Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC

In this episode, we have a timely conversation on a true national imperative--cybersecurity. First we talk with John Gilligan and Luke McCormack about the US Cyber Challenge program, the upcoming awards ceremony and a discussion of top cyber issues. Then we do a deep dive on federal cybersecurity priorities with Steven Hernandez, Department of Education CISO and Vice Chair of the Federal CISO Council. Guests: John Gilligan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Center for Internet Security,

In this episode, we explore two topics. First we cover the Customer Experience imperative in government with Lee Becker—what’s going on and what’s next. Then we have another Technology Leadership Spotlight with an outstanding federal technology leader, Margie Graves, where we cover top tech priorities and leadership advice in the federal tech market.

In this episode, we explore a topic that’s gaining a lot of attention – Agile Government. The term “Agile” has gained popularity over the years, and while its roots can be found in the agile software development movement, today when we talk about agility, we’ve broadened the aperture considerably—describing processes that change the very fabric of how the business of government is conducted. Guests: Casey Coleman, Senior Vice President for Global Government Solutions at Salesforce, and former

In this month’s episode, we spotlight innovation in the Federal Technology market and then have a conversation on technology leadership and careers. This episode’s guests: Renee Wynn, CEO of RP Wynn Consulting and former NASA CIO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-wynn-8935a24/ Jim Cook, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Partnerships, MITRE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cook-10ab23a/ Richard Spires, long-time Federal technology leader and former DHS/IRS

In this month’s episode, we hear from federal technology leaders; what’s on their mind, what their priorities are and what advice can they offer us on both successful technology adoption and leadership in a rapidly changing world. This episode’s guests: Harrison Smith, Director of the Enterprise Digitalization and Case Management Office, Internal Revenue Service LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-smith-0029ba4/ Gary Washington, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of

Over the last year, ACT-IAC leaders have given a lot of thought to both the crucial initiatives that need to continue regardless of the change in administration, as well as the new issues and challenges that must be addressed in the years ahead. ACT-IAC’s Agenda 2021 Project has highlighted issues that transcends parties and politics – top priorities for our nation and the federal technology market. The Agenda 2021 Project work has resulted in a capstone paper, “Delivering Outcomes, Building