New York City’s chief technologist is launching a new team to transform the city’s technology

New York City may soon undergo a major technological revamp. Earlier today, the mayor’s office announced it had begun hiring for a new group that will travel across city agencies and deploy technologists to transform often wonky and confusing digital interfaces for constituent services within a matter of months. The goal: make dealing with the city government a far more pleasant experience.  Leading the effort is Lisa Gelobter, the city’s new chief technology officer and the commissioner of the…