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Alan Kowlowitz serves as a Government Fellow at the Center for Technology in Government (CTG) at the University at Albany, State University of New York, leveraging 32 years of experience from the New York State Archives and former Office for Technology (OFT). He concurrently works as an Information Security consultant for the New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC), applying expertise in electronic records management, information security policy, and open government initiatives to state projects.
His educational background includes:
- PhD coursework in American History at Northern Illinois University (1979)
- MA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (Sociology and History) from SUNY Buffalo (1976)
- B.A. in Political Science from SUNY Binghamton (1972)
Kowlowitz specializes in electronic records preservation, identity and access management, and information security policy development. His work bridges archival science with modern information technology, focusing on practical frameworks for government implementation. Key contributions include drafting New York State's Electronic Signatures and Records Act (ESRA) and developing compliance protocols for FISMA and HIPAA.
His 10 publications from 1997-2018 reveal an evolving research trajectory: early works established foundational electronic records models, while later publications address contemporary challenges in data sharing networks, intelligent transportation systems, and public library roles in open government. Collectively, they demonstrate consistent focus on translating theoretical frameworks into actionable government toolkits.
Throughout his career, Kowlowitz has maintained deep collaboration with CTG on projects including Models for Action and Gateways. At the State Archives, he established New York's electronic records program, and at OFT, he developed the state's e-Government/e-Commerce Program. His current NYSTEC work involves conducting risk assessments for state agencies, ensuring regulatory compliance in information security practices.
