Pentagon reforms, AI-driven recovery, and federal IT modernization highlight this episode of Fed Gov Today with expert insights from top leaders.

Federal leaders discuss recovery after the shutdown, FAR overhaul reforms, AI in acquisition, and doing more with less across government.

DOT’s tech overhaul, smarter IT savings, and AI-driven security clearances reshape the future of federal innovation.

the human impact of the government shutdown, the evolving role of AI in federal operations and the economic effects across the public and private sectors.

DOE, Broadcom, and DoD leaders share how they’re securing energy, modernizing IT, and hardening systems to stay ahead of cyber threats.

NGA, Fed Gov Today, AI

HP, Rich Persinger, Larry Allen, GSA

This week on Fed Gov Today, two federal technology leaders share their visions for driving greater mission impact through smarter technology integration. Craig Abod, President of Carahsoft, explores how industry can help agencies better acquire and use the tools they already have, while Katie Arrington, Performing the Duties of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Defense, outlines...

his week on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, government leaders and industry experts address three major challenges confronting federal agencies: modernizing legacy IT systems, governing the growing use of artificial intelligence, and combatting sophisticated fraud schemes draining agency budgets. Francis Rose talks with Kevin Walsh from the GAO about the slow pace of IT modernization across...

Army, Garciga, CIO, Modernization

This week on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, three powerhouse voices from government and industry explore the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital modernization. La'Naia Jones shares how the CIA is moving AI into full deployment across the agency. Steve Coles of Snowflake Federal explains why federal agencies are rapidly shifting toward SaaS models and commercial technologies....

This week on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, three federal and industry leaders spotlight sweeping changes shaping the government’s approach to acquisition, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience. Karla Smith Jackson of NASA explains how the FAR Council is streamlining the Federal Acquisition Regulation for the first time in over four decades. Katie Bowen from Synack outlines the dual impact...

The latest episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, sponsored by Booz Allen, dives into the most pressing advancements in federal IT modernization, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Paul Puckett, Chief Technology Officer at Clarity Innovations and former Director of the Enterprise Cloud Management Office for the U.S. Army, and Keith Jones, President & CEO of Edgewater Group and former Chief...

At WEST 2025 in San Diego, top military and industry leaders explored the evolving landscape of naval technology, cybersecurity, and workforce readiness. In exclusive interviews, Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), President & CEO of AFCEA International, Barry Tanner, Deputy CIO of the U.S. Navy, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas shared insights on modernizing defense infrastructure, harnessing AI for...

FGT 1/19: Lessons from the Marine Corps | Unlocking AI with Backup Data | Innovative Hiring at CBP

Navigating 2025: Federal Efficiency, Innovation, and Workforce Transformation

In this episode of Fed Gov Today, host Francis Rose dives into the advancements in IT modernization and artificial intelligence across federal agencies. Clare Martorana, Federal CIO at OMB, outlines the administration’s priorities for cybersecurity, legacy IT modernization, and improved digital services. Catherine Ordun, Vice President of AI at Booz Allen, shares strategies for fostering AI...

FGT 11/10/24 - Advancing Federal Science | Modernizing Defense | Navigating the AI "Gold Rush"

FGT 10/20/24: Improving User Experience | AI and Collaboration | Empowering Teams

FGT 10/13: Navy's Financial Accountability | Transforming Federal Agencies | DHS Procurement Innovation Lab

As artificial intelligence reshapes every aspect of government operations, one truth is emerging: the future of cybersecurity won’t be driven by humans — it will be a battle of AI against AI. Mark Kuhr, Co-Founder and CTO of Synack and former Technical Director at the National Security Agency, joined Fed Gov Today to explain why autonomous AI will soon dominate cybersecurity, and how federal...

AI Risk in the Federal Government. GAO. Homeland Security and Justice

Podcast: Driving Progress: IRS IT Modernization, AI Innovation, and Business Process Transformation Across Government

FGT Podcast: Fast-Tracking Zero Trust & AI Integration in the DoD: A Path to 2027

Podcast about modernization, AI in federal government, and data in government

Podcast - Cyber Threats, Small Business Strategies, and Radical IT Modernization: Insights from FBI, Maximus, and FMCSA

Podcast on integration of AI into GEOINT operations. vision, the evolution of Project Maven, and the critical role of ethical AI in defense.

Podcast - AI Excellence at the Labor Department: The Use Case Revolution Sweeping the Government

This podcast discusses strategies for Modernizing IT by three industry experts.

In this podcast experts dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various sectors.

Tune into Fed Gov Today as Francis Rose discusses the evolving role of Chief AI Officers in federal agencies with Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan and Joel Meyer.

