Keeping IT Brief: The Power Perspective

Swathi Young is an international keynote speaker, blogger, community builder and Chief Technology Officer who recently co-authored the AI Playbook, a framework of implementing AI solutions for the Federal Government. She is the founder of DC Emerging Technologies, a community of 2000+ members who meet regularly to discuss the trends in disruptive technologies. Here Swathi discusses What the AI Playbook is; how stakeholders in Federal Government use it; the top trends in AI in Federal Health IT; and provides advice to stakeholders thinking about implementing an AI solution.

About Swathi Young

Swathi Young is an international keynote speaker, blogger, community-builder and Chief Technology Officer of Integrity Management Services Inc., a Healthcare services company, where she is leading innovative AI solutions for clients. In her 20+ years of technology experience, she has led over 100+ projects globally - Belgium, India and the United States across a number of Fortune 100 companies like GE and Oracle. Swathi is passionate about using cutting edge, artificial intelligence technologies to increase the performance of organizations. She believes that the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and humanities is important to focus on as we lay the foundation of AI applications for future generations. She is the Washington DC Ambassador for Women in AI, an international  non-profit organization whose goal is to increase diversity in the field of AI. She is also the founder of DC Emerging Technologies, a community of 2000+ members who meet regularly to discuss trends in disruptive technologies. She recently co-authored the AI Playbook - a framework of implementing AI solutions for the Federal Government.

Integrity Management Services, Inc.

Integrity Management Services, Inc. (IntegrityM) is a Certified Women Owned Small Business, CMMI Level 3 appraised, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and FISMA compliant organization. IntegrityM was created to support the program integrity efforts of Federal and state Government programs, as well as private sector organizations. IntegrityM provides experience and expertise to these government programs and private businesses supporting them. Results are achieved through analysis and support services such as, statistical and data analysis, compliance, audit, investigation, medical review, outreach and education, and software solutions.

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This podcast with former VA CIO LaVerne Council discusses what the Federal community needs to know about IT transformation and developing an effective IT strategy in the Federal Government with a view on the responsibility of the CIO to communicate, educate, and lead the organization through IT transformation; setting the tone and providing the air cover to enable transformation from the Sec/Dep Sec; and acquisition and procurement policies and practices to enable swift progress.

About LaVerne Council

As Chief Executive Officer of Emerald One, LLC, Dr. LaVerne H. Council leads executives and their organizations through transformation. Emerald One is the culmination of her 35+ years of experience in global operations, information technology, and transformational executive leadership. LaVerne’s work as a global executive with organizations like Johnson & Johnson; Dell, Inc.; the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Ernst & Young gives her a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges faced by both CxO executives and their employees. Among her numerous awards is the Meritorious Service Award, the highest honor awarded to any civilian Federal employee. 

Emerald One, LLC

Executive and senior leaders need the skills, practices, and know-how to prepare for an everchanging business and technology landscape. Emerald One’s Technology Strategy Development and Execution, Resource Value Maximization, and Strategic Digital Design services are powered by our Elements of Brilliance™ methodology and unlock your full potential and prepare you for a world of unrelenting change.

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 During our recent Disruptive Tech Summit, Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dominic Cussatt, shared an update on VA’s digital transformation strategy. Listen in to hear how VA is adapting and utilizing disruptive technologies as a force multiplier to scale and meet the needs of today’s Veterans through IT modernization, strategic sourcing, DevSecOps, and more! 

About Dominic Cussatt

Mr. Dominic Cussatt serves as Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Cussatt oversees the day-to-day activities of VA’s $4 billion IT budget and more than 16,000 Government and contract personnel to ensure that VA has the IT tools and services needed to support our Nation’s Veterans.

About VA OIT 

The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with their business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.

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This podcast with two members of the Digital Services Coalition: Rohan Bhobe, CEO of Nava, and Natalie Kurz, Director of UX at Flexion, shares experiences and recommendations for running a successful Federal digital services procurement that works for Government, users, and vendors alike.

