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Lessons from the Marine Corps | Unlocking AI with Backup Data | Innovative Hiring at CBP
Hon. Mike McCord, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Defens, highlights the Marine Corps' successful audit transformation driven by leadership, collaboration with auditors, and modernizing financial systems. Kevin Youngquist, Vice President of Sales – Public Sector at Cohesity explains how federal agencies can leverage existing backup systems as a foundation for AI strategies, improving both security and operational efficiency. Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Management at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discusses using technology to optimize recruitment, making the hiring process more efficient and accessible for applicants.
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Progress and Priorities: Jason Miller on the Biden Administration's Management Agenda
Jason Miller, Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), discusses the significant achievements and lessons learned from the Biden administration's President's Management Agenda (PMA).
Scaling Cyber Warfare: Insights on the Future of Defense and Offense
Tim Krippendorf, Business Development Lead for Cyber and Computer Network Operations at Leidos, provides a detailed perspective on the future of cyber warfare, emphasizing the need for operations to be "big, fast, and everywhere."
Driving Innovation and Speed in Defense Acquisition
Shelby Oakley), Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at the Government Accountability Office (GAO, emphasizes the need for cultural change and innovative practices to accelerate defense acquisitions.
Foundational Steps Toward Transformation
Clare Martorana, Federal CIO discusses the ongoing federal IT modernization efforts, emphasizing foundational work required before achieving true transformation.
Making AI a Team Sport
Catherine Ordun, Vice President, AI at Booz Allen emphasizes the importance of demystifying AI and making it accessible across all levels of federal agencies.
Pioneering AI Use Cases to Enhance Veteran Services
Charles Worthington, CTO & Chief AI Officer at VA shares the VA's approach to AI integration, leveraging a use-case inventory to prioritize over 200 AI projects.
Driving Sustainability and Innovation in DoD Acquisition
David Asiello, discusses the pivotal role of the Defense Department’s Sustainable Technology Evaluation and Demonstration (STED) program.
Transforming Financial Management at the DoD
Joseph Nave, shares insights into the Department of Defense's path toward achieving a clean audit by the 2028 congressional deadline.
Transforming Diplomacy Through IT Modernization and Cloud Innovation
Jimmy Hall Jr., unveils his ambitious plans to modernize IT infrastructure to support the department's far-reaching diplomatic mission.
DIA's Tech Modernization and Strategic Priorities for a Secure Future
Doug Cossa, provides insights into DIA’s ongoing technology modernization, including the successful upgrade of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).
The Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape and the Role of AI in Cyber Defense
Jared Shepard, highlights the increasingly complex threat landscape, where emerging threats from new actors and existing challenges from other countries.
Intelligence Integration as a Core Strategy for Cyber Defense
Brig. Gen. Melissa Stone, discusses the importance of embedding intelligence directly into U.S. Cyber Command’s daily operations as a foundational strategy in defending against cyber threats.
Advancing Federal Science and Security with High-Performance Computing
Ann Dunkin, discusses how her organization leverages advanced computing technologies—including supercomputing, exascale, and quantum computing to drive key advancements in federal research and operations.
Modernizing Defense Through DevSecOps and AI Integration
Katie Bowen, emphasizes how DevSecOps practices are driving modernization within the Department of Defense (DoD) by harmonizing speed with security. Bowen highlights the importance of metrics like cycle time and mean time to recovery (MTTR).
Navigating the AI "Gold Rush" in Intelligence: Building Foundations for Sustainable Growth
Lori Wade , discusses the challenges and opportunities of the so-called AI "gold rush" in federal agencies. Wade emphasizes that, while the IC is excited by the potential of AI, it is essential to balance technological investments
DIA’s Big Five for 2024
E.P. Mathew, Deputy CIO at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), discusses the agency's top five priorities for 2024, highlighting the modernization of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (J-WICS).
A Stepping Stone to Cyber Solutions at the Pentagon
Dave Bailey, Vice President of Security Services at Redspin, explains the DoDs Joint Surveillance Program, which allows companies to achieve CMMC before the official rule making is finalized.
Pushing $700 Billion in Savings Even Higher
Jessica Lucas-Judy, Director of Strategic Issues at GAO, discusses the ongoing efforts to identify and eliminate overlap, duplication, and fragmentation within federal agencies.