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The Chinese hackers behind the massive telecommunications sector breach are “largely contained” and “dormant” in the networks, “locked into the location they're in” and “not actively infiltrating information,” the top FBI cyber official told CyberScoop. But Brett Leatherman, new leader of the FBI Cyber division, said in a recent interview that doesn't mean the hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, no longer pose a threat. While there's been some debate about whether Salt Typhoon should be getting more attention than fellow Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon — whom federal officials have said are prepositioned in U.S. critical infrastructure, poised for destructive action in the event of a conflict with the United States — Leatherman said the groups aren't as different as some think. The number of telecommunications companies victimized in the United States stands at nine, according to Leatherman. The Pentagon's artificial intelligence acceleration hub recently moved to terminate its chief technology officer role and directorate after reviews associated with the Trump administration's spending and staff reductions campaign revealed inefficiencies, budget materials for fiscal 2026 reveal. Details on the decision are sparse in the documents, but officials wrote that the Chief Digital and AI Office's CTO “no longer exists or manages resources.” President Donald Trump directed federal agencies at the start of his second term to drastically reduce their workforces and assess existing contracts, with aims to ultimately cut back on what his team views as wasteful spending and inefficiencies. The efforts have included initiatives overseen by Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, teams. While AI is a major priority for the U.S. government under Trump, since then, the Pentagon's CDAO has seen an exodus of senior leaders and other technical employees. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Step inside the world of data innovation as Don Vu, SVP and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at New York Life, reveals how a 180-year-old institution is embracing cutting-edge AI. Don, shares insights from his unique background, spanning Major League Baseball and retail startups, now applied to transforming the insurance industry. Hear how New York Life leverages AI to make experiences proactive and intelligent, addressing challenges like the "last mile problem" in data operationalization. Key Moments: MLB Data Insights (07:28): The conversation delves into how every baseball stadium is extensively instrumented with high-speed camera and radar technology, meticulously tracking every object on the field. This massive trove of data is then shared across all baseball clubs for in-depth analysis and the optimization of strategies.The Last Mile Problem (09:38): A critical challenge in data and AI is identified as the "last mile problem," emphasizing that the primary hurdles often lie in the operationalization, change management, adoption, and acceptance of solutions, extending far beyond the mere building of models.Data & AI in Business Strategy (13:08): The discussion highlights that data serves as the fundamental underpinning for seamless operations, while AI actively transforms experiences, making them proactive and intelligent. This deep integration of AI and data is central to New York Life's core business strategy.Data Readiness & Quality (20:08): Persistent data readiness issues are addressed, underscoring that data quality, latency, governance, and stewardship—with business owners held accountable—are absolutely crucial for both structured and unstructured data environments.AI Interoperability & Agent-Driven Future (22:43): The episode explores the importance of tracking emerging AI protocols such as MCP (Model Context Protocol) and agent-to-agent protocols. A compelling vision of the future is also shared, where AI agents act on behalf of consumers. Realizing this vision depends on interoperability across AI systems, enabling smooth, intelligent collaboration between diverse platforms.GuideMe Application & AI (32:46): New York Life's innovative "GuideMe" tool, utilized by agents during client meetings, is described as possessing incredible potential for pervasive AI integration. This integration is set to significantly supercharge both the agent and client experience, streamlining financial planning.Key Quotes:“There is this phrase that data practitioners often cite. It's like this notion of garbage in, garbage out. And data quality matters. The latency of your data is significantly important. The notion of data governance and data stewardship, with a business owner being accountable for the quality of data, is really important." - Don Vu“We think human-led protection-first holistic advice and guidance is really the key here, and we have amazing advisors, we have amazing agents throughout the country, and what we're really focused on is really enhancing them and trying to make their lives easier by having AI at their side.” - Don Vu“Data is the underpinning foundation upon which that runs seamlessly and consistently. AI is the way by which it becomes proactive and intelligent across the entire set of experiences.” - Don VuMentionsHow New York Life's “Guide Me” is Leading the Way in Digital TransformationRockaway Beach: New York's Best Kept SecretLeading Change: By John P. KotterDiner: South Williamsburg, Brooklyn RestaurantGuest Bio Don Vu is the Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at New York Life. In this role, Don leads the company's artificial intelligence (AI) and data team, overseeing AI, data, and insights initiatives and ensuring data architecture supports New York Life's business objectives. Prior to joining New York Life, Don served as chief data officer at Northwestern Mutual, where he spearheaded organizational transformation and enterprise data and AI strategy. His impressive career also includes leadership positions at WeWork as vice president of data and analytics and 13 years at Major League Baseball (MLB) as vice president of data and analytics. Don holds a B.S. in Information Systems and Commerce from the University of Virginia and actively contributes to the field as an advisory board member for McIntire's Business Analytics program. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:45:00 +0000 https://jungeanleger.podigee.io/2349-borsepeople-im-podcast-s19-12-raluca-heigl c70ad9fa36bd3776ea60496315b3b6c4 Raluca Heigl ist Head of Data Governance and Data Management bei der Volksbank Wien. Die gebürtige Rumänin hat in Bukarest studiert und ihre Karriere Anfang der Nullerjahre bei der HVB ebendort gestartet, dies verbunden mit raschem Aufstieg und schönen Stories. 2007 folgte der Wechsel zur Bank Austria nach Wien und kurz danach interessierte sich die Volksbank für die Datenexpertin, mittlerweile ist Raluca schon fast 18 Jahre im Haus. Wir sprechen über den Weg von der SEPA-Managerin zur Organisation der Kernbankensysteme, die Funktionen als Head of Business Consulting bzw. Data Governance & Data Management bis hin zu erst CDO und dann CDAO des Konzerns, wobei Raluca das A wichtig ist. Wir reden aber auch über Diversität, KI, Mathe, Coden, einen MBA, Certible, das Hiring, die Freude an der Arbeit. Und über das Backen. http://www.volksbank.at https://jobs.volksbank.at About: Die Serie Börsepeople des Podcasters Christian Drastil, der im Q4/24 in Frankfurt als "Finfluencer & Finanznetworker #1 Austria" ausgezeichnet wurde, findet im Rahmen von http://www.audio-cd.at und dem Podcast "Audio-CD.at Indie Podcasts" statt. Es handelt sich dabei um typische Personality- und Werdegang-Gespräche. Die Season 19 umfasst unter dem Motto „25 Börsepeople“ 25 Talks. Presenter der Season 19 ist die Volksbank https://www.volksbank.at. Welcher der meistgehörte Börsepeople Podcast ist, sieht man unter http://www.audio-cd.at/people. Der Zwischenstand des laufenden Rankings ist tagesaktuell um 12 Uhr aktualisiert. Bewertungen bei Apple (oder auch Spotify) machen mir Freude: http://www.audio-cd.at/spotify , http://www.audio-cd.at/apple . 2349 full no Christian Drastil Comm. 1391

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm Hawker welcomes Jane Urban, the CDAO of Improzo, for a deep dive into the transformative role of data and AI in healthcare.From predicting patient outcomes to improving care delivery, Jane shares practical insights drawn from her extensive experience. Whether you're in healthcare, pharma, or life sciences, this conversation highlights how data can drive real-world impact.Episode Links and ResourcesFollow Malcolm Hawker on LinkedInFollow Jane Urban on LinkedIn

