National Defense Data Analytics, Building Talented Teams, and Royce Geo with Dave Sterling

Dave Sterling of Royce Geo and Callye Keen (Kform) discuss the fusion of commercial technology, complex data, and national security. Sterling's unique perspective on the intersection of defense, technology, and startup culture offers invaluable insights for innovators and leaders in the defense sector.

Topic Highlights:

[00:00] Introduce Dave Sterling
Callye Keen introduces Dave Sterling, CEO of Royce Geo a leader within the IC and DoD in enterprise IT, advanced analytics, and intelligence modernization, rapidly increasing intelligence production, situational awareness and delivering answers to some of the hardest issues currently facing US national security.

[05:08] The Convergence of National and Commercial Intelligence
Discussing the integration of national technical means and commercial data, Sterling emphasizes the need for practical technical expertise. He details how Royce Geo leverages this convergence to provide actionable intelligence, illustrating the company's strategic shift towards comprehensive, tech-driven solutions.

[09:00] The Role of Advanced Analytics in Intelligence
Sterling shares insights into Royce Geo's core competency in advanced analytics and its impact on agile data collection and processing. He reflects on the journey from traditional intelligence methods to pioneering real-time, automated data analysis, revolutionizing intelligence gathering.

[26:32] Talent Acquisition and Training in Intelligence 
A key focus for Sterling is harnessing untapped talent. He discusses the strategy of employing individuals with strong technical backgrounds and then immersing them in intelligence work, effectively bridging the gap between technology and defense intelligence.

[32:13] Future Trends in Commercial Space and Intelligence 
Looking ahead, Sterling predicts significant developments in commercial space, emphasizing the need for faster data transmission and processing. He foresees a growing reliance on commercial assets for national security, underscoring the importance of speed and resilience in intelligence operations.

"Really understanding the problem, I think, has been a big part of our success... If you really want to make it in this industry and have that enduring name... you've got to understand the problem. And if you do that, then I think the rest of it will come." - Dave Sterling

Callye Keen - Kform
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/callyekeen/


Dave Sterling - Roye Geo
Dave started Royce Geo back in 2015 with the idea of making analysis more powerful with greater speed through automation. Fast – forward to today, Royce Geo is a leader within the IC and DoD in enterprise IT, advanced analytics, and intelligence modernization, rapidly increasing intelligence production, situational awareness and delivering answers to some of the hardest issues currently facing US national security. Sterling has over 20 years of geospatial expertise serving as analyst for NGA and building a GEOINT portfolio for KEYW (now Jacobs). It was this combined mission experience gained through government service and corporate capabilities development at KEYW that set the tone for what Royce Geo would be today and for the future… where unrelenting mission focus is combined with force multiplying innovation. Today, Sterling leads operations, strategy and sets corporate vision for Royce Geo.

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