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Sam Silverman

Lead Developer at CityGov

Sam Silverman is a seasoned cloud architect and digital transformation specialist. With a deep understanding of serverless technologies and a passion for optimizing IT infrastructure, Sam has successfully led numerous organizations through complex migrations to modern, cost-effective architectures. His expertise in AWS and other cloud platforms has resulted in significant cost savings and performance improvements for clients in diverse industries such as education, travel, finance, real estate, and e-commerce.

Articles

Cover image for The Double‑Edged Algorithm: Why AI’s Eco Impact Defies Simple Answers
Conservation and the EnvironmentArtificial Intelligence
The Double‑Edged Algorithm: Why AI’s Eco Impact Defies Simple Answers
<p class="mb-4">In recent months, a quiet movement has taken hold in corners of the tech world. Instead of relying on sprawling cloud servers run by S...
November 2, 2025Read article
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Artificial Intelligence
The Case for Schools Building Their Own Technology Solutions
<p class="mb-4">Schools face mounting pressure to adopt the latest educational technology, often at staggering costs. Yet many of these "innovative" p...
October 24, 2025Read article
Cover image for Dewey Finn Would Be Fired by Lunch—But He’d Still Outteach Us All
Education
Dewey Finn Would Be Fired by Lunch—But He’d Still Outteach Us All
<p class="mb-4">I rewatched <em>School of Rock</em> recently and couldn't stop thinking about how Dewey would be fired before lunch on his first day. ...
October 19, 2025Read article
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TechnologyArtificial Intelligence
Why Cities Are Making the Smart Move from WordPress to Next.js
<p class="mb-4">When residents visit their city's website to check park hours or pay a utility bill, they expect the same smooth experience they get f...
September 23, 2025Read article
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Theatre and the ArtsWork Life Balance
Bringing It All Back Home: The Quiet Rise of Community Bands
<h3 class="mb-4 mt-6">A Quiet Revival of the Community Band</h3><p class="mb-4">In an age shaped by digital entertainment and solitary pastimes, a qui...
September 7, 2025Read article
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EducationHiring and Onboarding
Six Weeks, No Pay: The Overlooked Crisis Facing New Educators
<p class="mb-4">Every August, thousands of bright-eyed new teachers across the United States walk into their first classrooms, armed with lesson plans...
September 5, 2025Read article
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Education
What High School Band Directors Can Learn from Championship Basketball Coaches
<h1 class="mb-4 mt-6">What High School Band Directors Can Learn from Championship Basketball Coaches</h1><p class="mb-4">I've spent six years building...
May 5, 2025Read article