PinnedTurning On the Lights at SunsetHow I use smart technologies in my own home.Dec 11, 20181Dec 11, 20181
Thinking Differently About SankeySankey diagrams aren’t just useful for thinking about resources. They can also serve as stacked bar/area charts on steroids.Oct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
Government Executive Leadership Needs to Include CDOsRepeat after me: Chief Data Officers should not report to Chief Information Officers.Jun 21, 2019Jun 21, 2019
Published inTowards Data ScienceApplying Ethics to AlgorithmsWe are not as carefully investigating the technological tools as we investigate the people in whom we vest authority.Sep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
Considering the Big Picture Before We Mandate Government APIsA new bill in New York City needs the attention of a broader audience.Jun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017
How free open government data can coexist with fee-based access[I know this is going to irritate a number of my friends and colleagues. I look forward to the spirited debates. Sorry in advance.]Apr 19, 20172Apr 19, 20172
Like Ambulances, Data Needs to be Treated as a Strategic AssetWhy we need more government Chief Data OfficersMar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017
Untangling 311 Request DataOne of the datasets most commonly shared by governments is non-emergency service request data. However, despite there being some clear…May 23, 2016May 23, 2016
Published inOrganizer SandboxWhy Civic Tech isn’t Gold for GovernmentsIn the aptly named “Shoveling for Civic Tech Gold”, Mark Headd explores the challenges that render segments of the civic tech community…Feb 25, 20164Feb 25, 20164
