https://tech.newstatesman.com/public-sector/sprint-gds-govtech-scotland-wales-ni

The digital chiefs on Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland all took to the stage at Sprint 19 on Thursday (20 September), where they explained that collaboration with each other, as well as with the Government Digital Service (GDS) was crucial to their digital transformation efforts, and that with some projects they are now not just following the lead of GDS or the UK government as a whole, but are in fact leading the way.

Caron Alexander, director of digital shares services of the Northern Ireland civil service, shared the stage with Colin Cook, director digital, Scottish government, and Caren Fullerton chief digital officer of the Welsh government. All three have slightly different roles; while Alexander’s role covers digital transformation and IT, Cook’s role also focuses on digital productivity – incorporating the country’s broadband programme. Fullerton meanwhile is primarily focused on delivering services to staff, but also works on delivering services to the public and advises ministers on digital policy.