The Focsle
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The FocsleMar 03, 2024
Episode #19- The US Space Force office in San Diego, CA
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Denise Cordaro and Kevin Champaigne from the US Space Force. Podcast #19 is a chance to learn about their organization, the legacy MUOS program, and future efforts in both GEO and LEO satellites and communication. This podcast was recorded on Thursday, February 8, 2024. This is another podcast in a series to continue delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Episode #18- Discussion with Rachel Bondi and John Hallman- PMW 130/Navy PEO C4I
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Rachel Bondi, the technical director of the Cybersecurity office at the Navy’s PEO C4I organization. Podcast #18 is a chance to have Rachel back on our show along with John Hallman who just joined the organization. They will discuss their efforts on USS Lincoln and future cybersecurity innovation within the Navy and DOD. This podcast was recorded on Monday, November 13, 2023. This is another podcast in a series to continue delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Episode #17- Discussion with Olin Hyde. Technology and the future.
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Olin Hyde, a successful entrepreneur. Podcast #17 will discuss this future technologies, AI, and the future of work. This podcast was recorded on May 16th, 2023. This is another podcast, which continues delivering relevant discussions to the community
#Episode #16 - Navy Innovation, NAVALX, and the new Nautilus organization. A discussion with Graham Plaster.
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Graham Plaster, the director of Nautilus, a private/public partnership between NavalX and DEFENSEWERX. Podcast #16 will discuss this new organization and future innovation within the Navy and DOD. . This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. This is another podcast in our Season 2, which continues delivering relevant discussions to the community. Nautilus website is at nautilus22.org
Episode #15- Discussion with Dave McDonald, CIO NCTAMS Pacific
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Dave McDonald, the CIO of NCTAMS Pacific. Podcast #15 will discuss the balance between innovation and compliance within DOD programs. In addition, we will discuss the future of leading technologies, leadership, and culture and how they will influence future operations and systems. This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 8th, 2022. This is another podcast in our Season 2, which continues delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Episode #14- The Future of No-Code Application Development with Nick Gamble from Unqork.
In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Nick Gamble from Unqork. Podcast #14 will discuss the evolution of low-code and no-code software development. In addition, we will discuss the future of no-code to the Dept of Defense and their desire to develop software similar to the commercial marketplace. This podcast was recorded on Friday, Jan 17, 2022. This is our 3rd podcast in Season 2 and the continuation of delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Episode #13- Open Source Software, DEVSECOPS and the Dept. of Defense- GUEST- Rob Efrus
In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Rob Efrus Podcast #13 will discuss the evolution of open source software within DOD programs. In addition, we will discuss the future of DEVSECOPS and the goal of the Dept of Defense to develop software similar to the commercial marketplace. This podcast was recorded on Friday, Jan 3, 2022. This is our 2nd podcast in Season 2 and the continuation of delivering relevant discussions to the community. This podcast is dedicated to my Naval Academy classmate Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, who recently passed away. He was a great American, fighter pilot, father, husband, and friend and will be truly missed.
Episode #12 - Discussion with Rachel Bondi and the Navy's implementation of Big Data Platform.
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Rachel Bondi. Podcast #12 will discuss the Navy’s lead cybersecurity office at Navy PEO C4I- PMW 130 and how their efforts to develop and support the Navy’s Big Data Platform. This podcast was recorded on Friday, April 30, 2022. This is the start of our 2022 schedule of delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Smart Future Series #11 - Kevin Keeney and a discussion about Elastic software and the Department of Defense.
In our series of joint podcast with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Kevin Keeney from Elastic. Podcast #11 will discuss the Elastic software and various use cases within the DOD and government. This podcast was recorded on Friday, September 10, 2021. We dedicate this podcast to the men and woman affected by 9/11 as we are celebrating 20 years from that Monday morning.
Smart Future Series #10 - Scott Lee and a discussion around Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
In our series of joint podcast with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Scott Lee from the Mitre Corporation. Podcast #10 will discuss the future of DOD command and control and the issues around the development of a Joint All Domain Command and Control system. We also discuss how new technologies will impact future systems and the need for more user and operational input to the process of developing a future system. This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 13, 2021
Smart Future Series #9- Bob Beaton and new technologies that will impact the DOD.
In our series of joint podcast with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Bob Beaton. Podcast #9 will discuss new technologies that are a major influence to the Department of Defense We also discuss how AI/ML will impact future systems, what needs to change with the current DOD culture and processes. This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 16, 2021. Today, Admiral Archie Clemins who passed away this past March, was honored at Arlington National Cemetery. He was a great leader and changed the course of information technology within the Navy with IT-21. This podcast is in his honor.
Smart Future Series #8- Mark Jackson and Quantum Computing.
Podcast #8 will discuss the Quantum Computing, how it is different from today's computers and future use cases We also discuss the challenges in developing the computers and the future re-write of key algorithms and how AI/ML will impact this technology. Recorded on July 9, 2021.
Smart Future Series #7 - Jason Schick, Data in Motion, and the Confluent Platform.
Podcast #7 will discuss the concept of Data in Motion, real time messaging, introducing Confluent Platform based on the open source based software “Kafka”. We also discuss how DOD overall data strategy has the opportunity to take advantage of this newer “central nervous system” to manage data. Recorded on July 2, 2021.
Smart Futures Series # 6 - Bill Greenwalt, DOD Acquisition, OTAs, and the importance of "Time" in developing new systems in the DOD.
Bill Greenwalt is our guest and introduces us to the history behind reviving OTAs to the DOD Community. Bill also have great insight to what needs to happen to decrease between introduction of a concept to the time a system is operational. This topics provides the catalyst for a great discussion. Recorded on June 25, 2021
Smart Future Series #5 - Junaid Islam and 5G and Zero Trust
Smart Futures Series #4- Evan Dudik and China
Smart Future Series #3- Artificial Intelligence and the Future
Smart Futures Series #2 - China Challenges with Scott Tait