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In this episode of “Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government, we meet Aastha Varma, Branch Chief at CISA's Cybersecurity Division in the DHS. She's a vulnerability management expert and sees vulnerability management as the first line of defense in the cyber world. Aastha discusses building infrastructure for tackling cyber challenges, advocates for collaborating with others within industry, and promoting diversity in STEM. After learning from the SolarWinds incident, she stresses the importance of information sharing. Finally, she explores the role of AI in cybersecurity and how despite it being beneficial in many ways, it can also create new vulnerabilities. Join us for an insightful look at the evolving cyber landscape!

In this episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government," we sit down with Mukunda Penugonde, Deputy Director of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) at GSA (General Services Administration). We delve into the evolving landscape of digital technology and its profound impact on how consumers interact with both each other and businesses. Mukunda highlights the critical importance of continued investment in digital processes, especially as technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, from shopping to entertainment. He also shares insights on the importance of building consistent yet flexible leadership approaches to avoid what he aptly calls "leadership whiplash."Join us in this insightful conversation as we explore the transformative journey of TTS at GSA and the future of government technology in an ever-changing digital landscape.

This week @Nina Bianchi is joined by LinkedIn’s @Kelly Finzer and @Rob Whiteside. In this episode we’re bringing listeners more solutions, so you don’t want to miss it if your agency is looking for 21st century talent solutions and strategies? Join us as we debunk some common myths that many federal leaders believe about LinkedIn and learn how their platform not only gives your organization access to the talent marketplace, 200 million+ users in the U.S. alone, but also access to 20,000 curated courses that can be used to develop and train your staff. Did you know that skills development conversations and human capital issues often start in the IT department? Did you know that LinkedIn Learning has custom content mapping for things like Executive Core Qualifications, and the NIST cyber framework? You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation!

In this episode of 'Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government,' we have the privilege of sitting down with Scott Heitmann, the current Chief Technology Officer of the United States Air Force. Scott takes us on a journey through his remarkable efforts to revolutionize the Air Force by implementing cutting-edge technologies, resulting in the fastest worldwide upgrade in Microsoft's history, ultimately improving the quality of life for our Airmen. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with this visionary leader, who has reshaped the United States Air Force by championing innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation in an ever-changing world.

In this installment of Doing Tech Better in Government, we engage in conversation with Nic Vandre, a 20-year veteran presently serving within the United States Army Special Operations Command. Nic highlights the significance of transparency and accountability within the constantly evolving emergent space. He also encourages individuals within the defense and market development sectors to fully embrace collaboration and how to do so ethically. Join us to delve deeper into the current challenges within organizational processes and explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance employee satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.

On this episode of Solving for X, we sat down with Dr. Katie Cole, holistic psychiatrist and host of the ‘Hope for Healthcare’ podcast to address some of the biggest concerns facing the healthcare industry today. Through her work as a psychiatrist, Dr. Cole has been able to target the contributing factors of burnout, job-person mismatch, and workplace-related stress. Listen in to learn more about how engineering human-centered technology and creating more resources for workers can create a major impact in the future of the healthcare field for workers and patients.

Welcome back to another episode of Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government to hear a conversation with Korie Seville,  Technical Director of the Hosting and Compute Center at DISA. Korie discussed the importance of understanding the principles of Zero Trust before implementing them, and how it is becoming more vital for data-driven systems. Learn more about how the Department of Defense is adapting strong defense systems to a hybrid working model, and what kinds of threats arise when transitioning to new modes of data protection.

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Wil Glaser, Founder, Space Tech where they will discuss experiences working with the Department of Defense, challenges and opportunities in the space industry, including the issue of space debris, the role of software and AI in space innovation, and the future of the industry.

This episode of Doing Tech Better in Government features Baraba LoPresti, Chief of the Decennial Information Technology Division at the Census Bureau, and takes an in-depth look at what complex systems are put in place in order to conduct the decennial census. Barbara sat down with us to discuss the use of the data collected, as well as how the agency ensures data protection, privacy and security. Tune in to hear more about the strategy for carrying out the 2030 census, and how they rely on previous models in order to inform the next system’s implementation. 

Burnout is a term that has recently entered the vocabulary of many employees, and describes the immense lack of motivation, satisfaction, and even trust in one’s work, their company, or even the structure of the modern workplace in general. Co-hosts Nina and Ben sat down with Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor, Sarah Devereaux, to discuss how we can better understand burnout and on what kind of a level it is actually being experienced. Tune in as we unpack the different initiatives that companies need to implement in order to target and ultimately eradicate employee burnout, and how we can rethink the employee experience to create a culture of more empowered workers.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/ Solving for X Website: https://atarc.org/solving-for-x-2/ATARC: https://atarc.org/