GovFuture Podcast

The Department of State is using data, analytics, and AI for a variety of things. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Tim Ahrens. He is Division Chief of Information Sharing and Innovation at U.S. Department of State. Tim shares the biggest challenges he sees in modernizing government, especially around adoption of transformative The post AI, Data, and Decision Making at State: Interview with Timothy Ahrens [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the March 2024 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel focused on “AI, Cyber, and the Cloud”. The panel discusses how agencies pursue and buy cloud services. They also share key considerations for ensuring the The post March 2024 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: AI, Cyber, and the Cloud [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

IT Modernization is an ongoing effort for the Federal Government. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Marty Fromuth. She is Chief of Staff, Legislative Liaison at U.S. Cyber Command. In this podcast Marty shares the role she sees AI playing in modernization efforts. Modernization with AI can be daunting, particularly when there The post The Role of AI in IT Modernization: Interview with Marty Fromuth – Chief of Staff, Legislative Liaison, U.S. Cyber Command [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The GovFuture Forum DC February 2024 event had an engaging Defense Tech Panel. This podcast is a recording of that panel discussion. In a dynamic panel discussion featuring panelists from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), Silicon Valley Defense Group, and Squadra VC, the conversation centered on the shifting landscape of The post February 2024 GovFuture Forum DC: Defense Tech Panel [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The threats posed by cybersecurity are ever changing. And, the modern maritime cybersecurity threats faced by our nation's ports and other critical infrastructure is ever changing too. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Lt. Kaitlyn Devalk. She is Executive Officer, 2003 Cyber Protection Team at US Coast The post Addressing Maritime Cybersecurity Threats: Interview with Lt. Kaitlyn Devalk, USCG [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the February 15, 2024 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel focused on “Modernizing Gov: AI and Data Focus”. Panelists are from FEMA, Department of State, and FDIC. The panel discusses how they are exploring The post February 2024 GovFuture Forum DC: Hot Topic Panel Discussion: Modernizing Gov: AI and Data Focus [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Cybersecurity is an ever changing field. Staying ahead is critical, and cybersecurity requires a united effort. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Dr. Garfield Jones. He is the Associate Chief of Strategic Technology for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Garfield shares how CISA supports organizations The post Fostering Effective Cyber Defense Strategies – Interview with Garfield Jones, CISA [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the January 2024 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel focused on “Government IT Modernization with AI and Data”. The panel discusses how their agencies are approaching IT modernization, including where to start, and best The post January 2024 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: Government IT Modernization with AI and Data [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a pivotal agency within the United States Department of Defense. It's tasked with providing a vast array of logistics, procurement, and supply chain services to support the nation's military forces. It oversees the acquisition of everything from food, fuel, and uniforms. It also oversees medical supplies, and construction materials. The post Improving Logistics Efficiency with Technology: Interview with Adarryl Roberts, DLA [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The threats posed by cybersecurity are ever changing. And, the modern maritime cybersecurity threats faced by our nation's ports and other critical infrastructure is ever changing too. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to LCDR Kenneth Miltenberger. He is Commanding Officer, 2003 Cyber Protection Team at US Coast The post Modern Maritime Cybersecurity Threats: Interview with LCDR Kenneth Miltenberger [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Modernization of IT systems in the Federal government is an ongoing effort, and ongoing discussion. And, data sharing and governance are critical for successful IT modernization. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we talk with Guy Cavallo, who is Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). It should come as The post Modernizing IT & Data Priorities at OPM: Interview with Guy Cavallo, OPM [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the December 14, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel focused on “Modernizing Government”. The panel discusses how they are exploring emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and IoT within their agencies. The The post December 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: Modernizing Government Featuring CISA, DOI, and U.S. Cyber Command [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