Dive into the future of enterprise data with the latest episode of Tech-Driven Business. Mustansir Saifuddin welcomes Shawn Brown, of SAP, for Part 1 of an in-depth exploration of the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). If you're navigating the complexities of data management and analytics within the SAP ecosystem, this episode is unmissable. Shawn breaks down the fundamental 'why' behind BDC, revealing how it's engineered to drastically reduce data preparation time, cut costs, and empower businesses to make faster, more accurate decisions. Tune in to understand how you can your team can take advantage of all that BDC offers to SAP customers looking to unlock true value from their data. With over two decades of experience in SAP solutions, Shawn Brown currently serves as Senior Director for SAP's Center of Excellence. Known for expertly identifying customer needs, Mr. Brown excels in presenting tailored solutions involving Business Technology Platform, Business Data Cloud, S4HANA, and Business AI. A proven leader in demand generation and partner relationship management, Mr. Brown has successfully driven initiatives that enhance customer experience and streamline cloud solution adoption. Renowned as a thought leader and strategist, Mr. Brown frequently shares insights with CIOs and business influencers, fostering strong, trust-based relationships across multiple industries.   Connect with Us: LinkedIn: Shawn Brown:  Mustansir Saifuddin:  Innovative Solution Partners  X:  @Mmsaifuddin YouTube or learn more about our sponsor Innovative Solution Partners to schedule a free consultation.    Episode Transcript [00:00:00] Mustansir Saifuddin: Welcome to Tech- Driven Business, brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. I'm honored to have Sean Brown of SAP join me to kick off an essential two part series to unpack a topic that's on every SAP user's mind. The Business Data Cloud or BDC. If you're looking to understand how BDC can transform your data landscape and drive real business value, you are in the right place. [00:00:32] . [00:00:32] Welcome to Tech- Driven Business, Shawn. How are you? [00:00:35] Shawn Brown: I am good. I'm good. Things are going well, staying busy. [00:00:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: That's awesome. That's awesome. So glad to have you on our show and I'm really excited for the topic that we are going to discuss today. You ready for it? [00:00:47] Shawn Brown: I am. I'm excited as well. [00:00:51] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, so I, I know we had talked in the past a couple of times and right now , the hot topic everybody's talking about from SAP and in general is the whole idea, the concept, and now the actual product called Business Data Cloud and what it really means for SAP customers. I like to use this time to dig deeper into this conversation and have a better understanding of exactly what this brings, what kind of landscapes that are changing with this new product, and to expect, you know, if you're a customer interested into, in going forward with BDC. [00:01:28] Shawn Brown: -. [00:01:28] Sure. That sounds great. Yeah. [00:01:32] Mustansir Saifuddin: Awesome. Okay. So I think every time we, we have this new products, right? And SAP is really good about and talk, people talk about rebranding and all that. Let's talk about the why of why should SAP customers adopt BDC. What is different about BDC that SAP customers should be asking that question. [00:01:53] Why? [00:01:55] Shawn Brown: Yeah, this is, this is my favorite question to start. Anything in the space that is outside of packaged solutions, you know ERP, HR Supply Chain and, and the capabilities we have in those areas because the why is something that it, it should be the driver for everything. Right? And, and for BDC, I would say the first thing we wanna talk about is it's a, it's a new product. [00:02:24] But it's an evolution of everything that we've been doing for years. It's, it's capabilities that our customers already know about. And it's taking all of the capabilities that we have offered over the time that we've been, been in the data and analytics space. And it's the, I call it a next generation, right? [00:02:45] It's the next generation of what was. And so when we get into the why. I would say the first thing that we really gotta say is, is the reason for BDC is it is to short circuit the amount of time it takes to prepare from data to finally analytics and planning and all the steps in between, where we're often times organizations see it as this, this wheel that. [00:03:15] They start with the data that's in the source system. They're gonna extract a, transform it loaded profile it, catalog it you know, press governance on it. Maybe make it in, you know, in a marketplace setting. Organize it so that it can be easily digestible, create some standard analytics, and then now we can actually start analyzing it. [00:03:34] And the why is really about reducing the amount of time it takes to go around that whole wheel of, Data all the way around to analytics and planning and reduce the amount of prep time and increase the amount of analysis time. Because if we think about how much time a person gets to analyze the [00:04:00] data, let's say for example, and this is a, this is actually a number that is, has been verified with numerous customers and with, the analyst firms like Gartner and Forrester and TDWI is that it takes as much as 70% or more of the actual workload and investment to go from data to analytics. That's not, so that means the analytics is just 30% or less of the time. So if we think about how much each question costs. You have to add in all of that cost that even deliver up the analytical or, or deliver up the, the data in a way that it can be analyzed. [00:04:45] So BDCs goal is to shrink that time of preparation and actual delivery of data for the analyst purpose or for the AI purpose, or for any application purpose. Shrink it as much as possible so that, the questions that are asked are cheaper, and essentially we can ask more questions. We don't have to continue to reformat the data, deliver the data in a new way to get to the final answers that we're trying to seek. [00:05:20] So I would say savings and costs. Savings and money. More data, more, more analysis time. That's the why for BDC. [00:05:31] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, it totally makes sense. I think one of the things that while you're talking about this that stuck out for me was, we always talk about time value, right? And, especially when it comes to analytics, It's such a critical part of any organization's path forward and the numbers that you're just sharing from Gartner and other resources, [00:05:51] where if the majority of the time is gone into the data collection, the data refinement, all that, there's no time left or a very minimal time for your analytics part, which makes it really difficult for organizations to make quick decisions. So I think what I'm hearing from you, the why: the time value becomes very important in this case. [00:06:13] Shawn Brown: Correct. Absolutely. [00:06:16] Mustansir Saifuddin: That's good because that kind of takes me into this conversation, like, Hey, benefits. When you have that, why understood, what are some of the benefits that BDC will provide to SAP customers who want to go on the journey? Because benefits is really the reason why it will make sense for them to move forward. [00:06:33] Shawn Brown: For sure, for sure. And this is the one that's always interesting for organizations because they're focused so much on the actual preparation of the data that oftentimes the benefits that they can glean from all of that effort are, are fleeting, so they look at the, the overall effort and they go, oh yeah, there's, there's a lot here that is really based on, on how much it took to get here. [00:07:01] And the faster we can deliver the capabilities for analysis purposes for any AI purposes, the faster we can make decisions. The faster we can adjust based on those decisions. And so when you think about the speed at which organizations operate, to be able to answer those questions faster is probably the number one benefit that you can get. [00:07:27] And then you also get into accuracy. What, what questions are we asking? And if we don't have to go through this rigorous effort of moving data from all of these source systems and joining it all back together, and then building all that business context. Data integrity, is that a, a concern? It is for most organizations, they're concerned about what this looks like at its end state. [00:07:57] And the other thing that still [00:08:00] exists in the world of business, especially in the analytics space, is the typical spread marked problem. Where people just take the data that they're looking for, they extract it out of whatever solution it's been delivered to them. Maybe it's cheap cloud storage on flat files, or maybe it's been all dumped into an ODS, an operational data store, and then they're accessing the data as they like. [00:08:26] If they don't understand the details of the data and the relationships that occur with the data, and they don't have the original business context that the data came from in its source system, then if they do extract it to whatever they like, then somebody can walk into a meeting with one version of the truth and another can walk in with another version of the truth. [00:08:48] They all can believe that they're accurate. They all can argue over why their version of truth is correct and the others is not. So the confidence in the data is the other thing. We take away a lot of those concerns, because when you have it coming from those source systems and the preparation of that data has been provided in this case by SAP, for SAP systems, at a minimum, you're going to have much more confidence that the data [00:09:17] is delivered to you in a way that respects all of the integrity that it came from. That the accuracy of the data is as accurate as it was entered into the business application upon which it was the source. So the speed of delivery, the accuracy of the data. These are, these are major advantages that you get with regards to using BDC versus [00:09:43] the, the older school, I'll call it older school 'cause I'm an old guy. The old days of Bill Inman and star schemas and relational database systems that we created. These massive data warehouses. It's an older school thought, and it was one that was born outta this idea that we had to get the data from those source systems because we couldn't query the source systems at runtime. [00:10:06] All those things contribute to, to today where we're curating the data for you. It's been curated by SAP from all SAP systems, so if you have any questions about the quality of the data, in that case, you then you should have questions about the quality of your data in its source. there's a bigger issue, so speed of delivery, accuracy of data. [00:10:32] Those are probably my, my two top benefits that customers are going to get out of this. [00:10:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely. That makes total sense. I think one of the things that really stuck out for me was the whole concept of end-to-end governance . Does BDC do a better job? And how, is that integrated to this whole BDC realm of the different pieces that makes up BDC? How is data governance and security working within those parameters? [00:11:03] Shawn Brown: Yeah. So in BDC, you're getting role level security on all the data. At that point then you're asking questions like, where do I, how do my users access the data? What are they allowed to see? What are they not allowed to see? All those capabilities can be integrated into BDC. You, you can deliver all of those capabilities directly within BDC. [00:11:27] You start off by setting up some broader, who's the, who's the group? What systems are they accessing? So if I'm in finance and I'm looking at finance data, I probably have access to let's say S/4HANA as the backend system that is storing all this data. All the users within the finance team that have access to S/4HANA can have access to that space of data. [00:11:55] And I use that word space because this is a concept that, again, there's nothing [00:12:00] new. We've invited these concepts into our thinking a while ago, and now it's just another generation of what we're doing here. So that idea of a space is I can include the data that is necessary for a line of business hr, finance, supply chain, and that's what they can see. [00:12:20] And if I need to, all of the rest of the data is accessible through BDC. It's just a question of whether I want to provide the rights to access those other data sets to another line of business, for example. So if I said I wanted to join let's say expense information that's in Concur with employee information, that's in success factors, I can easily join those data sets [00:12:48] bring in forward, from one space to another. And decide at a row level and column level, what individual data set I need to join across groups or individuals, if you will. [00:13:06] Mustansir Saifuddin: I think that's super good because that's where a lot of the questions come in. You know, every time you do move your data from one environment to another environment that you need to have your own new set of governance and security and, it can be role level security or whatever else you wanna do, [00:13:21] you have to kind of redefine that. It seems like it's all built into the BDC portfolio. You're leveraging your source system objects and then be able to apply the same rules that you may have built in. [00:13:37] Shawn Brown: Yeah, the, the analogy I always liked was it's kind of like, and I don't know if they're really like this. I mean, maybe there are not. I just remember old movies that you'd have these Japanese styled homes and they were like, the walls that were almost paper thin, that you could, you almost felt like you could just push your hand right through the wall and just grab something that was in the other room. [00:13:57] I liken it a bit like that in terms of spaces. The spaces are separated in that way with a, a level of access that is very simple to provide when necessary, but distinctly in separate spaces, separate areas, so that that's the benefit. That's the simplicity of being able to access data from any LOB or any third party for that matter. [00:14:23] If you wanted to access that third party data in BDC to any other data that's in BDC as well, whether it's finance, hr, supply chain, whatever it may be, warehouse inventory, whatever it may be. [00:14:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: Totally. Now, since we talked about the benefits, let's look into the details. Like what steps are involved if someone wants to take on this journey and move to SAP BDC? [00:14:53] Shawn Brown: Much of that begins with where are they right now? Let's take a few different scenarios? if a customer is, let's say, already using some SAP solutions, I would say, let's go with the most rudimentary that has been around for a while now for SAP. Let's talk about, they're using HANA Enterprise. [00:15:09] They've, they've been taking a lot of data from their SAP systems and dropping it into HANA Enterprise on-prem. This is a natural next step to that on-premise approach where you said, all right, I, I don't necessarily wanna be in the position of housing systems like this myself and my own data centers. [00:15:28] I want to put them into the cloud. This is a simple transition , to take the data from a HANA Enterprise, drop it into BDC and start using that data in essentially what would be a component of BDC, Datasphere. But it's built on HANA Cloud. And HANA Cloud is built on the same technology that HANA Enterprise is built on that in terms of its capabilities, what it can do. [00:15:52] It's a natural transition for that case if you're talking about a customer that's already using let's say another old product from [00:16:00] SAP, BW. Right. BW has been a really challenging one for a lot of organizations because they've had such value and such benefit by using BW to access data in SAP with those BW extractors. [00:16:14] And in many cases, they've built a lot of and invested a lot in BW in the framework itself. Creating their own objects, creating their own cubes, creating asos, DSOs and so forth, depending on what versions of BW you're on. Not necessarily wanting to just abandon that investment. There's another great example of is, once you're, once you're at least BW 7.5 and above, we make it very simple for you to go ahead and take all of that in BW investment and move it directly into BDC in its format, in its same format as a BW environment. [00:16:54] BW for HANA, same thing, move it right into BDC, it would be in a cloud-based environment that way as well. And essentially all of those connections back to the source systems still persist. When we talk about how do we take advantage of the investments you have, that's where you say, all right, well, I can access them through the BDC framework in [00:17:16] BW that is now part of BDC and use it for whatever purpose I leave it in BW in that case, or I can start taking those particular assets that I have in BW and using the data product generator that is now part of BW embedded in BDC, I can then change those assets in BW to data products. Which is the lowest level form of data that we have in BDC, and in this case, just for those that may be listening and wondering, am I copying the data? [00:17:51] Yes . And we can come to this in a minute as to why you're copying the data, but we are copying the data from its source system, and we would be copying the data from BW as well, where we wanted to make it a data product in BDC. And we can talk about why that is in a minute. 