About Natalie Kurz

Natalie Kurz has spent the last 20 years helping to elevate digital experiences from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Her unique skill set bridges the gap between strategy and execution, manager and designer, analytical and creative thinker. She's led a wide breadth of projects for a slew of industries, most notably working on applications, mobile experiences, and product development for the healthcare, tourism, government, financial, and nonprofit sectors (including work for Audi, Canon, State Farm, Miller-Coors, Purina, Express-Scripts, and Hunter Douglas). Most recently, she's been dedicated to civic tech, spending 3.5 years as an innovation fellow at the CFPB and leading projects for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, GSA, and the U.S. Tax Court as the Director of UX at Flexion Inc. 

About Flexion 

Flexion is an agile software development and staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience delivering excellence to its clients. They leverage lean, agile principles to build iterative, high-quality software solutions that are innovative, user-friendly, and flexible. Their culture is built on autonomy, trust, collaboration, and transparency—believing that successful delivery starts with hiring the right team and cultivating a strong people-first culture. By using an agile, human-centered design mindset, they transform digital technology to create powerful experiences for all.

About Rohan Bhobe

Rohan Bhobe is the CEO and co-founder of Nava Public Benefit Corporation, a digital services firm that is working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Nava emerged from the effort to rebuild HealthCare.gov after it's troubled launch, and exists to address some of the most complex digital service challenges in the public sector. Rohan has built teams that have launched major new legislation with modern user experiences, eliminated deep backlogs on programs constrained by legacy systems, and transformed agency operations to be significantly more adaptable and resilient in the face of change and unexpected shocks. He is an engineer by training and is passionate about improving public sector digital services, particularly for vulnerable populations.

About Nava 

Nava is a public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Nava emerged from the effort to rebuild HealthCare.gov after it's troubled launch, and exists to address some of the most complex challenges in the public sector. Their expert staff partner with government teams to think creatively and holistically about what we build: service experiences that are simple and accessible to users, programs that are effective at producing the intended outcomes for populations they serve, and agencies that are adaptable to a world of continuous change.

About the Digital Services Coalition 

Nava and Flexion are founding members of the Digital Services Coalition, a collection of 16 technology and design firms that aim to bring the innovation and agility that’s become the backbone of commercial digital services to the Government.

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During this podcast with Harry Greenspun, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Partner at Guidehouse he discusses upcoming Industry trends and what strategies businesses should look to embrace as Government moves forward with Healthcare missions, including digital health; the strong getting stronger; risk and vulnerability in the virtual world.

About Dr. Harry Greenspun

Harry Greenspun, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and a partner at Guidehouse, a global provider of consulting services. He works with Government and commercial clients to transform their business processes and models, as well as achieve clinical and research excellence. He was formerly Chief Medical Officer at Dell Inc. and led the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. 

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In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, Susan Sharer speaks to Raymond Holder, the executive strategist and health technology leader, currently serving as Principal, U.S. Federal Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Mr. Holder discusses how cloud technologies are helping Government agencies today.

“During the COVID-19 outbreak, one telehealth agency saw an increase of 800 percent in telehealth business,” according to Mr. Holder. The digital front door is key. Listen as he and Susan dig deep into the discussion.

About Raymond Holder 

Raymond Holder is an executive strategist and health technology leader, currently serving as Principal, U.S. Federal Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Prior to AWS, Ray was Vice President of Business Development at Perspecta, a $4.3B technology services company.  Earlier, Ray spent a decade in Europe, where his work with healthcare leaders and foreign nationals across Europe, Middle East and Africa led to three Military Healthcare Innovation awards. Ray is a Fellow of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council, a Professional of the Academy of Healthcare Management, and currently volunteers on the boards of government, technology, and Veterans support organizations in the Washington, DC area. Follow him on Twitter: @realRayHolder

About AWS

Government, education, and nonprofits face unique challenges to accomplish complex missions with limited resources. Public sector organizations turn to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud to serve citizens more effectively, accelerate scientific breakthroughs, reskill talent, attract the brightest minds, and put more time, effort, and resources into their missions.

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