Doing Tech Better in Government with Brandon Smart
In this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government,” host Brian Fox sits down with Brandon Smart, a retired U.S. Marine Corps leader and current executive at IBR LLC, to explore the essence of leadership in both military and civilian life. Brandon reflects on two decades of service in the Marine Corps, sharing insights that shaped his upcoming book focused on leadership development through four core principles: the power of peer influence, sound decision-making, holistic fitness (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), and the foundational role of reading. With stories from his career and reflections on personal growth, Brandon offers a compelling perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose, resilience, and empathy.
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Doing Tech Better in Government by Driving Digital Modernization in Government
In this episode of ATARC’s “Doing Tech Better in Government” podcast, host Brian Fox is joined by Frank McNally and Derek Masaki to reflect on the early chapters of Recoding America by Jennifer Pahlka. They explore the book’s central theme: that the challenges facing government digital modernization are less about technology and more about outdated processes, entrenched bureaucracy, and misaligned policy implementation. Through personal insights and stories, they emphasize the importance of psychological safety, policy reform, and product ownership to drive sustainable change. They advocate for smaller, agile initiatives, insourcing talent, and closing the gap between lawmakers and implementers to improve government service delivery.Get connected with the club here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13274071/
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Tech Transforms: Episode 2
In this episode of Tech Transforms, host Carolyn Ford speaks with Tim Amerson, Founder and CEO of CSMO Consulting and former CISO at the Social Security Administration, about the urgent and complex challenge of securing the technology supply chain in government. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in the Army and federal cybersecurity, Amerson explains how supply chain risks extend far beyond IT, touching every aspect of procurement, insider threats, and vendor accountability. He emphasizes the need for real-time visibility, executive-level ownership, and a shift from compliance checklists to risk-based approaches. The conversation highlights how human behavior, geopolitical tensions, and insufficient resource planning compound the problem—and why securing the supply chain must become a full-time, multi-disciplinary priority.
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Doing Tech Better in Government with Bonnie Evangelista, Brian Whittaker, Jon Margolick, and Dan Jones
Join us on this unique episode of Doing Tech Better in Government as we explore the intersection of leadership, legacy systems, and tech modernization. We’re joined by a panel of experts who get candid to discuss the critical role leadership plays in modernizing outdated systems and share insights on the challenges of updating legacy infrastructure and how effective leadership drives change. They also explore real-world success stories and the strategies that made them possible. From managing risk to fostering collaboration, this episode uncovers the keys to successful modernization efforts. Don’t miss this conversation on how leadership and innovation are shaping the future of government tech!
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Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian DeLong, BMC3 and Gordon Deng, Space Camp
In this episode, host Brian Fox speaks with Brian DeLong, CTO at BMC3, and Gordon Deng, Cloud Customer Engineer at the Gravity Platform at Space Camp, about their insights from the recent Front Range Innovation Forum. They discuss key themes such as the importance of building a collaborative and safe innovation community, embracing productive failure, and improving communication between industry, government, and academia. Topics include acquisition challenges, modular open systems architecture, the concept of "exit-ramps," and the need for shared lessons learned. The conversation emphasizes creating forums and tools that foster transparency, trust, and speed in government tech efforts while also supporting leaders in being open about discussing failures.
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.
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