the COVID pandemic and what that means for the future. (watch video and listen to podcast)
Legacy System Modernization (Nov, 23, 2022) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe addresses Legacy System Modernization. (listen to podcast)
Data Rocks (August 18, 2022 In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe talks data.(watch video)
Connected Government (August 18, 2022) In this edition of Coffee with Kehoe, State CIO Bill Kehoe addresses connected government. (watch video)