
ATARC Federal IT Newscast
The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) is a leading organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between government, academia, and industry to drive the adoption and integration of emerging technologies within the federal government. Established to bridge the gap between these critical sectors, ATARC provides a unique platform for technology leaders and innovators to share knowledge, explore new ideas, and solve pressing challenges.
Latest episodes

Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 49min
In the Nic of Time with Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/ Software Architect & DevOps Advisor, MITRE
Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest, Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/ Software Architect & DevOps Advisor, MITRE, as we discuss why Culture matters so much to succeed in software innovation, how to attract and retain talent, how to train your teams and what is working or NOT working when it comes to the DoD Software Factories!

Apr 5, 2022 • 33min
Federal Low Code Trailblazers Podcast with Bill Bunce, and Special Guests, Robyn Rees, DOI, Emily Camardo, srcLogic and Robert Gasser, Revature
Join this episode to hear from Bill Bunce, Pegasystems, and Special Guests, Robyn Rees, Senior Advisor, Office of Human Capital, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Emily Camardo, Director of Operations, srcLogic, and Robert Gasser, Chief Revenue Officer, Revature, as they discuss:
The current low code workforce.
How build, hire, and grow software engineers.
The status of the low code workforce in Federal IT.
How low code/no code effects software engineers jobs.
The future of low code/no code in Federal IT.

Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
In the Nic of Time with Brig. General John Olson, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force and Space Force
Don't miss this episode of In the Nic of Time session with Brig. General John Olson, who is not only the first Air Force and Space Force Chief Data and AI Officer but also the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations.

Mar 30, 2022 • 39min
The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Rob Albritton, Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Octo
Join this episode of The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Rob Albritton, Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Octo, as they discuss the following topics:
Intro to Rob Albritton and Octo Labs.
What Octo Labs has helped accomplish.
How to pick AI platforms and components.
What do we do with new data, and previous algorithms outputs?
What is the future evolution of AI capabilities? What technologies will help it get there? What are the challenges ahead?
Where does AI offer innovation?
Where is their risk associated in using AI?
How to pick AI capabilities through requirements.

Mar 28, 2022 • 35min
Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Vidyut Desai, Chief Information Officer, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Join Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Vidyut Desai, Chief Information Officer, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as they discuss the following topics:
What how Mr.Desai has incorporated the Technology Modernization Action Plan over the past year.
How best to prioritize in digital transformation.
How to achieve digital transformation within mission timeframes.
Dealing with Cultural push back on technology changes.
Measuring success and benefits.
Viewing modernization as a business not just technology
His biggest technology lesson learned during pandemic.

Mar 24, 2022 • 40min
Mobile and Cyber with JT Keating, Jim Kovach, and Guest, Jaime Noble, Director, IT Security Division & Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
Join us for this episode of Mobile and Cyber with Jaime Noble, Director, IT Security Division & Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice as we discuss the following bullets:
- An introduction to OJP/OCIO, mission, uniqueness, size, scope, autonomy, etc. (Remote work population, Macro level IT investments and priorities, and Mobile Cybersecurity specific visions)
-Thoughts on the POTUS EO and What actions that EO initiated for the OJP/OCIO
- How is OJP/OCIO addressing Zero-Trust?
- Improving EDR across all “endpoints”.
- How does “Mobile-EDR” play a role in the future at OJP/OCIO?
- Does OJP/OCIO have plans to enable BYOD for Mobile?
- Does OJP/OCIO have plans for developing mobile applications, either internal facing or for public consumption?

Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 30min
In the Nic of Time with Kyle Hurst and Capt. John McCrea from the Air Force and Space Force Digital Transformation Office (DTO).
Join us or this special episode where we talk about Modeling and Simulation, Open Architecture and Digital twin capabilities and how to move your legacy programs to modern software and hardware best practices!

Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 43min
In the Nic of Time with Raja Gudepu, CEO, Oteemo
Join us to meet Raja Gudepu, the CEO of Oteemo!
We will be discussing how he has enabled large organizations to move and accelerate their move to DevSecOps using various enablers and accelerators, how he assesses organizations' maturity and how he invests in his people to ensure they continue to lead with continuous learning and new certifications.

Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 25min
In the Nic of Time with Jay Bonci, CTO, U.S. Air Force
Watch this event to meet Jay Bonci the Air Force and Space Force Chief Technology Officer. Jay is leading the push for digital modernization across the DAF, including with modern transport (SD WAN), DevSecOps, EITaaS, Zero Trust implementation, Data fabric and much more!

Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 53min
In the Nic of Time with Lauren Knausenberger
You definitely do not want to miss the next episode of In the Nic with Lauren Knausenberger the Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Officer. Lauren will share her thoughts on her priorities, her progress made after being in her role for 1 year and 7 months and what keeps her up at night.