After seven years as Montana's chief technology officer, Matt Van Syckle is heading to a consulting firm started by another former state tech official.

"We’ve been not good at change management," Montana Chief Technology Officer Matt Van Syckle said at an event.

The pandemic and advancements in tech are affording states new opportunities — and presenting challenges — state IT leaders said during an online event.

Montana CTO Matt Van Syckle said continued remote work will require new considerations of state government's software and cybersecurity capabilities.

Matt Van Syckle will serve in both roles until the state finds a long-term replacement.