Acquiring and Retaining Great Government Tech Talent

Explore the challenges and solutions for hiring and retaining technical talent in government agencies in this 38-minute conference talk by Clyde Seepersad from The Linux Foundation. Delve into the shifting landscape of talent acquisition, from the "great resignation" to the "great rebalancing," and understand the persistent shortage of professionals with cloud native skills like Kubernetes and DevOps. Discover the core challenges faced by hiring managers in government agencies and the aspirations of technical professionals seeking to contribute to public sector technology. Examine the disconnect between agency offerings and professional needs, and learn how training and certification programs can bridge this gap, providing smart solutions for both employers and employees in the government tech sector.