"Innovating on the Frontlines: Securing the Future with AI and Cybersecurity" is a special Fed Gov Today Podcast that delves into the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity

Thrift Savings Plan Records | Generative AI Guidelines | Five Decades of Government Leadership

Podcast featuring Clare Martorana, OMB & Harry Coker

Explore how AI and workforce training revolutionize federal acquisition, with insights from GSA and OFPP leaders on enhancing efficiency and collaboration.

Explore how AI is transforming federal procurement with DHS and NASA experts on Fed Gov Today Podcast. Insights on innovation, efficiency, and workforce upskilling.

Podcast featuring Ann Dunkin, CIO Energy, Jack Shanahan, Michael Harpin discussing AI, cybersecurity Challenge

New Podcast: Expansive AI Use in Government | 2024 TSP Outlook

Original Broadcast 11/1/23

Cyber at Sea | AI for CFOs

Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks, believes there's a solution — and it's already here. In a recent appearance on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Kroese laid out how artificial intelligence (AI) is not just enhancing cybersecurity but redefining how it functions at the mission level.

The federal government is entering a new phase of cloud adoption, with agencies leveraging multi-cloud strategies and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance IT modernization and mission-critical operations. Richard Crowe, Civil Sector President at Booz Allen, recently joined Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose to discuss the factors driving cloud evolution across government and how AI is shaping the...

Industry Insight: Mark Senell, President at Infoblox Federal

Industry Insight: Kevin Youngquist, Vice President of Sales – Public Sector at Cohesity

Catherine Ordun, Vice President, AI at Booz Allen emphasizes the importance of demystifying AI and making it accessible across all levels of federal agencies. She discusses the foundational steps for AI literacy, upskilling teams, and integrating AI into workflows. Ordun highlights Booz Allen's Modern AI Primer as a resource to guide agencies in practical AI application and encourages...

Industry Insight: Karen Brazell, Vice President for Veterans Affairs at SAIC

Industry Insight: Jared Shepard, President and CEO of Hypori

Industry Insight: Craig Martell, CTO at Cohesity

Seth Abrams, Chief Technology Officer for Homeland and Force Protection, and Carolyn Chipman, Vice President for Homeland and Force Protection Growth at Leidos, discuss the increasing role AI in government agencies and the critical importance of using mission-specific use cases to demonstrate AI’s value. Abrams explains that use cases allow for more practical and focused conversations with...

Bryan Castle provides insights into how organizations are approaching the adoption and scaling of AI technologie

Vishal Amin, General Manager of Defense Security at Microsoft, offers a deep dive into the dual role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity

Peter Guerra, Group Vice President, AI & ML at Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence explores the various applications of artificial intelligence within the military, from predictive maintenance to operational readiness

Explore the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, focusing on ethical innovations and the future of patient care. Unlock AI's positive impact.

Dave Wennergren, CEO at ACT-IAC discusses the transformative impact of AI on government operations, highlighting its potential to streamline processes and improve decision-making. He stresses the importance of focusing AI implementation on core missions to reduce friction, enhance access, and accelerate outcomes. Wennergren also points out the necessity of IT modernization, workforce readiness,...

Gaurav Pal, CEO & Co-Founder of stackArmor and Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor and Investor, discuss the necessity of radical collaboration between government and industry to accelerate AI deployment in mission-critical systems.

Toan Do, VP, US Federal at Collibra

Bob Genter, President, Defense & Civilian - SAIC

Andrea Fletcher and Sachin Agrawal, share how open-source software and interoperable data systems are transforming the federal health IT landscape. Fletcher highlights CMS’s commitment to transparency and security through open-source code, which enables collaborative, efficient, and more secure software development.

AI: Responsibly Empowering Government and Data Integration

AI: Enhancing Satellite Imagery Analysis and Embracing Trusted Technology

AI: Exploring Strategies to Enhance Government Missions and Operations

AI In Depth, presents a guide through the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in government.

AI: In Depth - Featuring Dimitri Kusnezov from DHS and Dominic Delmolino from AWS

AI: In Depth - Vinay Singh from HUD & Joe Baptiste from EY

AI: In Depth - Dr. Gil Alterovitz from VA & Joe Boye from Palo Alto Networks

Bridging Public-Private Cybersecurity: Lessons in Agility and AI Implementation

IIG: Protecting Digital Integrity - Responsible AI in Government Operations

IIG: Public-Private Collaboration - The Key to AI and Autonomy Success

Innovation in Government from DoDIIS Worldwide Conference

IIG: Modernizing Defense Through DevSecOps & AI Integration

IIG from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit: Steve Faehl

IIG from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit: Chris Townsend

IIG from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit: Eric Trexler

Bethany Blackwell, Vice President of Sales at Carahsoft, discussed the implications of the new FedRAMP roadmap during the Innovation in Government event.

