Speaking Engagements

Sharing insights on digital transformation, civic technology, and data-driven government

Gavin Rozzi brings a unique perspective to speaking engagements, combining hands-on experience building government technology platforms with deep expertise in data science and public policy. As the founding Director of the DHCR Data Center at New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs, he leads an in-house team building modern web applications for affordable housing programs.

His talks draw from real-world experience creating platforms that serve thousands of residents, founding OPRAmachine (New Jersey's first statewide FOIA platform), and publishing open-source tools used by researchers nationwide.

Talk Topics

Government Digital Transformation

Modernizing legacy systems, building data infrastructure, and improving service delivery for residents. Drawing from hands-on experience leading an in-house civic technology team at a state agency.

Example talks:

Building platforms that serve millions of residents
Data center architecture for government
Modernizing legacy workflows

Civic Tech & Open Data

Creating platforms for government transparency, freedom of information systems, and tools that empower citizens. Based on founding OPRAmachine and other public interest technology projects.

Example talks:

Freedom of information platforms
Open source for public good
Building sustainable civic tech

Data Science in Government

GIS and spatial analysis, evidence-based policy, and analytics that drive decision-making. Combining technical depth with policy expertise to solve public sector challenges.

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