As threats to national security become increasingly multifaceted and sophisticated, the United States faces challenges that demand innovative and dynamic solutions. The Gordian Knot Center is at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In this episode of GovFuture podcast we interview David Hoyt. He is Assistant Director at Stanford University's Gordian Knot Center for National The post Navigating Today's National Security Challenges: Interview with David Hoyt, Gordian Knot Center [GovFuture podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The concept of zero trust operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify”. This concept is becoming commonplace in the federal government. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Lou Eichenbaum. He is the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Zero Trust Program Manager, Office of the CIO at DOI. Lou sheds light The post The Evolving Zero Trust Environment: Interview with Lou Eichenbaum, DOI [GovFuture podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In order for government agencies to continue to innovate and take advantage of all the amazing technology out there, they need to expand beyond the traditional defense tech and government circles. But, doing this can be hard, and uncomfortable. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Pavan Gill. The post Advancing Opportunities in National Security and Defense Tech: Interview with Pavan Gill, NSIN [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Federal agencies have been embracing automation to help with a number of tasks, freeing up workers for higher value tasks. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Gopa Nair who is Innovation Adoption Lead, Centers of Excellence, GSA Technology Transformation Services (TTS). Gopa shares the role that automation, and specifically robotic process automation The post Advancing Automation in the Federal Government: Interview with Gopa Nair, GSA [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Private industry and the defense community, including the Coast Guard, have a lot they can learn from each other. However, getting these two communities to interact can be challenging, especially outside of the DC region.That's why membership organizations like GovFuture play a vital role bringing together the entire public sector ecosystem. In this episode of The post Bridging Partnerships Between Industry and Defense: Interview with Commander Joshua Zike, DIU and US Coast Guard [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the November 8, 2023 GovFuture Forum Silicon Valley event that took place at Stanford University. The panel discussion focuses on “Advancing Cyber and Defense Tech”. The panel discusses the current landscape of cybersecurity threats and how the Coast Guard is helping keep The post November 2023 GovFuture Forum Silicon Valley Panel Discussion: Advancing Cyber and Defense Tech [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

At GovFuture we focus on bringing together the entire public sector ecosystem, which includes conversations with leaders at the local level. City governments, including Baltimore City Government, are constrained by budgets and resources, but must continue to provide critical resources to constituents. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we talk to Berke Attila who The post Navigating IT Modernization Challenges in City Government, Interview with Berke Attila, Baltimore City Government [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Government agencies are learning to manage risk, harness the vast amounts of data they have to make better data-driven decisions and leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we interview Melvin Brown II who is Deputy Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). He The post Managing Risk, Harnessing Data, and Leveraging AI at OPM: Interview with Melvin Brown II, OPM [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The US Department of Commerce is responsible for promoting economic growth, job creation, and international trade. It has a wide range of responsibilities and 13 different bureaus and offices. These include Census Bureau, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and others. The CIO The post Advancing Technology and Innovation Forward at DOC: Interview with André Mendes, CIO of Department of Commerce [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

It's hard to have a discussion around data without security and compliance coming up. Data security and compliance are top of mind for most organizations and especially so for those in highly regulated industries like government agencies. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get to talk to Amandeep Singh who is Solutions Architect The post Data Security and Compliance in Government: Interview with Amandeep Singh, AWS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The DHS Procurement Innovation Lab's pioneering work is not only about making procurement more efficient – it's about ensuring taxpayers' money is spent wisely, reducing waste, and improving processes. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Scott Simpson who is Digital Transformation Lead in the Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL) at Department of Homeland The post Unlocking Innovation with DHS Procurement Innovation Lab: Interview with Scott Simpson, DHS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The role of data and cybersecurity continues to play a critical role in conversations in the public sector. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get to talk to Augusto Barros who is VP, Cyber Security Evangelist at Securonix. Augusto shares with listeners what security information and event management (SIEM) is and why it's The post The Role of Data and Cybersecurity in Gov: Interview with Augusto Barros, Securonix [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the November 16, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel focused on “IT Modernization, Data, and Analytics”. The panel discusses how they are exploring emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and IoT to The post November 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: IT Modernization, Data, and Analytics Featuring Dept. of Energy, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and FDA [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

