Discover how top leaders from TSA, Google, SAIC, FEMA, and CBP master the art of balancing the unpredictable nature of IT acquisitions and operational leadership. This episode promises to guide you through the intricate roles of deputies who expertly juggle immediate tactical needs with long-term strategic objectives. Learn firsthand the importance of teamwork and strategic planning as these leaders reveal their innovative solutions for managing daily operations and security, all while keeping their organization's mission at the forefront.

Featuring:

• Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software Applications and Services, Office of Information and Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
• Kristin Ruiz, Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy CIO, Office of Information Technology, Transportation Security Administration 
• Kevin Cox, Deputy CIO, Federal Emergency Management Agency 
  
• Jay Meil, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, Chief Data Scientist, SAIC 
  
• Tony Orlando, Director of Customer Mission Specialty Sales, Google Public Sector

This discussion took place at the HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium on September 26th, 2024. 

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