Steve Walker

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About Steve Walker

As a dedicated specialist at Cloudy, I help local councils unlock the practical power of AI, cloud technology, and modern tools to improve how they govern, serve, and adapt. My focus is on enabling smarter decision-making, boosting efficiency, and making technology accessible to every town and parish council — regardless of size or resource. I’m the strategic lead behind GovAssist – a suite of tailored AI assistants built specifically for Local Government. These agents, powered by OpenAI and Microsoft technologies, support Clerks and Officers with everything from HR governance to planning, finance, and policy – all while respecting council workflows, data protection, and sector standards. Beyond the tech, I champion a culture of digital confidence and readiness across the public sector. I work closely with councils to design solutions that genuinely support communities, whether through meeting tools like Decisions, or cloud platforms that future-proof daily operations. Professional Experience Lead strategic initiatives embedding Microsoft Cloud and AI into council operations for more responsive, intelligent governance. Architect and deploy GovAssist AI agents to support council teams with HR, finance, planning and FOI/SAR queries. Deliver the Decisions platform to councils, transforming how meetings are prepared, run and recorded – increasing transparency and reducing admin. Design and lead training programmes that upskill council officers and members, embedding best practice digital working. Regular speaker at local and national events, advocating for the responsible use of AI and cloud tech in local government. Key Achievements Pioneered GovAssist, a ground-breaking AI solution trusted by councils across the UK to support real-time decision-making and improve productivity. Delivered scalable migrations from legacy systems to secure, cost-effective Microsoft 365 environments. Expanded adoption of Decisions, streamlining agenda creation, minute-taking, and meeting follow-up across multiple authorities. Interests AI for good in Local Government Public sector digital transformation Designing AI tools that augment, not replace, human expertise Helping local councils do more with less Connect Open to collaboration, shared learning and community-led innovation. Friendly disclaimer: I don’t respond to cold sales pitches or DMs with no context — feel free to connect with purpose or curiosity. All welcome – whatever your views, background, or role in the public sector.