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Tony Batalla, Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology at City of Oakland
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Speaker · CDO Vision San Francisco 2026

Tony Batalla

Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology at City of Oakland

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On their agenda

Five priorities, mapped against profiled leaders

01

Municipal technology integration

03

Smart city development

Source: 734 CIO Vision leader profiles with at least one priority theme, from 742 leaders in the series. Share of those leaders in each theme; leaders may have multiple themes. Yellow marks Tony's saved themes.

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Advancing smart city initiatives and AI applications to optimize public transportation systems

About

Tony Batalla is a seasoned public sector technology leader based in San Francisco Bay Area, known for his innovative approach to integrating technology within municipal operations. With an educational background from UCLA Anderson School of Management, he has played pivotal roles in various government entities including the City of Oakland, Santa Cruz County, and the City of San Leandro. His expertise spans smart city initiatives, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the democratization of technology in public services, fostering urban innovation and improving citizen engagement. Tony's career is defined by his commitment to creating efficient, transparent, and responsive government services through technology-driven solutions.

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Talks about

  1. 01Municipal IoT implementation strategies
  2. 02Oakland's digital city recognition factors
  3. 03AI integration trends in public transit
  4. 04Technology leadership in local governments

Each topic links to the sessions, field notes and Pulse findings on that theme.

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