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Our Director of Utility Relations & Strategic Programs, Todd Allums, joined the perfectly named "Everything You Wanted to Know About the…
Our Director of Utility Relations & Strategic Programs, Todd Allums, joined the perfectly named "Everything You Wanted to Know About the…
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution invited me to present ideas for where and how Atlanta can grow in the future. In this op-ed I suggest approaches for…
Atlanta Journal-Constitution invited me to present ideas for where and how Atlanta can grow in the future. In this op-ed I suggest approaches for…
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What a great time talking electrification in GA with this amazing panel!!! We are so lucky to have such brilliant people pushing this ecosystem…
What a great time talking electrification in GA with this amazing panel!!! We are so lucky to have such brilliant people pushing this ecosystem…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Strategic Energy Institute | External Advisory Board Member
Georgia Institute of Technology
- Present 1 year 6 months
Science and Technology
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GA Hydrogen Braintrust | Board Member
Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff
- Present 1 year 6 months
Economic Empowerment
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Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance | Innovation Committee Chair
Georgia Department of Economic Development
- Present 3 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
The Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance (EMIA), announced by Governor Brian Kemp in July 2021, is led by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and constitutes a statewide initiative between government, industries, electric utilities, nonprofits, and other relevant stakeholders. The partnership is focused on growing the electric mobility ecosystem in the state and strengthening Georgia’s position in electrification-related manufacturing and innovation.
EMIA’s…The Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance (EMIA), announced by Governor Brian Kemp in July 2021, is led by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and constitutes a statewide initiative between government, industries, electric utilities, nonprofits, and other relevant stakeholders. The partnership is focused on growing the electric mobility ecosystem in the state and strengthening Georgia’s position in electrification-related manufacturing and innovation.
EMIA’s mission is to support the growth of the entire electric mobility industry and foster innovation in the State of Georgia by creating a business-friendly environment for the industry and promoting favorable public policy. While this alliance has the long-term goal to bring new investments to Georgia, it also seeks to support the state’s existing industry throughout the ongoing transition of the automotive industry. -
Smart Communities & Sustainability | Founding Board Member & Co-Chair
Technology Association of Georgia
- Present 3 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
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MARTA Business Advisory Board | Board Member
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
- Present 3 years
Science and Technology
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CIO Advisory Board | Founding Board Member
City of Atlanta
- Present 5 years 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Atlanta Chief Information Officer (CIO) Advisory Board was created by the Department of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) CIO, Gary Brantley to establish Atlanta as a leader at the forefront of cutting-edge thought and innovation. The advisory board members are comprised of trusted leaders throughout Atlanta who bring knowledge from both private and public sectors. They are vital to continue propelling the city forward by shaping how Atlanta integrates cross-sectional cultures, thoughts…
The Atlanta Chief Information Officer (CIO) Advisory Board was created by the Department of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) CIO, Gary Brantley to establish Atlanta as a leader at the forefront of cutting-edge thought and innovation. The advisory board members are comprised of trusted leaders throughout Atlanta who bring knowledge from both private and public sectors. They are vital to continue propelling the city forward by shaping how Atlanta integrates cross-sectional cultures, thoughts and initiatives into the city’s technology infrastructure.
The board will meet quarterly to provide varying levels of insight, create new and improved strategic plans, foster buy in from the community and continue to seek investment opportunities from partners across all platforms. -
Georgia Smart Advisory Board | Founding Board Member
Georgia Institute of Technology
- Present 7 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Georgia Smart: Positioning Georgia in the forefront of the smart, equitable, and resilient movement.
Georgia Smart is comprised of premier smart cities experts and practitioners, as well as prominent local/regional leaders. Georgia Smart is powered by the Georgia Institute of Technology, along with Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Centers for Innovation, Georgia Chamber, Georgia Department of…Georgia Smart: Positioning Georgia in the forefront of the smart, equitable, and resilient movement.
