What does it really take to modernize federal technology at mission scale?

In this episode of FORUM Power, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Atul Mathur, Principal and CIO at Credence Management Solutions, to explore the realities of leading large-scale digital transformation for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)—one of the most mission-critical organizations in U.S. defense.

With over 20 years of experience across public and private sectors, Atul shares how he leads 150+ technologists, delivers cloud and AI solutions at scale, and earns trust as a strategic advisor to senior government leaders.

🎯 Key topics include:

• Federal cloud modernization and managed services
• AI in defense: what’s real vs. overhyped
• DevSecOps adoption and cultural barriers
• Building high-performing teams in government contracting
• Balancing innovation with security and reliability
• Lessons learned from enterprise architecture and system design
• Developing talent and becoming a trusted government advisor
  
  

Rapid Fire Round covers cloud vs. on-prem, underrated government tech, career advice, and the one federal IT challenge Atul would solve with a magic wand.

If you care about government modernization, federal IT leadership, cloud migration, AI in defense, or mission-driven technology, this episode delivers real-world insight—no buzzwords, just impact.

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FORUM POWER Podcast delivers insider conversations on GovCon and federal IT leadership, hosted by Mary Ann Brown, President of FORUM.
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