'cause it's a shift. It, it's a bit of a shift in terms of what we've talked about in the past with regards to a whole play the data where it lies, federate versus materialize [00:18:18] that data in, what was Datasphere, which is now part of BDC. That idea of moving those assets from BW into BDC as data products, over time allows us to decommission those, those deployments of BW. So that's the benefit is, we now have a path for BW customers to migrate to BDC, [00:18:45] not give up those assets that they've created and leveraged for so many years in BDC, and then over time decommission BW altogether. Or, if you're really interested and you really like using BW, keep it. That's the other benefit of moving a BW 7.5 environment to BDC is, you're gonna get three more years of mainstream maintenance. [00:19:09] And for example, for BW/4HANA, we're pushing that end of life date all the way out to 2040. That's a long time that you can hold onto that BW environment if that's what you choose to do. But the benefit of BDC is that we're going to give you the mechanism to actually migrate it over and then as your backend systems, particularly like S4 changes, [00:19:31] you're gonna need to change a lot of what you're doing from a BW extraction anyway. Don't do it in BW anymore. Do it in BDC. Now, those are some of the SAP scenarios, but some of the ones that I get as well are, we already have a strategy with our SAP data. We're pulling it into S3 buckets. [00:19:55] Azure Data Factory, Snowflake , all of these third [00:20:00] party extraction destinations and why would I go ahead and use BDC in that case? And the reality is, you have to ask yourself this question where we started in the first place. How much time and energy are you spending going from data all the way around that wheel to analytics? [00:20:20] If you're like the typical organization and it's north of 70%, 80%, 90% as a CIO, I heard last week talking about this, 90% of their time is spent just moving data to get it prepared for analysis. How much do you want to continue to do that? And nobody likes to be looked at as a cost center. Everybody likes to be seen as somebody that is providing value to the organization. [00:20:50] If you're part of an organization and you are seen as a cost center, because the amount of energy it takes to get the data from where it sits to where it needs to be is exorbitant, nine tenths maybe of the overall cost of asking those questions. That's not a great place to be. If you can shrink that as much as possible, then you can actually live up to some of those things that everybody would like to say. [00:21:19] Like, data is the new gold, data is the new oil. The value of data is, is immeasurable. We can do so much with our business because of the data. We could be a data-driven organization. All of these things can become possible, but not so easy when nine tenths or eight tenths of the cost, it's just getting the data where it needs to be. [00:21:44] That's the big thing that needs to be focused on as it relates to some of these ideas that let's go ahead and do the, what I still call old school extract, transform, load, model, profile, catalog govern and, create all of the overhead that is necessary to actually deliver those analytics back to the organization. [00:22:07] And if, you're in a part of your organization where you think it's good enough for me to just extract all the data and drop it over here and let the business go have fun, that's another one where you're not providing additional value to the organization. [00:22:19] What the business community really wants is they want curated data that is business context aware, that is in a position to help them answer questions out of the box, push button. An actual software as a service. That's what we've got with BDC. So this idea that of you've already got a strategy in place, [00:22:44] it might be working right now because you did a ton of work to get you where you are. But here's the kicker. It's probably all going to change, maybe not next year, but maybe two years or three years, maybe the next time you do some major upgrade and we've become more efficient in terms of how we store the data in the business applications, or, [00:23:12] any of the other business applications that you use, they change their underlying architecture in how they are actually storing the data in those source systems. Guess what just changed with your data strategy? Potentially everything. And we have customers that this has happened to them. Where I've walked into a huge SAP customer and I had a conversation with him where I said, we're gonna go ahead, and this is before we had two separate entities of BDC and BTP. And I walked into this session with the customer and said, here's what we're gonna do. [00:23:43] We're gonna go ahead and tell you everything that we can do in the space of data and analytics and everything within the platform space. And the customer said, I don't think we really need to hear about your data and analytics strategy, because we're pretty well set on that. And I said, I want to talk to you about all these things and I need to talk to you [00:24:00] about this one as well. [00:24:01] This one's not negotiable. I need whoever's responsible for data and analytics to be in the room to discuss this. And that person did arrive and that person pretty much felt like they had everything figured out. They didn't wanna, engage in the conversation at all. Pretty much arms crossed throughout most of the most of the meeting. [00:24:19] And we finally got to a point where they said, all right, I can see that there's some benefits, you know, to how this works. But I'll tell you, they were on ECC on HANA. And so fast forward six months and they're negotiating the RISE opportunity with S4/HANA in a private cloud and RISE, and they now realize that everything needs to be changed. [00:24:50] It's good that we had this conversation with them about how you can access the SAP data through, at the time, Datasphere, which is now Business Data Cloud, because they now understand that for them to be able to get access to the data in the way they want, the fastest way they want, and for the fact that we're curating all that data for them, and then providing them out of the box insights with our insight apps. [00:25:14] This is pretty much a no brainer in their part. They knew that they had to explore it, and they knew they had to explore it for the SAP centric question, but also for the non SAP centric question where they want to pull smaller data sets to non SAP capabilities because we are gonna curate those scenarios through data products that will allow them to pull that data into those non SAP scenarios. [00:25:40] So this, these are some of the big plays, we've got that existing SAP solutions, we've got that non SAP centric approach. And then, ultimately, if you haven't got to the point that you're deciding what you're going to do or you haven't don't have a very mature data strategy, maybe you're a growing company, at some point you're going to need to go ahead and start asking those data and analytics questions. [00:26:05] Just know that it's very expensive, as I've said before, to move the data from one place to another, place it there, do all of those things that we've talked about in the past, and then deliver analytics, just pull it out of the box. The last comment I'll make is "that pull it out of the box" sometimes that's not as useful as we think it is. [00:26:25] If I said, you have to dig a hole, it's 10 feet deep and you started from ground level, you have 10 feet to dig. But if I gave you something that got you 50% of the way, I dug five feet for you, I dug six feet for you, would you rather just dig five more feet or four more feet, or would you just rather start from ground level and dig 10 feet on your own? [00:26:48] That's the value that we were trying to demonstrate through BDC. [00:26:53] Mustansir Saifuddin: Good explanation. And I think it is really clear that a lot of times conversations come up about SAP customers talking about their on-prem, their legacy systems and how they will benefit from BDC, but your examples went beyond HANA Enterprise to other non SAP solutions where customers have already been on the journey and they don't see the value at least at this point. [00:27:20] But, after seeing the example you use, it's very logical for them to start thinking in those terms. Also saying, Hey, I simplify my landscape? Still get , if not same, at least, the value that whatever else that BDC brings to the table, like the whole AI capability, all of that can be leveraged by adopting this platform. On a personal note how do you stay on top of, you know, this changing technology world, and business at the same time. How you keep up with all this? [00:27:58] Shawn Brown: Yeah, as you [00:28:00] might imagine in the space of SAP, oftentimes it's hard enough just staying on top of all of the different options we have and different things that we have in terms of technology. So one of the ways that I like to keep up in, in the SAP space is called the BTP Talk podcast, which is a pretty good one. [00:28:18] It actually goes to a number of different you know, platform and data analytics related scenarios. Data skeptics is another pretty good podcast that I get a kick out of. There's another one I'm trying to think of that I use from time to time as well. [00:28:32] Analytics Power Hour. That's it. Yeah, the Analytics Power Hour is another good one. And, I've been paying attention to Tech-Driven Business as well too, so I like this one too. But, you know, the thing that I've been finding too is that, these days, things move so quickly and we think we know where we're going and then something comes along and, and change makes us change direction again. [00:28:53] And AI has probably been the biggest driver to that. The thing that I would say that that it's probably most interesting in terms of how I've changed how I operate is I actually ask AI to provide resources for me on particular topics. For example mid early last year there was a lot of talk about vector engines and knowledge graphs. [00:29:14] And the easiest thing I found to really kind of get a little bit more, versed on the topics was AI itself. I started asking for resources and, and I'll use for example, ChatGPT in some cases I like using Grok as well. From time to time they seem to provide a little bit different types of approaches and levels of interaction. [00:29:35] I kinda like how, grok will ask me follow up questions, which is pretty neat as well. But that's a great way to learn about topics that you are wanting to become more versed in or learning where the resources are to find those topics. So those, those are some of the things that I like to use. [00:29:58] Mustansir Saifuddin: Great list of ideas to kind of keep up with the changing, I mean, just everywhere around us. taking from AI to just carries to anything else. A lot of conversations going on so many different directions. How do you even keep up with them? So I'd like your suggestions, and I know we've talked about a lot of different things today. What is the one thing or one takeaway that you want to leave our listeners with? [00:30:24] Shawn Brown: Hmm, probably in, in the audience of that are responsible for data and analytics. If you're a CDAO, or an analyst or somebody that's responsible for enterprise wide analytics: I would focus on two things because these two things are probably the most important to the people that you serve, your business community. [00:30:50] Point number one is, they want analytics quickly. They want to be able to ask questions quickly. They don't wanna wait. They don't want to say this report, these data sets that you've provided me, they look really interesting, but I'd like to add this and this and this, and when can I have that? [00:31:12] If you can't say you can have that now, then you're taking too long. The other point is. We need to stop being looked at as a cost center. We need to stop being looked at as a place that is a necessary evil. We gotta ask questions of the system. We've gotta extract data everywhere and put it in someplace that we can start answering questions or even not even doing to the extent of actually providing the analytics out of the box. [00:31:40] Instead, we're just providing data sets for people to access. We need to be able to offer real value to the business community. Those are the ones that are footing the bill. Those are the ones that are actually paying for everything. So we need to be in a position to deliver it very quickly, [00:32:00] and it needs to not be expensive, and it needs to be accurate. [00:32:06] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely [00:32:07] Shawn Brown: Those are the elements I think are the key takeaways. That's really the foundation of what we're doing with Business Data Cloud. That's the whole purpose behind it. [00:32:16] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely great advice and a great way to sum up the session. It's been a great conversation. There's so much to gain from this product and, and direction, that SAP's taking. I'd like to thank you very much for joining us today in our show, and look forward to having further detailed conversation with you. [00:32:36] Shawn Brown: Thanks, I appreciate your time as well. [00:32:39] Mustansir Saifuddin: Thanks for listening to Tech-Driven Business, brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. We have covered the critical why behind BDC, the immense time and cost savings it promises, and the tangible benefits like enhanced speed and accuracy for SAP customers. Sean's key takeaway? Focus on delivering analytics quickly to your business community and strive to offer real accurate value moving away from being seen as just a cost center. [00:33:15] . We would love to hear from you. Continue the conversation by connecting with me on LinkedIn or X. Learn more about Innovative Solution Partners and schedule a free consultation by visiting isolutionpartners.com. Never miss a podcast by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Information is in the show notes.

