Certified Government Chief Information Officer
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District
Robert Ferdan is the IT Director for the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, where he leads the District’s technology strategy with a focus on real-world impact. His work is grounded in supporting mosquito control operations, improving how residents interact with the District, and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and built to last.
He has led the modernization of the District’s technology environment, strengthening cybersecurity while aligning systems directly with operational workflows. A key area of focus is integrating technology into daily field and service operations, particularly through the District’s Leading Edge work order system.
Robert is driving the District’s use of artificial intelligence in practical, applied ways. He is leading the deployment of AI-powered call management that allows residents to report mosquito issues and generate service requests seamlessly, while also expanding multilingual communication tools to better serve Alameda County’s diverse communities. In parallel, he is developing predictive models that connect historical mosquito data with environmental conditions to improve planning and response.
He is actively involved in regional and statewide efforts around AI in government, contributing to the development of use cases and approaches that are grounded in actual operational needs rather than theory.
Robert is known for a direct, execution-focused approach to leadership. His work centers on reducing risk, increasing operational capacity, and making technology a functional part of how the District delivers public health services.
He approaches his role with a clear priority: build systems that work, support the people using them, and position the District to handle what’s coming next.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM PDT