FORUM POWER

What if your face, fingerprint, or palm could replace every password you’ve ever used? In today’s world of constant data breaches and digital overload, the future of secure identity verification is already here—and it’s happening on your phone. In this episode of Forum Power , we dive into mobile-first biometric authentication, cybersecurity, digital identity, and privacy-first technology with Joe...

Want to break into federal contracting or finally start winning more deals? This episode of FORUM Power is your insider playbook. We’re diving deep into government contracting, business development strategy, capture management, and federal tech trends —from AI and cybersecurity to procurement reform. If you’re a millennial professional building a career in tech, consulting, or entrepreneurship, th...

Healthcare is evolving fast—and AI, data, and health technology are driving the next wave of change. But how do massive systems like the VA and Department of Defense actually modernize healthcare?  Now leading public sector strategy at RGP Federal , physician and health tech leader Dr. Roshni Ghosh breaks down what it really takes to transform healthcare from the inside out. With 20+ years leading...

Space is getting crowded—and the stakes are rising fast. Thousands of satellites, growing orbital debris, and constant launches are turning Earth’s orbit into a complex traffic system that must be managed safely.  On this episode of FORUM Power , we’re joined by Kelli Furrer , Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Slingshot Aerospace , to discuss how AI, satellite tracking, and spac...

Government agencies face growing pressure to modernize technology while protecting mission-critical systems and national security operations. How can leaders balance innovation, cybersecurity, and operational reliability at the same time?  In this episode of FORUM Power Podcast , we explore how cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, DevSecOps, and automation are reshaping federa...

In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Sadorra , Chief Growth Officer at Dark Wolf Solutions , to explore how advanced software development, DevSecOps, and AI/ML are reshaping modern mission capabilities. Oliver shares lessons from securing major SBIR awards during the Air Force’s inaugural Pitch Day and explains what the Department of Defense values most when evaluating innovation.  We dive dee...

What does it really take to modernize federal technology at mission scale? In this episode of FORUM Power, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Atul Mathur, Principal and CIO at Credence Management Solutions, to explore the realities of leading large-scale digital transformation for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)—one of the most mission-critical organizations in U.S. defense. With over 20 years...

How do you modernize federal health IT systems that millions of Americans depend on—without disrupting care? In this episode of the Forum Power Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Wittman, Vice President at CGI Federal, who leads strategic growth and delivery for national and defense health programs supporting CMS, the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With mor...

When millions gather for the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics , physical security is only part of the equation. The real vulnerability often lies beneath the surface — inside networks, ticketing systems, power grids, and third-party platforms. In this episode of FORUM Power , we speak with  Tim Miller, Field CTO and Public Sector Cyber Lead at Dataminr and explore how AI-driven early warning systems...

What does it really take to modernize government technology—without breaking security, budgets, or mission focus? In this episode of FORUM Power , we sit down with Bob Stevens , Vice President of Americas and Public Sector at GitLab , to unpack the real-world challenges of digital transformation in government. A former U.S. Air Force member, Bob brings a mission-first mindset to federal IT moderni...

What does it take to lead federal health IT modernization at scale —and deliver real results inside complex government systems? In this episode of FORUM Power , we’re joined by Sumesh Sundareswaran , Vice President at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) , where he leads over 1,000 professionals supporting the critical missions of HHS and the Social Security Administration . With more th...

What happens when a board-certified physician becomes a healthcare IT executive —and refuses to compromise patient care in the process? In this episode, we sit down with Shane McNamee, MD , Global Health Industry Lead at Appian , former VA Physician Executive , and nationally respected Healthcare Solution Architect with more than 20 years of experience modernizing complex health systems. Dr. McNam...

What does it take to modernize IT for the people inventing the future of national defense? In this episode of the Forum Power Podcast , we sit down with Domenique Malone , Information Technology Manager at the Department of Defense’s Office of the Under Secretary for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) , to explore how secure, user-focused IT enables innovation at the highest levels. Domeni...

What does digital transformation in government actually mean—and why do so many initiatives fail before delivering real impact? In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Adolf , Vice President of Global Public Sector at Appian , who leads AI-powered process automation and digital transformation initiatives for government and defense organizations across five continents. With more than 20 years of exp...

AI is moving fast. Security isn’t keeping up. On this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief , host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Elad Schulman , Co-Founder and CEO of Lasso Security , to break down what it really takes to secure Generative and Agentic AI—before it becomes your biggest risk. Elad is a seasoned technology entrepreneur who’s built, scaled, and sold companies across startups and enterpr...

AI is reshaping federal cybersecurity—but execution still matters most. On this episode of FORUM POWER , host Mary Ann Brown talks with Johann Dettweiler , CISO at stackArmor (a Tyto Athene company) , about how risk, FedRAMP, and leadership are evolving across federal IT. Johann shares his unconventional path into cybersecurity, the shift from quantifiable to qualifiable risk , and what agencies m...

What does delivery excellence really mean in federal IT—and why does it matter now more than ever? In this episode of the FORUM Power Podcast , host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Adam Byer, Chief Delivery Officer at iTech AG , to explore how leadership, culture, and innovation drive successful outcomes in government contracting and federal technology . Adam shares how iTech AG’s Customer Success P...