As Governments and public sector agencies continue to generate data at an astounding rate, they want to gain insights from this data. They want this data to help drive data-driven decision making and innovation. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Joaquin Lacalle who is Sales Engineer at Denodo. Joaquin shares with us The post Driving Data-Driven Innovation in Government: Interview with Joaquin Lacalle, Denodo [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In 2022 President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law. This law provides the Department of Commerce with $50 billion for a suite of programs. These programs are to strengthen and revitalize the U.S. position in chip manufacturing, semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast The post Reinvesting in US Chip Manufacturing and the AI Impact: Interview with Ayodele Okeowo, CHIPS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Data is the DNA of knowledge. It's what's powering everything these days. In fact, we are in the data market transition. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Jeff Frazier who VP Head of Global Public Sector at Snowflake. Jeff shares how we are entering the data market transition and its impact to The post The Economic Impact of Data: Interview with Jeff Frazier, VP Head of Global Public Sector at Snowflake [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The New Jersey Judiciary is the state's judicial branch responsible for administering justice and upholding the rule of law in NJ. Just like many other government agencies, they too have processes that could be improved and optimized with technology. The NJ Judiciary has embraced technological advancements to enhance its operational efficiency and effectiveness. These technologies The post Automation and Advanced Technology at New Jersey Judiciary – Interview with Jack McCarthy, CIO at State of NJ Judiciary [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the October 19, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC. This event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel discussion focused on “The Intersection of Data and Cybersecurity”. The panel discussed how the evolving threat landscape is impacting the way federal agencies The post October 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: The Intersection of Data and Cybersecurity [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The U.S. Department of State is at the forefront of the nation's foreign policy efforts. The department represents the United States and safeguarding its interests around the world. In today's interconnected world, data is the linchpin that drives informed decision-making, fuels international cooperation, and shapes policy that resonates across borders. It should come as no The post The Role of Data and Governance for Digital Transformation: Interview with Landon Van Dyke, Dept. of State [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The United States Census Bureau is a federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating various demographic and economic data about the United States and its population. As you can imagine, they collect and prove data that influences numerous aspects of American life, from congressional representation to economic development, urban planning, and public policy. In The post The Role of Data & IT Modernization at Census: Interview with Dr. Skip Bailey, Deputy Chief Information Officer at Census [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Christine Sanni who is CEO of Sybal and also a GovFuture member. We discuss the need for governance at organizations, especially Government agencies that are adopting emerging technology. We also go over the challenges organizations can face when developing governance processes The post The Role of Governance in the Public Sector: Interview with Christine Sanni, CEO of Sybal [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the September 21, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel was focused on “Modernizing IT: AI and Cyber Views”. The panel discussed how federal agencies can effectively leverage emerging technologies such as AI and The post September 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: Modernizing IT: AI and Cyber Views [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

At GovFuture we focus on bringing together the entire public sector ecosystem, which includes conversations with leaders at the local level. Local and county governments are constrained by budgets and resources, yet they must continue to provide critical resources to constituents. On this episode of the GovFuture podcast we speak with Aaron Judy who is The post The Impact of Automation and AI at the County Level: Interview with Aaron Judy, Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Chris Tonjes who is Chief Information Officer at the DC Department of Employment Services. We discuss the impact emerging technologies such as AI and automation play in local government, the unique challenges related to the DC government, as well as collaboration efforts with other relevant agencies The post Emerging Technology's Impact on DC's Local Government: Interview with Chris Tonjes, DC Gov [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

The Department of Interior (DOI) has been leveraging RPA to help with many tasks. These bots automate repetitive, time-consuming, back-office tasks driving efficiency, saving time and increasing productivity at DOI. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Katie McCulloch. She is the Director of the Business Integration Office The post Leveraging Automation and RPA Bots To Drive Efficiency at Dept. of Interior: Interview with Katie McCulloch, DOI [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