Georgia Smart is comprised of premier smart cities experts and practitioners, as well as prominent local/regional leaders. Georgia Smart is powered by the Georgia Institute of Technology, along with Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Centers for Innovation, Georgia Chamber, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Municipal Association, and Technology Association of Georgia, Georgia Planning Association, and the Global City Teams Challenge. -
CDAIT (Center for the Development & Application of Internet of Things Technologies) | Board Member
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 4 years
Science and Technology
Bent on solving real-world problems, the Center for the Development and Application of Internet-of-Things Technologies (CDAIT, pronounced see-ˈdāt) fosters interdisciplinary research and education in Internet of Things (IoT)-related domains and bridges sponsors with Georgia Tech researchers and faculty as well as with industry members with similar interests. Central to its value proposition is the belief that only a holistic approach, i.e., mindful of the complexity of the entire IoT value…
Bent on solving real-world problems, the Center for the Development and Application of Internet-of-Things Technologies (CDAIT, pronounced see-ˈdāt) fosters interdisciplinary research and education in Internet of Things (IoT)-related domains and bridges sponsors with Georgia Tech researchers and faculty as well as with industry members with similar interests. Central to its value proposition is the belief that only a holistic approach, i.e., mindful of the complexity of the entire IoT value chain and the intricate relationships between the various links, can generate superior results. CDAIT’s broad overarching goal is to expand and promote IoT’s huge potential and transformational capabilities.
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Board Member | Fall Fundraiser Chair
Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Civil Rights and Social Action
It is my privilege to help the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition raise money to continue providing safe and welcoming spaces and rides for people of all races, religions, national origins, marital status, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, abilities, ages, veteran status, or political affiliations.
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TAG Mobility | Board Member
Technology Association of Georgia
- 3 years 2 months
Science and Technology
TAG Mobility society seeks to enable businesses in Georgia to solve challenges and optimize opportunities using mobile technology. Leveraging collaborative learning, networking and best practice sharing, the society will promote innovation to help make the state a center of excellence in the mobility ecosystem.
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Ride40 Team Manager
Diabetes Training Camp
Health
It was one of my most cherished life experiences to volunteer for Ride40 and help raise $40K for Diabetes Training Camp.
Ride40:
4 Days
4 Friends
400 Miles
40K Feet Climbed
$40K Raised
Ride40.com
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Fundraiser / Chair - Varied Events
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Economic Empowerment
I have such a ball helping the Atlanta Chamber do great things! It is a huge honor and great privilege to help make Atlanta a technology hub with their amazing team! I relish being a part of the technology revolution happening in our city, and can't wait to maximize the potential. Cheers to The ATL!
Publications
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Atlanta Convenes: Smart City Game Changers from Around the Globe are Solving the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Gamechangers leading the way on people centered smart city initiatives are assembling at Smart City Expo Atlanta to discuss how a city can only be “smart” if they are focused on equity, prosperity, humanity, inclusion and justice, as well as cutting-edge technology. Smart City technology can play a part in many different sectors, from safety to environment and transit and much more. Metro Atlanta has several Smart City projects that are leveraging innovation to address pressing challenges in…
Gamechangers leading the way on people centered smart city initiatives are assembling at Smart City Expo Atlanta to discuss how a city can only be “smart” if they are focused on equity, prosperity, humanity, inclusion and justice, as well as cutting-edge technology. Smart City technology can play a part in many different sectors, from safety to environment and transit and much more. Metro Atlanta has several Smart City projects that are leveraging innovation to address pressing challenges in the region.
#SCEATL #RedefiningSmart
Honors & Awards
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2015 eHire MVP
eHire
I was overwhelmed with pride to receive the eHire MVP award. I am so lucky to have this amazing opportunity to help Atlanta, strengthen my community, and work with the best team in the world. Cheers to it!
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Mobile Midtown Core Planning Committee
Volunteer
- PresentSpearheaded by The Atlanta Chamber, we are teaming up to create a mobile showcase for a 1 mile stretch in Atlanta - from Atlanta Tech Village to the Fox Theatre.
