ATARC Federal IT Newscast

Join us for this installment of “Doing Tech Better in Government” where host Brian Fox is joined by Ben Baldi, SVP of Public Sector at Tricentis. Deep dive into this discussion surrounding government agencies seeking to embrace innovation, but encountering a myriad of challenges such as maintaining compliance and security. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the future of technological innovati...

Tune in to “Doing Tech Better in Government” for an inspiring conversation on reshaping institutions and empowering change. We are joined by Jennifer Pahlka, Former US Deputy CTO, The White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy and Author as she shares her mission to recode America through principles and values in government. From founding "Code for America" to helping shape wha...

Tune in for the newest episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" where we dive into the world of FEDRAMP in government with Eric Mill, Executive Director for Cloud Strategy and Zaree Singer, FEDRAMP’s Agency Engagement Lead from the GSA. Mill and Singer shed light on how FEDRAMP aims to streamline approval processes, ensure agencies can leverage cloud-based applications effectively, a...

On this episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" we explore the world of government technology and innovation with Aric Sherwood, Director of Acquisition at Army PEO EIS. Sherwood shares the significance in having a common vernacular for understanding diverse customer bases, the importance of collaboration amongst agilists, and the pivotal role of digital transformation in refining m...

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the transformative world of systems thinking across government sectors. We spotlight a groundbreaking USDA initiative known as the Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I).  The G3I is a holistic approach to understanding the entirety of our shared complexity across the Federal Governance and Performance Management Frameworks.  The approach lo...

Join us for another episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" as we explore the world of government technology and innovation with Rick DeLappe, Interagency Program Manager for Recreation.gov . Rick discusses the importance of agile methods being utilized in order to stay ahead of technological advancements and emphasizes the importance of employee input and adapting based on stakehol...

In this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government,” join us as Stephanie Wilson, Procurement Contracting,Agreements, and Grants and Agreements Officer in the Strategic Information Technology and Cyber Directorate at ACC - Rock Island, takes us on a journey through the intricate world of government procurement. With a unique role supporting the Army and various Department of Defense entities, Ste...

Get ready for our newest episode of the podcast Solving for X as we sit down with Erica Ford, a distinguished Partner/Principal at EY for the U.S Government Private Sector (GPS) People Advisory Services. Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in human-centered strategy and transformation, and she's here to share her insights with you. Dive into the conversation as Erica unravels her...

Welcome to this episode of "Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government," where we dive into the world of cybersecurity with Gustavo Limon, the Vulnerability and Program Compliance Manager at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). In this insightful conversation, Gustavo emphasizes the importance of looking beyond individual threats and delves into the c...

In this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government,” host Brian Fox talks with Kevin Portanova, the IT Director of NOAA Fisheries. With over two decades of experience in government IT, including roles within the Navy, DoD, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Kevin offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the federal IT landscape. Kevin sheds light...

In this episode of “Solving for X,” Nina Bianchi and Ben Park sit down with Dr. Kavitha Reddy, an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Associate Director of the Employee Whole Health Initiative at the VHA's Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. Dr. Reddy's journey began with a personal experience of burnout and a critical realization about the connection between heal...

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 ot...

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 con...

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 acc...

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 Mi...

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 emb...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Bob Van Luijt, CEO, Weaviate as they discuss the world of vectors, AI models, and the role of vector databases in connecting these models.

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Joe Saunders, Founder and CEO, RunSafe Security as they discuss the government's efforts to achieve memory safety, including the NSA Guidance, National Cybersecurity Strategy, and CISA's Secure by Design, Secure by Default Document.

Welcome to Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government, a podcast where we explore the challenges of building a resilient cyber defense in the federal government, and strategies for addressing them.  On this episode, we are joined by David Otto, CDM Risk Scoring Lead at the Department of Homeland Security. David sat down with us to discuss the different tools that are used within...

Welcome back to Solving for X! To kick off our second season, our host Nina Bianchi sat down with Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer for the U.S. General Services Administration to discuss some of the challenges that have come with the changing landscape of the workforce–especially in the federal space. This also inspired some riveting questions about navigating burnout, creating opportu...