Defense Mavericks

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Dr. Jamese Sims, Strategic Advisor for Federal Partnerships and Deputy Director of the Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University. Dr. Sims sat down with us for a fascinating discussion about how her work uses AI to improve extreme weather forecasting through data collection and meteorology. Stay tuned to learn more about the tools used to predict and measure weather patterns, and how AI helps to improve the distribution of severe weather alerts and support evacuation planning. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Vince Pecoraro, Lead Program Manager of DAF Digital Transformation Office. Vince’s journey as an innovator was inspired by navigating roadblocks and creating the necessary tools to access software and other resources in the Air Force and with AFWERX. Stay tuned to hear more about the impact of defining the parameters within the AI space in order to support new projects and create lasting change. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Maj. Kelley Jhong, Warfighter in Residence of the Defense Innovation Unit in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. Kelley discussed her journey into AI while serving in the Army, and how that transition while having a non-technical background inspired her to support new training initiatives. Stay tuned as we take a deep dive into the world of new AI warfighting capabilities, and why she believes it’s important to gain a thorough understanding of this vastly-expanding field. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today as we sit down with Chief Technology Officer of the XVIII Airborne Corps of the US Army, Jock Padgett. Jock’s expertise in accessing and analyzing user data served as a fascinating launchpad for today’s conversation about what kinds of technologies are being implemented within the Army. Tune in as he discusses how crisis responses are being refined, and what kinds of challenges they encounter when trying to promote new tools that support a more data-centric environment. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Callie King, AI/ML Technical Project Manager at SAIC. Callie shared her journey into technology from journalism, and how that transition revealed to her the importance of understanding the future of the workforce. Stay tuned to learn more about how AI has been a resource for decision making within the government, and how responsible AI use is only achieved through accessible resources. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Ashish Bansal, Engineering Lead at Google. Ashish took us through the process of microchip design and what kinds of processes they help to streamline, as well as the attention to detail that programming requires. Stay tuned to hear more about what goes into refining the user experience on platforms like Twitch and Twitter, and the biggest differences he sees between Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Anil Chaudhry, Director of Technology and Ecosystem Security for the Office of the National Cyber Director. Anil’s dedication to leadership and public service throughout his career inspired him to use AI to support those outcomes. Listen in to learn about what he believes is the most efficient way to stay current with emerging technologies, and the importance of interacting with AI at every level in order to properly reap its benefits. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Nicolas Chaillan, the former first U.S. Air Force and Space Force Chief Software Officer. Nicolas sat down with us today to discuss his early work with the Department of Homeland Security, Platform One, and the legacy his incentives have left within the department. Tune in to learn more about how the government should prioritize modernization in order to catch up to industry’s innovations, and why it’s so necessary to accelerate the measures taken to ensure national security. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us on another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, as we sit down with Pamela Isom, CEO & Founder of IsAdvice & Consulting, LLC. Pamela shared with us her accomplishments within the AI space both professionally and personally, and what she hopes will be put in place for the next era of innovators. Listen in to hear what she believes will help drive and support equity with the implementation of AI and why preventing disinformation and disparities in the field of emerging technology is achieved through education. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Dr. Bill Streilein, Chief Technology Officer of the CDAO. Dr. Streilein sat down with us to discuss some of the most exciting topics in the world of AI, including a recently published open-letter critiquing different kinds of AI capabilities. Tune in as he shares how his work with the CDAO is encouraging a new era in experimentation, and how necessary it is to help us thoroughly understand the extent of these rapidly-evolving tools. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/