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TechBridge
Digital Ball Sponsorship Committee
- PresentTechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. We focus on technology enabling nonprofits to focus on…
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. We focus on technology enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. Our Philosophy - We are mission-driven and passionate about the work of nonprofits - We are committed to providing services of the highest quality - We believe technology innovation can transform the local nonprofit landscape - We serve as a bridge between the needs of the nonprofit community and resources of the technology community - We educate nonprofit leaders and funders about the power of technology to further the work of nonprofits and the importance of funding technology initiatives
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MOBILITY LIVE 2014 Core Planning / Sponsorship Committee
Chair - Sponsorship Committee
- PresentMobility LIVE! brings together key thought leaders and decision makers in the areas of mobile technology standards, strategies and innovations. Tap into the mobile industry and learn how to leverage the power of mobility through interactive programs. This year Mobility LIVE! will be co-located with The Mobile 360 - North America. www.MobilityLive.org
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Digital Divas
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Atlanta Big Data User Group
Co-Organizer
Founded in 2012, the Atlanta Big Data User Group is a community dedicated to promoting the technologies, practices and innovations needed for organizations to get maximum value from massive amounts of data. With over 2.5 trillion bytes of data accumulating around the world every day, we are at the epicenter of the Big Data revolution. Through an exchange of BIG ideas, education and fresh thinking from employees, contractors and technologists, Atlanta Big Data aims to focus on the specific Big…
Founded in 2012, the Atlanta Big Data User Group is a community dedicated to promoting the technologies, practices and innovations needed for organizations to get maximum value from massive amounts of data. With over 2.5 trillion bytes of data accumulating around the world every day, we are at the epicenter of the Big Data revolution. Through an exchange of BIG ideas, education and fresh thinking from employees, contractors and technologists, Atlanta Big Data aims to focus on the specific Big Data issues, architectures and solutions related to the Big Data to include security, privacy, analytics and support for real-time operations. The intent of Atlanta Big Data isn’t solely technical, the Group strives to discuss, discover and communicate how Big Data solutions can be used to advance and support national security, energy, transportation, media, logistics, financial services, law enforcement, health care and education and many other areas that serve the community’s interests. http://www.meetup.com/BigData-Atlanta/
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Board of Advisors
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Atlanta Spring User Group
Organizer
eHire founded ASUG in 2010. At that time - it was the first user group created to support the growing Spring community in the Atlanta area. We continue to nurture and embrace the open source community and are honored to support and sponsor ASUG. http://www.meetup.com/AtlantaSpring/
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Atlanta Titanium User Group
Co-Organizer
eHire founded the Atlanta Titanium Developers' group in 2012 to bring together Atlanta's growing Titanium community. Our goal is to provide the latest information about Titanium and other mobile related technologies while creating opportunities for community members to network. http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Titanium-Developers/
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Atlanta User Experience User Group
Organizer
Founded by ehire in 2009, the Atlanta User Experience Group (AUX) brings together members of the UX community. From information architects to designers to coders, this group provides a place for UX professionals to meet new people, exchange ideas, learn new things, and have a good experience (pun intended). If you are not a UX professional, don't worry, we have something for you, too! UX is an approach to experience marketing -- creating an experience that keeps the user's needs & motivations…
Founded by ehire in 2009, the Atlanta User Experience Group (AUX) brings together members of the UX community. From information architects to designers to coders, this group provides a place for UX professionals to meet new people, exchange ideas, learn new things, and have a good experience (pun intended). If you are not a UX professional, don't worry, we have something for you, too! UX is an approach to experience marketing -- creating an experience that keeps the user's needs & motivations in mind at all times. This happens when designing a website, product, marketing campaign or even face-to-face sales http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-User-Experience-Group/
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M&B Geek Night
Organizer
Make & Build is an Atlanta based technology-focused Digital Agency. We are an experienced team of digital craftsmen with a common goal: Forge custom technology solutions to execute big ideas for our clients. Make & Build is the seamless union of creatives and technologists. We empower our people to do what they do best, make a lasting impact through skill and creativity. M&B's Geek Nights are part of our ongoing effort to stay up to date on today's hottest technologies, tomorrow's emerging…
Make & Build is an Atlanta based technology-focused Digital Agency. We are an experienced team of digital craftsmen with a common goal: Forge custom technology solutions to execute big ideas for our clients. Make & Build is the seamless union of creatives and technologists. We empower our people to do what they do best, make a lasting impact through skill and creativity. M&B's Geek Nights are part of our ongoing effort to stay up to date on today's hottest technologies, tomorrow's emerging technologies, and network with other top technologists and creatives in the Atlanta area. Our quarterly happy hours are designed to bring together different groups of Technology and Creative professionals for networking, learning, and a good time. Our previous happy hours have boasted highlights such as: free King of Pops, drone demonstrations, complimentary beer from our in-house keg and bar, all the swag you can carry, and prizes! Important: This group WAS invite-only but with our new space in the Westside's Artery District, we can host as many people as we want! Join this group to stay up to date on the latest M&B news and find out when the next happy hour is happening. http://www.meetup.com/Make-Build/
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Mobility Leadership Council - Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
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Helping to make Atlanta the recognized global center for Mobility! Our goal is to build a collaborative culture across organizations and ecosystem boundaries that will underpin a successful Mobility strategy for metro Atlanta.
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TAG
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Technology Leadership Council - Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Board of Advisors
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WIT
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