March 12, 2024 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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SharePoint as a Backend for Mobile Apps

• Christopher Ford (ITS)
• Tony Catalano (ITS)

Agenda

• Agency Business Need for the Application
• Challenges with Storage
• Why SharePoint?
• Azure Integration
• Future Growth Potential
• Q&A

Christopher Ford currently serves as the Manager of the NYS ITS Shared Application Service Mobile Development and Support team.  The team supports mobile applications across multiple agencies including the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation, Department of Veterans Services, Office for the Aging, Office of Children and Family Services, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Department of State and more.  Chris holds a Masters in Information Science Degree and a Bachelor's of Combined Computer Science from UAlbany as well as a certification as a Project Management Professional from PMI.  Chris serves in several steward roles representing PS&T employees with PEF.

Anthony Catalano has worked in several agencies during his 27 years of state employment. The last 10 years he has worked as the Manager of the Shared Application Service Mobile Development and Support team for ITS. Anthony specializes in native iOS and Android applications and can read and write in several programming languages. Anthony is a powerful force in his field and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.