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Secure & Modernized DOT | Harnessing Private Sector Innovation | Revolutionizing Government Cybersecurity
Cordell Schachter, outgoing CIO at the Department of Transportation, reflects on his tenure focusing on cybersecurity through zero trust principles, modernizing IT systems, and reducing workforce vacancies while preparing employees for AI-driven challenges. Jeff Bristow, Principal and Public Sector Technology Leader at EY, explains how private sector innovations like artificial intelligence and automation can help federal agencies achieve better outcomes, improve efficiency, and meet rising public expectations for seamless services. Steven Hernandez, CISO at USAID, discusses how the Technology Modernization Fund has enabled advancements in agility, orchestration, and secure service edge strategies while emphasizing collaboration across federal councils to strengthen cybersecurity.
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Driving Progress in Defense Financial Management: Lessons from the Marine Corps
Hon. Mike McCord, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer at the DoD, discusses the transformative progress in defense financial management and the broader lessons learned from the Marine Corps' audit success.
From Resilience to Intelligence: Unlocking AI with Backup Data
Kevin Youngquist, Vice President of Sales – Public Sector at Cohesity, discusses how federal agencies can transform their approach to data by using existing backup systems as a springboard for artificial intelligence strategies.
Innovative Hiring at CBP: Leveraging Technology to Recruit the Nation's Guardians
Andrea Bright, Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Management at the CBP is spearheading an innovative overhaul of the agency’s hiring practices to meet the growing demand for applicants.
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.
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.