Overview

October 11

The public sector relies heavily on procurement processes, yet these teams often have outdated systems that can’t keep up with the demands they face.

Join Government Technology and Ivalua Inc. for a live webinar on October 11, 2023, to explore how agencies can streamline procurement. Our panel of experts will offer insights on getting RFPs done faster, enhancing bid process transparency, mitigating compliance concerns, and improving workflow resiliency.

What You’ll Learn:

The tools that help agencies address common pain points like paper-based processes.
How to establish transparency and compliance across procurement activities
The most effective ways to manage your complete contract portfolio

Speakers

Shonte Eldridge — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Shonte Eldridge is an award-winning strategy and organizational change expert who spent 23 years in State and Local Government leadership. She served in senior positions for a Governor, two States’s Attorneys, and two Mayors, and ended her public sector career as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the City of Baltimore. Shonte is currently focused on helping government leaders simplify cumbersome business operations and navigate an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Sahiba Nagpaul

Manager, Public Sector Solutions Consulting, Ivalua

Sahiba is a seasoned Manager of Public Sector Solutions Consultants in the source-to-pay field having worked in the industry for over 10 years. Her primary focus revolves around enhancing efficiency and compliance within public sector and government procurement. Sahiba leads a dynamic team of Solution Consultants who provide daily guidance to State and Local professionals, gaining firsthand insights into the pressing challenges within the state, local, and federal procurement landscape. Join her in the pursuit of transforming procurement practices for a more streamlined and compliant future. Sahiba holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management from Duquesne University.

Sean McSpaden

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government and former Deputy State CIO, Oregon

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.

Webinar

Getting Your RFP Out the Door Faster