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June 5, 2023

Embracing the Exploration with Amy Hamilton, Senior Cybersecurity Adv…

Tune in for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Hamilton, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Am...

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June 1, 2023

A Deep Dive into Russian AI with Samuel Bendett, Researcher at the Ce…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a fascinating discussion with Samuel Bendett, Researcher at the Center of Naval Analytics. As a policy expert, Samuel’s work with the CNA all...

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May 30, 2023

The Motive to Modernize with Rob Albritton, Vice President of Artific…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Rob Albritton, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Practice and oLabs Lead of Octo. Rob discussed his work with oLabs and its AI innova...

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May 25, 2023

Ensuring a Thorough Understanding of AI with Dr. Lynne Parker, Associ…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today to hear an enlightening discussion with Dr. Lynne Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of the AI Tennessee Initiative at the University of T...

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May 23, 2023

A New Wave in Ocean Technology with Jack Pan, CEO of Ocean Motion Tec…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, where we sat down with Jack Pan, CEO of Ocean Motion Technologies. Jack’s work with Ocean Motion supports small scale off-grid ocean wave energy devi...

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May 18, 2023

Looking to the Future Through the Lens of AI with John Brennan

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a conversation with former Special Assistant to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence, John Brennan about his experience with the impl...

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May 16, 2023

Re-defining the Digital DNA with Rob Slaughter, CEO, Culture Executiv…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Rob Slaughter, CEO and Culture Executive Officer of Defense Unicorns. Rob sat down with us to discuss his expansive career in software develo...

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May 11, 2023

Continuing Education with the Aid of AI with Eric Jimenez, Naval Post…

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we sat down with Eric Jimenez of the Naval Postgraduate School. Eric’s time with the NPS has exposed him to the many uses and implementations of AI, and what mea...

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May 9, 2023

Spearheading the Next Era in Computing with Arun Majumdar, CEO and Co…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, as we are joined by Arun Majumdar, CEO and Co-Founder of Permion.AI. Arun’s background in early software writing and coding served as a fascinating c...

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May 4, 2023

Exploring Environment Data Through Emerging Technology with Dr. James…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Dr. Jamese Sims, Strategic Advisor for Federal Partnerships and Deputy Director of the Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State Universit...

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May 2, 2023

Finding the Tools to Overcome Obstacles with Vince Pecoraro, Lead Pro…

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Vince Pecoraro, Lead Program Manager of DAF Digital Transformation Office. Vince’s journey as an innovator was inspired by navigating roadblocks...

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April 27, 2023

Approaching AI From Any Starting Point with Maj Kelley Jhong, Warfigh…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Maj. Kelley Jhong, Warfighter in Residence of the Defense Innovation Unit in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate Sch...

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April 25, 2023

Ensuring the Best End Result with Jock Padgett, Chief Technology Offi…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today as we sit down with Chief Technology Officer of the XVIII Airborne Corps of the US Army, Jock Padgett. Jock’s expertise in accessing and analyzing use...

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April 20, 2023

Building the Skills to Work Alongside AI With Callie King, AI/ML Tech…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Callie King, AI/ML Technical Project Manager at SAIC. Callie shared her journey into technology from journalism, and how that transition reve...

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April 18, 2023

Racing Against Light Speed with Ashish Bansal, Engineering Lead, Goog…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Ashish Bansal, Engineering Lead at Google. Ashish took us through the process of microchip design and what kinds of processes they help to st...

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April 13, 2023

Using AI to Inspire Efficiency with Anil Chaudhry, Director, Technolo…

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Anil Chaudhry, Director of Technology and Ecosystem Security for the Office of the National Cyber Director. Anil’s dedication to leadership and ...

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April 11, 2023

The Incentive to Accelerate with Nicolas Chaillan, Former First U.S. …

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Nicolas Chaillan, the former first U.S. Air Force and Space Force Chief Software Officer. Nicolas sat down with us today to discuss his early...

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April 6, 2023

Preparing the Next Generation of Innovators with Pamela Isom, CEO & F…

Join us on another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, as we sit down with Pamela Isom, CEO & Founder of IsAdvice & Consulting, LLC. Pamela shared with us her accomplishments within the AI space both profe...

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April 4, 2023

Making Space for Experimentation with Dr. Bill Streilein, Chief Techn…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Dr. Bill Streilein, Chief Technology Officer of the CDAO. Dr. Streilein sat down with us to discuss some of the most exciting topics in the w...

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March 30, 2023

Understanding AI’s Capabilities with Dr. Robert Sadowski, Chief Robot…

Today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today features Chief Roboticist of the U.S. Army, Dr. Bob Sadowski. Dr. Sadowski shares his journey into robotics and how it sparked an interest in working with AI and ...

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March 28, 2023

Every Component is Essential with Donny Davis, Chief Technologist for…

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Donny Davis, Chief Technologist for Open Source Software at ID Technologies. Donny shared how his exposure to complex systems during his time in...

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March 23, 2023

Getting the Right Folks for the Job with COL Kristin Saling, Director…

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, COL Kristin Saling sat down with us to discuss her work as the director of CG’s Innovation Cell at Army HRC, a role that requires data analysis and addressing...

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March 21, 2023

Getting Back to the Basics with Rob Johnston, Chief Scientist, Johnst…

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today to hear a conversation with Rob Johnston, Chief Scientist of Johnston Analytics. Rob sits down with us to discuss how his position as the former CIA L...

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March 16, 2023

Using Imagination as a Foundation with Amelie Koran, Director of Exte…

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Amelie Koran, Director of External Technology Relations at Electronic Arts. She shared with us the highlights of her impressive career ranging f...

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