About Open Data Initiative

The Open Data Initiative to improve transparency and efficiency in government operations through data-driven analysis.

Sean Roberts

Sean Roberts

Sean is a founding member of the OpenStack Foundation. This is in addition to his 20+ years of technology experience at places like Stanford, Yahoo, EDS, ADP, and Electronic Arts. Sean is passionate about donating his time mentoring engineers, participating in technical conferences, leading open source projects, and other public works. As part of volunteering, Sean enjoys public speaking, with more than fifty talks and events over the past few years.

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Our Mission

We analyze government spending and regulations through a three-layer approach:

  • People: Understanding workforce distribution and roles
  • Infrastructure: Analyzing physical assets and operational costs
  • Services & IT: Examining digital infrastructure and service delivery

Our goal is to provide clear, actionable insights that can lead to more efficient government operations and better public services.

Get Involved

We welcome volunteers to help with:

  • Strategy development and research
  • Content updates and data analysis
  • Social media engagement and outreach

How to contribute:

  • Follow us on X (Twitter) for updates
  • Submit issues or pull requests on GitHub
  • Share your expertise through content contributions

We maintain an apolitical approach, focusing solely on data analysis and transparency. Our goal is to present facts and insights that can help improve government efficiency.