Dozens of Democrats wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Wednesday demanding information on the Department of Government Efficiency's unauthorized use of artificial intelligence systems. The letter, which was led by Reps. Don Beyer, D-Va., Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. and signed by 45 other lawmakers, expressed concerns about privacy and security risks associated with the group's use of federal data in unapproved AI systems, as well as potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk, who leads an AI firm called xAI. Specifically, the lawmakers flagged reports of DOGE affiliates inputting data into unapproved AI systems and the risk that sensitive federal data could be used to train future commercial models. Douglas Matty assumed the role of the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Officer on Monday, according to an internal unclassified email viewed by DefenseScoop. The principal deputy who has been temporarily leading the AI hub ahead of the Trump administration's selection for the new chief, Margie Palmieri, sent the announcement to several senior officials Friday morning. In the email, she indicated that more communications on the team's path ahead would soon follow, once Matty takes the reins. Matty previously founded the Army AI Integration Center under Army Futures Command, which he led between 2020 and 2022. Palmieri wrote: “We are excited to get appointed leadership at the helm of CDAO so early in the administration. The prioritization on filling the top Al and data related leadership position in DoD will enable the Department to better accelerate and scale the adoption of data, analytics, and Al in line with the Secretary's priorities.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

A discussion with Doug Hague, Executive Director, Corporate Engagement at UNC Charlotte. In recent years, he helped UNC Charlotte establish its School of Data Science. Prior to that, he spent many years with Bank of America ending with the role of Chief Analytics Officer of Bank of America Merchant Services. Doug discusses how the variety and growth in the financial industry kept him happy over the years. He also discusses his long-term plan and path to academia and how his management style has had to adjust. We have a back and forth on how the roles of CAO, CDO, and CDAO have evolved. He finishes with some good advice for students and early career professionals, as well as some insights into how to stay relevant in the age of generative AI. #analytics #datascience #ai #artificialintelligence #generativeAI #banking #finance

Em 2025, a escalada da IA Generativa mira a consolidação, com os primeiros casos de uso corporativo gerando resultados, métricas de ROI e aprendizados. Mas ainda há dúvidas se a IA trará uma boa relação custo-benefício e se a conta vai fechar. Como passar da fase de experimentação para a fase de execução? Essa é a pergunta que vale muitos milhões. Convidamos Thiago Viola, Diretor de inteligência Artificial, Dados e Automação na IBM Brasil, para responder. Este é o sexto episódio da minissérie BeeYond AI, uma cocriação The Shift e IBM Brasil.Links do episódioA página do LinkedIn de Thiago ViolaPara não perder nenhum episódio, siga o fio:Confira o primeiro episódio da segunda temporada de BeeYond AI, "A IA como alidada da produtividade", com a participação de Marina Bellini, Chief Operations Officer no Itaú, e Claudia Nolla, executiva de IA, Soluções Cognitivas & Analytics na IBM BrasilNo segundo episódio, o tema é Transformação sustentável e IA, com a participação de Gabriel Santamaria, Head de Sustentabilidade no Banco do Brasil, Pedro Bramont, Diretor de Soluções em Meios de Pagamento e Serviços do BB, e Carlos Tunes, Líder de Sustentabilidade da IBM Brasil. Ouça por aquiNo terceiro episódio, mergulhamos no mundo do FinOps e no que acontece quando a IA entra na equação. Ricardo Kenji, Tech Leader FinOps & ARM & Observability na IBM Brasil, e Walter Antonio Pereira Junior, Head de IT Efficiency Management, FinOps e SAM, no F1rst Santander, explicam.No quarto episódio, discutimos o "efeito turbo" do uso da IA na hiperpersonalização da jornada de atendimento e relacionamento com clientes. Na conversa estão Gabriela Platinetty, IBM Partner de customer transformation, e Edson Lisboa, superintendente de TI no Sicoob. Confira.No quinto episódio, como a IA e a computação quântica se juntam para transformar a tecnologia em finanças. Uma jornada que ainda vai longe, mas que está cada vez mais próxima. Quem investir agora vai ter vantagens no futuro. Convidados: Wagner Arnaut, CTO da IBM Brasil, e Rafael Cavalcanti, CDAO do Bradesco. A The Shift é uma plataforma de conteúdo que descomplica os contextos da inovação disruptiva e da economia digital.Visite o site www.theshift.info e assine a newsletter

