Lane Sidebottom is the quiet force who helps keep the state’s networks running smoothly. A member of OIT’s Network Services operations, he ensures state buildings are connected and network access is seamless for employees. Lane’s work supports the daily operations of numerous agencies and end users, enabling state employees to do their jobs and help Coloradans.
OIT GIS team member Grant Smith’s innovation creates the maps that improve and simplify work so the state can better serve Coloradans.
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that staying safe online is just as important as locking our doors at night. With so much of our daily life—from banking and shopping to school and work—happening in the digital space, protecting ourselves has never been more critical.
OIT Cloud Solutions Architect Sean Clark is a key part of the collaboration between OIT and our vendors.
When it comes to safeguarding state systems and data, OITers like Security Risk & Compliance Analyst Sheena Leal take great pride in helping our organization ensure an accessible, trustworthy and resilient technology experience for Colorado.
When a Coloradan calls 988, schedules therapy through Medicaid, or walks into a treatment center, they’re stepping into a behavioral health system that is changing. In a partnership between OIT’s Colorado Digital Service (CDS), the Governor’s Office, Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)—a division of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)—the state embarked on a journey in 2022 to reimagine how mental health and substance use services are delivered to Coloradans.
Each spring, as Coloradans submit their tax returns, one question floods inboxes, websites, and call centers: Where’s my refund? It is a reasonable question, but one that causes serious strain on the system meant to answer it.
Before OIT services can be rolled out to agencies and Coloradans, there has to be enough funding to make them happen. And just like your personal budget, any one part of the budget has to be weighed against all of the other needs and priorities.
OIT is leading the state’s efforts to make digital services more inclusive and accessible for Coloradans. Brian Stafford, Accessibility Consultant, is a big reason why Colorado has garnered national recognition.