Lindsey Gillaspie, Senior Solutions Engineer at Databricks, highlighted how AI is set to revolutionize various domains, including cloud security.

Gina Scinta, Deputy CTO at Thales TCT, discussed the dual aspects of AI in cybersecurity: using AI for cybersecurity tasks and securing AI data.

Jim Smid, Federal CTO for DOD/Intel at Palo Alto Networks, elaborated on the longstanding use of AI in cybersecurity through machine learning for pattern recognition and anomaly detection.

Igor Jablokov, CEO and Founder of Pryon, discusses the role of artificial intelligence in improving knowledge management and collaboration within the SOF community.

Joe Tabatabain, Sales Director at Carahsoft, discusses the integration of 5G and AI/ML technologies in supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF).

DJ Angelini, Senior Architect at Palantir focused on the challenges and strategies for scaling AI solutions in government, particularly concerning compliance and technical infrastructure.

Chris (CT) Thomas, Technical Director, AI at Dell Technologies highlighted the critical intersection of cloud computing and security in AI applications, particularly in the context of multi-cloud environments.

Michael Adams, AI Program Executive at Carahsoft discussed the critical balance between speed and accuracy in AI implementation for government agencies.

Felipe Millon, Public Sector Sales Lead at OpenAI highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI tools in government

Jim Ford, Director, Federal Partner Programs at Microsoft discussed Microsoft's comprehensive approach to ethical and responsible AI implementation.

Alex Martinez, Director, Public Sector Partners at AWS

Ted Kaouk, former Federal CDO and founder of generativework.ai, discusses how agencies can use AI to regain momentum after the shutdown and accelerate innovation.

Artificial intelligence in government is moving past experimentation and into execution—but what’s coming next goes far beyond large language models and chatbot interfaces. In the Driving Outcomes through Data segment titled “Harnessing Agentic AI for Critical Federal Missions,” Shane Shaneman, Senior AI Strategist for the U.S. Public Sector at NVIDIA, and Sahil Sanghvi, Vice President in the...

At WEST ’25 in San Diego, leaders from across the defense and technology sectors gathered to discuss the evolving needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the way government agencies enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency, and accelerate service delivery. In a recent conversation, Nick Miller, US Federal, Healthcare, and NPO Team at AWS Marketplace, highlighted how the adoption of AI-driven technologies is reshaping public sector operations by bringing in commercial industry innovations.

John Bender highlights the critical role of knowledge graphs in enhancing AI accuracy and reliability

Kunaal Sharma delves into the delicate balance federal agencies must maintain between accelerating AI adoption and ensuring responsible use.

Ravi Raghava outlines how Generative AI is driving efficiencies across federal operations.

Drew Firment emphasizes that cloud computing serves as the foundation for successful AI adoption.

Master Sergeant Will Haskell sheds light on the groundbreaking innovations happening in classified environments through Generative AI.

Jeff Jones examines how federal agencies can manage risk when adopting AI technologies.

Dave Appel explores the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) for federal agencies, focusing on its role in automating routine tasks and enhancing mission-critical decision-making.

Marnie Crews, Vice President of Partnerships, Second Front Systems

The program sheds light on innovative procurement methods, critical mission outcomes, and the collaborative efforts shaping AI’s future in the federal space.

Reza Rashidi, Director for Data Management within the IRS’s Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics Division, and Jason Prow, Senior Partner for Data and Tech Transformation at IBM Consulting, discuss the pivotal role of AI in reshaping taxpayer services.

Vanessa Hunt, General Manager of Technology for the U.S. Federal Market at IBM, outlines the importance of a use-case-driven strategy in adopting AI. Rather than adopting an "AI-first" mentality, this approach focuses on addressing specific, tangible challenges within agencies.

Kaschit Pandya, Chief Technology Officer of the IRS, and Fred Collins, Distinguished Engineer for IBM Consulting, explore the critical role of AI in modernizing legacy systems at the IRS.

Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer at the IRS, and Mike Chon, Vice President and Partner for Talent Transformation at IBM Consulting, discuss the transformative impact of AI on workforce management.

AI for Agencies: Modernization and Taxpayer Services explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence within federal agencies, with a focus on the IRS's efforts to modernize operations, enhance taxpayer experiences, and optimize workforce management. Hosted by Francis Rose and presented by IBM, the program features in-depth discussions with leaders from the IRS and IBM on AI’s...

The Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) conference remains a vital forum for exploring the intersection of technology and mission-critical operations. The event showcased the evolving relationship between government and industry, emphasizing innovation, integration, and the essential role of data and technology in achieving national security objectives. Key themes...

An Industry Perspective from the Carahsoft Artificial Intelligence for Government Summit