Defense Mavericks

Implementing Digital Twins Across the DoD with John Wargo & Jason Robinson

Dec 12, 2023

CTO John Wargo & Solutions Architect Jason Robinson from Beast Code discuss digital twins in defense. They highlight the challenges and successes of innovating within the DoD and adopting agile principles. They emphasize the need for courage, speed, and collaboration to transform the defense industry. Topics include digital twins in Navy, navigating Defense branches, adopting edge cloud technology, transforming on-the-job training, pushing past bureaucracy, and creating a culture of speed and agility.

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Quick takeaways

Digital twins can be applied to various domains beyond traditional engineering, including training, manufacturing, IT systems, and business operations.

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Negotiating with Customers

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Introduction

4min

Challenges and Benefits of Digital Twins

13min

Shifting Towards Digital Twins and Data Aggregation

9min

Building Relationships and Networking Opportunities

6min

The Significance of People, Culture, and Speed in Defense and National Security

2min

This week, Bonnie Evangelista is joined by John Wargo, CTO, and Jason Robinson, Solutions Architect, from Beast Code for a deep dive into the world of digital twins, cybersecurity, and the unique challenges of innovating within the Department of Defense. John and Jason break down the challenges and successes in pushing the envelope within the DoD, offering insights into adopting agile principles for software delivery. They champion the maverick spirit, urging the need for courage, speed, and collaboration to transform the defense industry. Tune in to see how questioning the status quo and leveraging cutting-edge technology can redefine the future of national security.

TIMESTAMPS:

(3:18) Beast Code’s 9-year journey working with the DoD

(4:42) Why digital twins are pivotal for the Navy

(7:32) The intricacies of navigating different Defense branches

(13:24) Can the Navy adopt edge cloud technology?

(19:29) How digital twins transform on-the-job training

(26:49) The key to pushing past bureaucracy

(32:37) Creating a culture of speed and agility

LINKS:

Follow John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/its-wargotime/

Follow Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason79/

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/