In Episode 9, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast. Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Paul Hollands, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at AXA where they talk about value as the North Star, in which they discuss:How structuring the data agenda can drive impact as the first CDAO at the UK & Ireland level. How a clear North Star helps AXA UK & Ireland focus on the commercial impact of data and AI. Building strong foundations to execute data and AI use cases effectively. Balancing central coordination and business unit autonomy with a federated operating model. How business sponsorship from engaged CEOs supports the data mission. The value of having a team fully aligned behind a clear vision. Using a strong North Star to simplify complex processes and stay on track. How understanding the business environment helps measure data leaders' performance. Tackling the irony of CDOs being expected to excel at measuring value but lacking clarity on their metrics. Why being business-focused in theory doesn't always translate to practice. The difficulty of measuring the value of certain data processes. How stakeholder management and strong relationships drive data success. Encouraging CDOs to share more stories about their impact. Building knowledge-sharing communities to promote value-driven data practices. How GenAI is being industrialised and trust is being built around its use. Exploring how AXA and its staff are using GenAI in practical ways. Adapting data strategies over time as GenAI shapes the direction of data and AI. Avoiding distractions from shiny new trends in data and analytics by staying focused on long-term value. Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Guy Cavallo, the chief information officer of the Office of Personnel Management since July 2021, will retire from federal service on Jan. 13, he confirmed to FedScoop. Cavallo leaves federal service having held several top technology roles over the past decade, including as deputy CIO of the Small Business Administration and executive director of IT operations at the Transportation Security Administration. He also served as OPM's principal deputy CIO and acting CIO before being named permanent CIO. As the longest-tenured CIO of OPM in recent memory, Cavallo led that charge on a two-year sprint replacing or migrating over 50 applications from legacy on-premises data centers to the cloud and the launch of the new Postal Health Benefits System last year for more than 1.7 million postal workers and retirees. He touted the system as fully operational 100% of the time with no unscheduled downtime throughout the Open Season. The Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Office recently completed a pilot exercise with tech nonprofit Humane Intelligence that analyzed three well-known large language models in two real-world use cases aimed at improving modern military medicine, officials confirmed Thursday. In its aftermath, the partners revealed they uncovered hundreds of possible vulnerabilities that defense personnel can account for moving forward when considering LLMs for these purposes. A Defense Department spokesperson told DefenseScoop the findings revealed biases that could impact the military's healthcare system, such as bias related to demographics. They wouldn't share much more about what was exposed, but the official provided new details about the design and implementation of this CDAO-led pilot, the team's follow-up plans and the steps they took to protect service members' privacy while using applicable clinical records. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Implementation plans for artificial intelligence in the Defense Department are long overdue. That's according to the DoD Office of Inspector General. The IG found confusion over who does what and for more Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to the IG evaluations and intelligence chief David Edwards. He talked about issues surrounding the Chief Digital and AI office itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Implementation plans for artificial intelligence in the Defense Department are long overdue. That's according to the DoD Office of Inspector General. The IG found confusion over who does what and for more Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to the IG evaluations and intelligence chief David Edwards. He talked about issues surrounding the Chief Digital and AI office itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in the thick of The Age of Transitions now. It's a time of technocracy, and control by Big Tech oligarchs who have bought and paid for the government. Not even the former beneficiaries of the MIC are safe from their data driven rule by force.  Topics include: Chuck not well, Ochelli Radio Network, new Rumble channel, Patreon content, Singularity Summit interviews, new Themes & Memes episode, peers, tech oligarchs, shadow banning, share the show, AI powered guest referral systems, transcripts, artificial intelligence, MIC shifting from aerospace to Big Tech contractors, Space X, Palantir, Anduril, Open AI, consortium, retooling DoD, CDAO, JAIC, DDS, JADC2, Trump presidential campaign, tech billionaires, technocracy, cybersecurity, cyber 9/11, War on Terror, national security, social media, global propaganda matrix, exploitation of anti-establishment ideas, rise of online media, analytics, data surveillance, weaponization of culture war, Ramaswamy and Musk, acquisition of foreign talent in tech, MAGA base racist, Andreesen, Thiel, deportation agenda, new Cold War, China as antagonist, drag time story hour, divide and conquer, Trump himself not in charge, watch for narrative changes, TikTok divestment, Trump meeting with Bytedance CEO, Bezos, media now bowing to new administration, no one cares about truth, DOGE tool to remove regulation, civil liberties, privacy, Project 2025, prison industrial complex cashing in on deportation, police state, martial law, PNAC, Neocons, War on Terror continued, Mangione, billionaire podcast guests

זה זמן לאיקומרס מבוסס נתונים. ״איקום.דאטה.טיים״ אם תרצו. מתמר קורן למדתי המון דברים. למשל, כשבעולם בו הרווחיות לא תמיד בשמיים אפשר וצריך לסגל מתודולוגיית קבלת החלטות עסקיות על סמך איסוף וניתוח הנתונים הנכונים. שצריך לנהל באופן מודע כלכלה מבוססת מידע ושאין פתרונות קסם בצ׳אט GPT, אלא מקבץ חשוב של פתרונות טקטיים שאותם אנחנו, אנשי המקצוע צריך לתעדף ולשקלל בתהליך. אז, הנה הצצה לעולם ניהול האיקומרס מבוסס הנתונים ולא (רק) תחושות הבטן עם תמר קורן הנהדרת, שפיתחה פרקטיקה עצמאית של CDAO בשם ״דאטה אבולושן״.  מה אוספים? איך מנתחים? מה הרווח הצפוי? למי זה מתאים? כמה זמן זה לוקח? כמה זה עולה? זאת ועוד בפרק 133 של קומרסיישן.  שיעור מעניין ולא שגרתי כולל סימולציה לחנות חולצות הכדורגל שלי.תודה לתמר קורן, לאלי אלון, לחברים ב- BiZi וב- Adio .Support the show: https://www.gordon.co.il

