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GEOINT 2026 | Jessica Kalmanson, Ph D - Peraton


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Live from the GEOINT 2026 Symposium in Denver, Colorado, Project Geospatial’s Adam Simmons catches up with Dr. Jessica Kalmanson, a leading technical mind and senior executive at Peraton.As national security operations expand into high-consequence multi-domain environments, the software platforms safeguarding our data must be both agile and bulletproof. In this exclusive interview, Jessica discusses how Peraton is driving digital transformation across the Intelligence Community and DoD through robust system architecture, mission-critical cloud engineering, and resilient space systems.Watch the full video to learn how Peraton is implementing advanced data frameworks to handle massive geospatial collections, why security engineering must be baked into every tier of system modernization, and what strategic technological paths are guiding the future of national intelligence platforms.Key Highlights in this Video:00:00:32 – Introduction to Dr. Jessica Kalmanson and her technical portfolio at Peraton.00:01:25 – Engineering Mission Resilience: Designing defense systems capable of withstanding modern adversarial threats.00:02:40 – Enterprise Cloud Migration: Navigating the technical hurdles of moving massive geospatial datasets into secure cloud environments.00:03:55 – Space Systems Architecture: Scaling satellite data ingestion and processing pipelines.00:05:15 – Data Interoperability: Breaking down legacy structural silos to allow seamless cross-agency coordination.00:06:40 – Securing the Digital Pipeline: The vital role of advanced systems engineering in protecting critical national networks.00:08:10 – Tech Outlook: What emerging technologies are driving Peraton's long-term R&D investments.Learn More About Peraton's Space & Intelligence Solutions:🌐 Website: https://www.peraton.com/missions/spaceAbout Project Geospatial:We connect the geospatial ecosystem with deep dives into emerging technologies, live interviews from key global defense events, and educational podcasts. Subscribe for more expert coverage from GEOINT 2026!#GEOINT2026 #Peraton #JessicaKalmanson #SystemsEngineering #CloudNative #SpaceSystems #DefenseTech #DataInteroperability #ProjectGeospatial

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