Bio

Technology executive with a focus on government digital services. Experienced in alliance & partnership development, government relations, public policy, strategic transformation, smart solutions (IoT), sustainable communities, and promoting technology in the public interest. Professional contributions include Business Development at Red Hat, Career Executive Appointment (CEA) at California Health and Human Services Agency, Executive Project Director at California Child Welfare Digital Services, CIO at Communication Service for the Deaf, and CIO at City of Northglenn. Nonprofit service includes Boards of Directors at FIWARE Foundation, Agile Government Leadership Association, and Open Solutions for Government. Other NGO participation includes TechCA Legislative Advisory Committee, US Green Building Council Legislative Advisory Committee, and US Construction Specifications Institute. Mr. Fortenberry has been a decades-long advocate for the importance of free/libre software in public sector solutions. He contributes to the Free Software Foundation and related organizations.