This week, Ryan Connell is joined by Keith Scheffler from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to discuss the role that blockchain plays in their manufacturing division. Keith dives into the evolution and broader applications of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency, AFRL's approach to addressing technology gaps, the integration of digital tools in modern manufacturing, and the critical interplay of cybersecurity and the supply chain. He also shares insights into the complexities of the defense industrial base and the innovative use of graph theory to predict industry trends and interconnections. Tune in to learn all about how blockchain is transforming the defense industrial base. TIMESTAMPS: (1:20) AFRL's Role in Manufacturing (3:22) How blockchain plays a role in manufacturing (6:20) Blockchain beyond crypto (8:54) How blockchain ensures data integrity and security in manufacturing (13:33) Importance of cybersecurity in defense manufacturing (17:34) Commodity parts in the defense industry and supply chain considerations (24:19) Scaling advanced manufacturing across the DoD (26:48) How to embrace innovation and break from traditional approaches LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-scheffler-a2823920/ AFRL: https://www.afrl.af.mil/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This episode of the D-Suite delves into the big ideas and small details that make up a strong data culture. The hosts reflect on experiences from the past year of Gartner conferences, and lessons from data and analytics leaders who have succeeded (and failed) to optimize their culture. The main topics covered include:How to make people genuinely care about their data culture.How to go from talking about being data-driven to actually being data-driven.Drivers of poor culture and things to watch out for. What active leadership and cultural influence look like.Sarah James is a Senior Research Director in Gartner's CDAO practice where she focuses on topics at the intersection of data and human behavior — including CDAO impact and influence, data-driven culture development, bringing people along on the data journey, self development, effective delivery, neurodiversity, and more.Peter Krensky is a Senior Director, Analyst on Gartner's Analytics and AI team, specializing in data science and machine learning, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, generative AI, analytics and data science tools and platforms, self-service, data science team structure, AI talent management and data and analytics education. Before Gartner, Peter was a research analyst with Aberdeen Group. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Therman Trotman, a.k.a. "Mr. SharePoint," to talk about the powerful ways SharePoint can transform workflows and enhance team efficiency. Therman shares his journey from the Bronx to becoming an expert in SharePoint, diving into his unique take on branding, confidence, and overcoming imposter syndrome. He breaks down practical ways to leverage SharePoint's full capabilities, discusses the importance of people-first technology, and gives his insights into building a successful career in tech, including how he started SharePoint Helpdesk. Tune in to this fun conversation on SharePoint and self-branding success. TIMESTAMPS: (1:09) Therman's journey to “Mr. SharePoint” (3:12) Building a personal brand (6:13) Overcoming imposter syndrome (9:49) What SharePoint can do today for DoD (15:04) The power of automation (17:24) Therman's “CMD” framework (20:41) Creating internal sites (22:51) Making data-driven decisions (28:49) Therman's favorite success story (29:07) Advice on confidence & branding LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Therman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therman-trotman-15790b33/ SharePoint Helpdesk: https://thesphelpdesk.com/ Freebie: https://sharepointfreebie.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about the advancements and challenges of integrating autonomous systems in defense and industrial sectors. Scott shares his insights on the deployment of full stack and ground autonomy, balancing human and machine roles, and accounting for the diverse terrains of war zones. He also dives into the financial feasibility and operational reliability of autonomous solutions, the nuances of defense acquisitions in this space, and the importance of balancing cost, safety, and efficiency in both military and industrial applications. Tune in to learn all about the future of autonomy in defense. TIMESTAMPS: (0:43) Scott's journey from Marine Corps to Forterra (1:25) What is full end-to-end autonomy? (3:52) How to ensure reliability and safety in autonomous systems (7:17) Balancing hardware and software in autonomy (11:37) Pricing strategies for DoD vs. commercial markets (16:31) The future of autonomy and human roles (19:10) How to manage risk in autonomous system (23:51) What are the acquisition strategies in this space? (28:02) Tip for navigating defense acquisition as a small business LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbsanders/ Forterra: https://www.forterra.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Lori Wade, Chief Data Officer for the Intelligence Community, to talk about the pivotal role of quality data in driving AI and emerging technologies in the IC. Lori shares her insights on data interoperability, public-private collaboration, and the complexities of managing data across the 18 Intelligence Community elements. She also shares her journey implementing the IC Data Strategy, preparing the workforce, and achieving data readiness by 2025. Tune in for a deep dive on the challenges and opportunities the Intelligence Community faces when it comes to data and emerging tech. TIMESTAMPS: (1:03) Meet Lori Wade (4:25) Key challenges in data management (8:28) How to use Smart Data Questions (12:31) What is the role of the Chief Data Officer? (16:33) How AI plays a role in the digital c-suite (18:51) Managing data reference architecture and quality (20:47) Why mission reliance is on data (23:26) Creating end-to-end data management plans (29:19) What does the future of data in the IC look like? LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Lori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-wade-212551221/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with cybersecurity expert Chris Hughes, CEO of Aquia, a veteran-owned cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm. Chris brings two decades of experience from the federal IT space, sharing insights on everything from AI adoption in the government to the importance of continuous ATO. Chris dives into the challenges and opportunities of experimenting with new technologies, the balance between security and usability, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity compliance in the DoD. Whether you're a tech professional, a government contractor, or someone interested in the future of defense technology, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives and actionable takeaways. TIMESTAMPS: (0:49) Chris's journey in federal IT and cyber (2:25) Diving into cybersecurity practices (4:33) Balancing “build vs. buy” in cybersecurity (12:30) A deep dive on FedRAMP and ATO (16:45) How to leverage AI for cybersecurity (18:13) Navigating software supply chain security (20:57) How to overcome software supply chain security challenges (27:30) If Chris was king of Dod for the day, what would he change? LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilientcyber/ Aquia: https://www.aquia.us/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting in the Department of the Air Force, as she shares insights from her 32-year career. They explore the challenges of contracting, her leadership philosophy, and the evolution of AI tools within the Air Force. Major General Treviño emphasizes the importance of patience, positivity, and curiosity for change agents in contracting, and shares advice on scaling innovation across the Air Force. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on what it takes to succeed as a contracting leader. TIMESTAMPS: (1:51) General Treviño's journey to becoming a senior leader in Air Force contracting (6:49) How to delegate authority in high-visibility projects (9:41) The critical role of contracting in mission success (12:52) A day in the life of a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting (18:45) The concept of the “flight plan” and “Tools, Not Rules” (19:46) Building and scaling tools across the Air Force (27:26) Advice on change agency for junior members in the Air Force (32:55) The importance of maintaining relentless positivity as a leader LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Maj. Gen. Treviño: https://www.linkedin.com/in/major-general-alice-“ali”-t-834a6414/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Angela Pearce, chief data and analytics officer at Pension Insurance Corporation. She shares the moments that helped her learn what she needed for executive leadership, reveals the three things every chief data and analytics officer (CDAO) needs, and details the early challenges in delivering and scaling AI.Later, Gartner Group Vice President Sheila Childs joins the show to share the surprises she encounters in her role as a senior executive leader for Gartner and what helps her successfully manage a diverse business portfolio. She discusses her perspective as a female executive looking back and ahead, along with her advice for young people embarking on leadership trajectories. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

We sat down with Bonnie Evangelista, a trailblazer in government acquisitions and digital innovation. As the Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions at the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, Bonnie shares insights into how she navigates the complex world of government acquisitions, leveraging emerging technologies to drive modernization. Bonnie walks us through her career journey, from her early days studying at Virginia Tech (#Hokies) to becoming one of the driving forces behind initiatives like the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace—a digital platform that connects the DoD with cutting-edge solutions from industry, academia, and individuals. She also reflects on her time as the host of Defensive Mavericks, the CDAO podcast, and how you never know what experiences will pop up in your career. But Bonnie isn't all government—we chat about her family's winery and what it's like to have a life in the vineyard. Enjoy! LINKS: + Bonnie: https://bit.ly/4dsnbf5 + MetroStar: https://bit.ly/3TNSTMQ + Tradewinds: https://bit.ly/3zHx7n5 The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of MetroStar. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only. The MetroStar name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of their owner, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Hosting CDAO's Podcast 9:55 Talking about AI 12:48 Resistance to Tech 15:22 Recruitment in Acquisitions 17:39 Getting a Job in Government 23:00 Asking Questions as a Skill 26:29 Cost Analysis for the TSA 29:44 Mentorship 34:16 Your Sphere of Control 38:24 Tradewinds 46:37 Protests in Tradewinds 50:17 Contract Vehicles in Tradewinds 54:15 Owning a Winery

This week, Ryan Connell experiments with Google's cutting-edge AI tool, NotebookLM. Ryan challenges the AI to generate a podcast episode based on the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace Customer Handbook, which dives into the DoD's efforts to streamline the acquisition of advanced technologies. Listen as AI characters Andy and Ethel discuss the handbook, touch on key defense innovations, and explore how the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace is reshaping procurement in the defense sector. Look out for tangents and surprising insights that put into perspective how powerful AI can be. TIMESTAMPS: (0:30) Ryan's experiment with Google NotebookLM (1:06) Meet our fake guests “Andy & Ethel” (2:08) How Tradewinds can help the DoD acquire cutting-edge tech faster (2:50) Streamlining the contracting process (3:08) OTs explained (4:40) Involvement of Kessel Run & DARPA (5:41) Attracting the right tech talent (8:16) How Tradewinds fosters agility and innovation (9:39) The start of a new era in defense LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Google NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

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This week, Ryan Connell sits down with the legendary Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, to discuss the need for disruptive innovation and execution in the DoD. Steve shares his insights on the importance of adopting new methodologies, creating a culture that supports rapid innovation, and challenging the frozen middle. We also learn all about Steve's experience co-founding Hacking for Defense, the Lean Startup Methodology, and the Gordian Knot Center. Tune in for an inspiring and honest conversation on the reality behind defense innovation. TIMESTAMPS: (0:47) Steve's entrepreneurial journey (1:30) What is Hacking for Defense? (3:37) Why we need to balance execution and innovation (5:30) The SpaceX case study (8:44) The state of innovation in the DoD (11:05) Why tech adoption is so difficult (15:45) The key to fast-tracking disruption in acquisitions (19:13) The problem with most senior leaders (26:31) The Lean Startup Methodology (33:20) Steve's definition of “innovation” (35:05) The purpose behind the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveblank/ Gordian Knot Center: https://gordianknot.stanford.edu/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Alex Martin, the CEO and co-founder of Clearspeed, to discuss how they are using AI-enabled voice analytics to revolutionize risk assessment in defense. Alex shares his personal journey from the Marine Corps to tech entrepreneur and how he's aiming to solve the age-old problem of vetting individuals efficiently and at scale. He elaborates on the challenges of building a technology company in the defense and enterprise sectors, emphasizing the importance of trust, speed, and the human element in AI applications. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on startup success and the future of risk assessment. TIMESTAMPS: (1:09) Meet Alex Martin (2:22) Why Clearspeed was born out of tragedy (5:44) How to scale risk assessment (9:57) Productizing a defense engine for enterprise (12:28) How to find pockets of people with imagination (15:27) Is this an invasion of privacy? (19:02) How to balance speed and security (21:47) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (25:42) How to build a passionate team (30:50) Creating a purpose-driven culture (37:37) Why imagination is critical in VC LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersmartin/ Clearspeed: https://www.clearspeed.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell chats with Jonathan Mostowski, author, public speaker, and president of Agile Acquisitions LLC, about the truth behind “hacking” bureaucracy in government contracting, the development and impact of agile acquisition frameworks, and his career journey from a contracting officer to an innovative leader in the field. Jonathan shares his insights into creating culture change through contracting, the importance of understanding rules and strategic risk-taking, and his experiences authoring the TechFAR handbook. Tune in for a refreshing conversation on how to look at the defense procurement process with different eyes. TIMESTAMPS: (1:19) Meet Jonathan (3:18) What is a Scaled Agile Framework? (4:08) How Jonathan created the TechFAR Handbook (7:49) The biggest challenge contractors face (10:40) Why Jonathan doesn't “hack” bureaucracy (13:35) Culture change needed in contracting (15:01) Jonathan's writing process (18:55) What would you change if you were king for a day? (22:09) Why reward systems are key to success (26:26) Are SBIRs sustainable? (32:02) The reality behind the Valley of Death LINKS: Follow Ryan: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/⁠ Follow Jonathan: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmost/ Leading Agile Acquisitions Book: https://www.agileacquisitions.com/product-page/leading-agile-acquisitions TechFAR Hub: https://techfarhub.usds.gov/ CDAO: ⁠https://www.ai.mil/⁠ Tradewinds: ⁠https://www.tradewindai.com/

