Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Intersection of Technology and Equality with Dr. Mona Sloane, Soc…
Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today to hear a conversation with Dr. Mona Sloane, sociologist, assistant professor and researcher of Artificial intelligence and Society Research at New Yo...
Using AI to Assess Different Needs with James Freeman, Founder and Pr…
On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by James Freeman, Founder and President of the Emerging Technology Institute. James turned his passion for using AI and technology to solve prob...
Cutting-Edge Innovation Requires Taking Initiative with JL Hancock, A…
On this episode of AI Proficiency, Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by author and consultant JL Hancock. JL describes how his background in the Navy exposed him to cutting-edge resources, serving as the foundation ...
Working Better Together with Douglas Bennett, Co-CEO, AURA Technologi…
In this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Douglas Bennett, Co-CEO of AURA Technologies. Douglass sits down with us to share how he's been successful in running a company with his wife An...
Investing in Innovation with Nicolai Wadstrom, CEO, Founder, General …
Our guest on this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today is Nicolai Wadstrom, CEO, Founder, and General Partner of BootstrapLabs. His firm has been modernizing the way investors find and support technology-bas...
How AI is Broadening the Scope of Opportunity with Captain Brian Eric…
In today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Captain Brian Erickson, the Chief Data Officer for the US Coast Guard. Captain Erickson discusses how his background as an aeronautical engin...
The Patterns of Policy in Contracting with Ben McMartin, Senior Fello…
Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today to hear a conversation with Ben McMartin, Senior Fellow at the Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University. Ben shares his introduction...
The Science of Leadership with Eric Sanchez, the director of the Phys…
Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today as we sit down with our guest, Eric Sanchez, the director of the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University. He shares the lessons tha...
The Scale of AI’s Impact on the Modern World With Alexandr Wang, Foun…
On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI. Alexandr has been a leading force in the future of AI innovation and sat down with us to discuss wha...