At GovFuture we focus on bringing together the entire public sector ecosystem, which includes conversations with leaders at the local level. Local governments are constrained by budgets and resources, but must continue to provide critical resources to constituents. In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we interview Dan Hoffman who is City Manager for the The post The Impact of Emerging Technologies in Local Government: Interview with Dan Hoffman, City Manager for Winchester, VA [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the August 17, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel was focused on “AI, Automation, and Data”. The panel discussed challenges related to AI adoption in government, how the Federal government is addressing concerns The post August 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: AI, Automation & Data [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In 2022 President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law. This law provides the Department of Commerce with $50 billion for a suite of programs to strengthen and revitalize the U.S. position in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast Adrienne Elrod, who is the The post How Reinvesting in US Chip Manufacturing will Impact AI: Interview with Adrienne Elrod, CHIPS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we had the opportunity to interview Ms. Eileen Vidrine, who is the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Department of the Air Force. As the Chief Data and AI Officer Eileen has the opportunity to see how both data and AI impact the US Air Force The post Innovative Approaches to Data at Dept. of Air Force, Interview with Eileen Vidrine, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, USAF [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Karen Howard who is Executive Director/ Head of the Office of Online Services at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Karen shares with us what motivated her to work for the Federal Government, what approaches and challenges she has seen in advancing IT modernization efforts within her The post Advancing IT Modernization at IRS to Improve the Taxpayer Experience, Interview with Karen Howard, IRS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In May 2023, the US Department of Labor held a Federal Tech Day at their headquarters in Washington, DC. Dozens of groups from DOL and other agencies came together to showcase the cool and innovative technology that is happening in the Federal government. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the chance to The post Showcasing Innovative Technology in the Federal Government, Interview with Gundeep Ahluwalia, US Department of Labor [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we feature a panel discussion from the July 20, 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event that took place in Washington, DC. The hot topic panel was focused on “The Cyber Cutting Edge – Quantum, AI, & Beyond”. The panel discussed how emerging technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence The post July 2023 GovFuture Forum DC Hot Topic Discussion: The Cyber Cutting Edge – Quantum, AI, & Beyond [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get to talk with Andrea Brandon, who is Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance, Grants, and Acquisitions at Department of Interior (DOI). Andrea was a panelist at our June 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event where we discussed the hot topic on IT modernization. In this podcast we get The post Fostering Data-driven Innovation in the Public Sector, Interview with Andrea Brandon, DOI [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get the opportunity to talk to Mitch Winans who is Senior Advisor, Enterprise Digitalization Office at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He recently demoed and joined our hot topic panel discussion on “IT Modernization in the Government” at our GovFuture Forum DC June 2023 event. In this The post Five Cultural Principles for IT Adoption Success – Interview with Mitch Winans, IRS [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get to interview Captain Patrick Thompson who is Infrastructure Services Division Chief, C5I Service Center with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Capt. Thompson discusses how the USCG is adopting advanced technologies to stay “always ready”. He also shares some of the biggest challenges and limitations faced by The post Staying Always Ready with Advanced Technology, Interview with Capt. Patrick Thompson, US Coast Guard [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Taka Ariga, who is Chief Data Scientist, Director of Innovation Lab at Government Accountability Office (GAO) was a panelist at our June 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event where we discussed “Advancing IT Modernization in the Government”. We had the chance to interview him for our podcast so we could dig deeper into this topic and The post How IT Modernization Is Impacting Government Accountability, Interview with Taka Ariga, GAO [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

On this episode of the GovFuture Podcast we get the opportunity to interview Ignatius “Buck” Liberto who is Director, Cybersecurity Risk Management & Compliance (IM-32), Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We get to talk all things cybersecurity including how government compliance, regulation, laws, and executive orders relate The post Cybersecurity Regulation and Compliance in the Era of Zero Trust, Interview with Ignatius Liberto, DOE [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

Stuart Wagner and his team demoed Battering Ram: Automatic Classification at the June 2023 GovFuture Forum DC event. In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we get to talk to Stuart Wagner, who is Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Department of the Air Force which consists of the US Air Force and Space Force, The post Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Data Integration, Interview with Stuart Wagner, USAF [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Jennifer Storm-Jenkins who serves in the Bureau of Information Resource Management at the US Department of State. She is currently the Technology Director for the Center for Analytics, which provides the analytics platform capabilities for the Department. Jennifer discusses how the Department of State is leveraging The post Navigating Global Affairs with Advanced Analytics, Interview with Jennifer Storm-Jenkins, Dept. of State [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.