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Episode OverviewAre you struggling to better understand what it means to implement a modern data platform, and why doing so is relevant to your business?If yes, check out this week's episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, where Emerson Gatchalian, the CDAO of the Blackbelt Team within Microsoft, shares his insights on how his largest clients and Microsoft are implementing more adaptable, scalable, and AI-ready data infrastructures.Episode Links and ResourcesFollow Malcolm Hawker on LinkedInFollow Emerson Gatchalian on LinkedIn

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Dr. Tom Rondeau, Principal Director of FutureG, to discuss the complexities and innovations behind wireless communications, from the defense applications of 5G to the groundbreaking potential of 6G. Tom shares his insights on the role of AI in wireless technology, the importance and challenges of interoperability within NATO, and the potential of open-source platforms in driving wireless innovation. Tune in to this eye-opening conversation on the seemingly “invisible” role this technology plays in the world of defense and beyond. TIMESTAMPS: (0:52) Meet Dr. Tom Rondeau (1:36) What is 6G? (2:23) The ins and outs of 5G technology (5:54) How 5G plays a role in military and national security (8:05) The importance of interoperability (13:22) Cybersecurity in wireless communications (16:01) AI and the future of 5G (23:45) The potential of open source and open RAN (30:09) Why this technology is critical to our everyday lives LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Dr. Tom Rondeau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrondeau/ FutureG: https://rt.cto.mil/futureg-home/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

Uma conversa sobre como a IA e a computação quântica se juntam para transformar a tecnologia em finanças. Uma jornada que ainda vai longe, mas que, ao mesmo tempo, está cada vez mais próxima. Portanto, quem investir agora em suas capacidades quânticas vai ter vantagens no futuro. Nossos convidados: Wagner Arnaut, CTO da IBM Brasil, e Rafael Cavalcanti, CDAO do Bradesco.Links do episódioConfira o primeiro episódio da segunda temporada de BeeYond AI, "A IA como alidada da produtividade", com a participação de Marina Bellini, Chief Operations Officer no Itaú, e Claudia Nolla, executiva de IA, Soluções Cognitivas & Analytics na IBM BrasilNo segundo episódio, o tema é Transformação sustentável e IA, com a participação de Gabriel Santamaria, Head de Sustentabilidade no Banco do Brasil, Pedro Bramont, Diretor de Soluções em Meios de Pagamento e Serviços do BB, e Carlos Tunes, Líder de Sustentabilidade da IBM Brasil. Ouça por aquiNo terceiro episódio, mergulhamos no mundo do FinOps e no que acontece quando a IA entra na equação. Ricardo Kenji, Tech Leader FinOps & ARM & Observability na IBM Brasil, e Walter Antonio Pereira Junior, Head de IT Efficiency Management, FinOps e SAM, no F1rst Santander, explicam.No quarto episódio, discutimos o "efeito turbo" do uso da IA na hiperpersonalização da jornada de atendimento e relacionamento com clientes. Na conversa estão Gabriela Platinetty, IBM Partner de customer transformation, e Edson Lisboa, superintendente de TI no Sicoob. Confira. A The Shift é uma plataforma de conteúdo que descomplica os contextos da inovação disruptiva e da economia digital.Visite o site www.theshift.info e assine a newsletter

This week, Ryan Connell discusses entrepreneurial approaches to problem-solving in defense with Pete Newell, 32-year Army veteran turned entrepreneur, educator, investor, and co-founder and CEO of BMNT. Pete dives into the inception and impact of the Hacking for Defense program and shares his insights on the importance of rapid adaptation and how ingenuity can drive mission acceleration in both government and commercial sectors. Tune in for an in-depth lesson on what it takes to win on the battlefield. TIMESTAMPS: (0:35) Meet Pete Newell (1:37) The evolution of Hacking for Defense (3:53) Problems are like fish bait in Silicon Valley (9:41) Building interdisciplinary teams (14:39) The difference between innovation and ingenuity (18:28) Important takeaways from Ukraine battlefield (20:48) Acquisitions are not the problem (32:38) How to professionalize the building of people LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenewell/ BMNT: https://www.bmnt.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

From the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, Glenn Parham, a Software Engineer and Data Scientist, and Andrew "Drew" Brooks, Lead Scientist for Responsible AI tools, join us on this episode of AI, Government, and the Future by Alan Pentz. They'll shed light on how the DoD leverages the potential of generative AI, LLMs and ethical AI in defense operations, and discuss the future impact of generative AI on the DoD.

With the long-awaited release of NIST's post-quantum cryptographic standards last week, there's work ahead for federal agencies to make sure they're ready for the age of quantum. Nick Polk, senior adviser on cybersecurity in the Office of the Federal CIO, joins the podcast to break down the significance of the new standards, how the White House is coordinating government and industry to take next steps, and what else agencies should be thinking about regarding their cybersecurity in the future. U.S. intelligence agencies have accused Iran of being behind attempts to infiltrate the Trump presidential campaign and said Tehran has also tried to spy on the Biden campaign, according to a statement released Monday. The statement comes after several cybersecurity companies released reports that detailed Iran-linked operations, including fake news campaigns and attempts to phish a high-ranking presidential campaign official. And, Bill Streilein, the Pentagon Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's first technology chief who helped set the foundation for that nascent defense tech hub, is departing the Pentagon to return to academia. In a statement shared exclusively with DefenseScoop by a spokesperson Monday morning ahead of the official announcement, CDAO leadership thanked Streilein for “his immense technical leadership over the last two years as he prepares to transition back to MIT Lincoln Labs at the end of the summer.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

This week, Ryan Connell is joined by John Janek, Chief Technologist at Dev Technology Group, to talk about the critical elements of rapid acquisitions and agile budgeting in government. John shares his insights on the evolving role of technology in hiring and organizational improvements, the importance of community, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and why transparency is the ultimate value stream. Tune in for practical advice on fostering community, leveraging technology, and the impactful shift of dynamic team building. TIMESTAMPS: (0:30) Who is John Janek (1:39) The importance of community in government (6:32) The secret to rapid acquisition (9:06) How technology plays a role in problem-solving (13:18) What is systems thinking? (17:58) Will we ever achieve agile budgeting in government? (20:48) Transparency is the ultimate disinfectant (31:25) The power of sitting next to someone in meetings LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjanek/ Dev Technology: https://devtechnology.com/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Steve Barva, federal acquisition consultant, to discuss the importance of breaking rules and cutting through red tape in the DoD. Steve shares his insights on competition in contracting, innovative solicitation practices, and the value of listening to fresh ideas from junior team members. He dives into numerous examples and insights on how to challenge norms and implement meaningful changes in acquisition practices. Tune in to this inspiring episode on how to affect change in the DoD. TIMESTAMPS: (0:29) Why every rule is meant to be broken (2:29) Finding innovative contracting solutions (3:51) How to overcome bureaucratic hurdles (6:02) Why leaders become risk averse over the years (10:40) Encouraging innovation in younger generations of procurement analysts (15:45) Are you gold-plating your requirements? (20:04) Why is it so hard to break the norm? (23:55) Leaders need to allow their teams to break the rules (28:12) If you're not disrupting, you're not trying LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-b-14459860/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan Connell is joined by Russ Long, founder and CEO of Long Capture, to talk about the different pathways to success a defense startup can take in the DoD. Russ shares his journey from his former Air Force contracting days to now helping tech startups bridge the gap to military adoption (a.k.a. surviving the Valley of Death.) They dive deep into the importance of impactful innovation, the evolving role of programs like SBIR, and how strategic and tactical financing are driving the second wave of defense innovation. Tune in to learn all about how to drive innovation in the defense acquisition process. TIMESTAMPS: (0:57) Russ's journey from contracting officer to CEO (1:55) What is “cool” technology? (2:55) The Benefits of SBIR and CSO Programs (5:47) How TACFI and STRATFI programs work (11:03) Do you have to be a commercial-first company to survive in DoD? (14:46) What is the second wave of defense Innovation? (19:49) Why sole source authority is critical (26:47) What Russ looks for in a startup (30:20) Free ways to learn from Long Capture LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Russ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-long/ Long Capture: https://longcapture.com/ Project Mercury: https://projectmercury.us/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

Amid concerns about U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Technology Committee advanced several AI-focused bipartisan bills on Wednesday. However, fault lines emerged, signaling potential growing tension between the parties. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who chairs the committee, highlighted the global stakes for AI development, noting that the technology could increase U.S. GDP growth by $1.2 trillion to $3.8 trillion per decade, while China and other countries invest heavily to gain economic and national security advantages. Cantwell emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships to drive innovation. The committee advanced nine AI bills, including the Future of AI Innovation Act, the CREATE AI Act, the NSF AI Education Act, the VET AI Act, and the TEST AI Act. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, criticized the bills, arguing they would over-regulate the U.S. AI industry and stifle innovation, enabling other countries, namely China, to take the lead. Cruz's amendment to eliminate President Joe Biden's executive order on AI was voted down, but he stressed that repealing it is a part of the Republican platform. In other news, the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) has introduced a new role focused on management and business operations. Julie Cruz, a longtime strategic planner and military workforce expert, has been selected as the CDAO's new director of business operations, making her the first to hold this title. A CDAO spokesperson explained that this position is a maturation of the previous “resource management” role and is part of a broader effort to institutionalize good governance processes. Promoted to the Senior Executive Service in June, Cruz's responsibilities include overseeing HR, internal contracting, resourcing, and key mission support functions such as space planning, IT, and records management. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

This week, Ryan is joined by Mike McGinley, director of GigEagle, mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and federal account executive at Google, to talk all things talent in the DoD. Mike shares his insights on the flexibility of reservists' service, the operational impact of overcoming bureaucracy and policy hurdles, and the revolutionary approach to integrating AI in talent acquisition. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on national collaboration and agility in the defense community. TIMESTAMPS: (0:46) Mike's dual journey career (4:01) What is an agile talent ecosystem? (10:56) How to cut through red tape (15:53) Mike's “aha” moment in an Uber (19:28) How fast is too fast to scale? (21:45) Why user feedback is critical for growth (26:04) The future of a whole-of-nation talent marketplace (32:58) Why we need to encourage creativity and teamwork in defense LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcginley2/ GigEagle: https://gigeagle.mil/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan is joined by Larsen Jensen, two-time Olympian, former Navy SEAL, and founder of Harpoon Ventures, to explore the rapidly-changing landscape of defense tech investing. Larsen dives into the necessity of reframing risk, the resurgence of American entrepreneurship, and the key to succeeding as a defense startup. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on navigating the DoD landscape, the importance of government procurement expertise, and the mindset and cultural shifts needed to become a defense leader. TIMESTAMPS: (4:39) Larsen's journey from Olympian to Navy SEAL (9:07) How to reframe risk for better defense tech investments (12:19) Why military struggles to adopt new technology (14:48) Warfare has changed and the US is behind (19:36) Is selling to Uncle Sam intimidating? (20:55) Why Silicon Valley is shifting its focus to national security (24:21) The future of defense tech market (30:44) Why Government DNA is vital to investment success LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Larsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsen-jensen/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

This week, Ryan is joined by Mike Clark, Branch Chief at Kill Chain Integration Branch of the Air Force Special Programs Division, to discuss the nuanced world of contracting and artificial intelligence within the DoD. He shares his insights on fostering relationships, maintaining integrity in acquisition, and the critical thinking required to navigate policy challenges. They also explore the use of bailment agreements and strategies for incentivizing the right behaviors in AI development. Tune in for a deep dive into the thought processes behind successful AI and contracting practices. TIMESTAMPS: (2:14) How does AI play a role in contracting? (4:02) First thing that needs to go is your ego (10:39) Why stovepipes are the devil (16:19) How to empower leadership in Special Programs (19:15) Navigating the complexities of AI in contracting (24:07) Strategies to streamline government contracts (27:54) Why incentive structures are needed for tech (29:23) Understanding user pain points LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelclarkii/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

We have a special announcement this week! Meet our new Defense Mavericks host, Ryan Connell. Bonnie and Ryan chat about Bonnie's departure from the show and what you can expect going forward. Tune in for a short, fun listen in this official hand-off episode! TIMESTAMPS: (0:30) Why Bonnie is leaving (1:12) Ryan's vision for the podcast (2:42) Who is Ryan Connell (4:01) Future topics and potential format changes (8:49) The final grilled cheese debate LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

Today on The Daily Scoop Podcast, Capt. Brian Erickson was appointed as the U.S. Coast Guard's first ever chief data officer in 2021. Not long after that, the service added artificial intelligence to his portfolio, making him also the first chief data and AI officer for the Coast Guard. Now Erickson has been called on by the Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency for the Coast Guard, to serve as deputy director for the department's presidential transition office. As he makes the switch to that new role, Erickson recently sat down for an exit interview of sorts to share what he accomplished during his time as CDAO for the Coast Guard, his nontraditional path to a career in technology, what's ahead as he pivots to focus on the 2024 presidential transition, and much more.

This week, we're sharing a panel discussion from SchoolHouse where Bonnie joined Gene Ebersole from BVVC, Mike McGuire from SpaceX, and Lisa Sanders from Special Operations Command to talk about defense innovation. Together, they dive into the challenges of transitioning defense projects, overcoming bureaucratic and cultural barriers within the DoD, and using existing policies to fast-track technological advancements. Don't miss this in-depth conversation on harnessing the power of partnerships and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in defense. TIMESTAMPS: (4:08) The goal of this panel discussion (9:50) How to tailor the acquisition process for speed (12:45) Problem statements vs. requirements (14:42) Prioritize relationships, not transactions (20:26) Why VC's and founders should partner with innovators (26:54) Why feedback may not always lead to a purchase (35:20) How to avoid niche products & solve fundamental problems instead (40:07) Connect people with solutions for better outcomes (44:33) Why failure should be a budget line item (48:00) The role of VCs in defense funding LINKS: Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ Follow Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sanders-17b37067/ Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcguire-66569a111/ Follow Gene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-ebersole-1bb62615b/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ SchoolHouse: https://govexec.com/

This week, Bonnie joins the GovExec's AI Spotlight Series hosted by George Jackson for a roundtable discussion on the DoD's role in AI with Tyler Sweatt from Second Front Systems, Jason Preisser from DARPA, and Alexis Bonnell from AFRL. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI, focusing on AI adoption, process innovation, and the cultural shifts that need to happen within the DoD to leverage AI capabilities. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how AI can revolutionize the defense space, if we let it. TIMESTAMPS: (4:25) How do we increase acquisition speed? (6:02) The unsexy reality of government's use of AI (8:49) Why the department still operates from an industrial age approach (12:13) How to cheat time in procurement (18:10) Why we need to focus on governance and attention as a currency (20:05) Three key decision-making traits to push innovation forward (27:22) Integrating AI with mission and people at scale (30:20) Why the DoD needs to guide industry LINKS: Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ Follow Tyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersweatt/ Follow Alexis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisbonnell/ Follow Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-r-preisser-05878220/ Follow George: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-jackson-70b37b2a2/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ GovExec: https://govexec.com/

Key Moments:The voyage to a data-driven US Coast Guard (5:21)Navigating data-driven approaches to US Coast Guard operations (20:28) Balancing experience-based decision making with data-informed decision making (25:34)In whose data do you trust? (30:10) Measuring the value of data (33:80)Should an AI ethicist be part of the team or should everyone really be an ethicist? (45:00) Key Quotes:“Up until three years ago when we started this, some people – and really our entire organization –  just thought data as IT. They didn't think much past that, because no one had ever really challenged them to think about it. So it wasn't really thought of as, ‘this is the data that we have, and this is the commander's business. This is how the business is going to run. It's not just letting IT figure it out.'” “I think that technology has helped us along the way to visualize data that otherwise would be difficult and time consuming to conceptualize and understand. And as we continue to find ways to make humans understand better what it is that they're looking at – especially in extremely dynamic and complex data situations – I think you'll start to see a shift of trust and that's really experience. It's experience in using data informed decision making activities.” “Would an ethics, an AI ethics advisor to the CDAO be a great thing? Absolutely. Are we all just ethicists? Yes, but I would say that there is a lot of understanding needed. There's a huge area where you could be an expert in the ethics of artificial intelligence and provide sound guidance day after day. I would think that this particular type of employee would be extremely valuable.” Mentions:U.S. Coast Guard 11 Missions AI U.S. Executive Orders White House Orders Federal Agencies to Name Chief AI Officers America's Cyber Defense AgencyMake Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World Bio: Captain Brian Erickson currently serves as the United States Coast Guard's first Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer and is principally responsible for the coordination of data and artificial intelligence activities across the organization. His previous assignments focused primarily on engineering and operations, serving at five operational assignments piloting rotary  and fixed wing aircraft performing search and rescue, law enforcement and other military mission profiles. Brian is a licensed Professional Engineer specializing in aerospace and also served in the Office of Budget and Programs working directly for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In 2020, he was selected as the Coast Guard's MIT Sloan Fellow following service as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Air Station Savannah, GA. Brian is a 1998 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and holds a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University as well as a Master of Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a 2022 DataIQ Top 100 most influential persons in data and the 2023 MachineCon AI Leader of the Year. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

CDO, CDAO, CAIO, CIO, CTO! Oh my, it's a cluster! Sol Rashidi joins Tim and Juan to help navigate this cluster, sharing honest no bs advice from her vast experience in the Data and AI world. If you are a leader, or a practioner aspiring to go to leadership, this is the must listen episode!

CDO, CDAO, CAIO, CIO, CTO! Oh my, it's a cluster! Sol Rashidi joins Tim and Juan to help navigate this cluster, sharing honest no bs advice from her vast experience in the Data and AI world. If you are a leader, or a practioner aspiring to go to leadership, this is the must listen episode!