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 We sit down with CBP leaders to unpack a practical transformation: a living data inventory and catalog, an enterprise search that returns cited answers instead of document piles, and “agent tech” that automates the last mile of work for officers, analysts, and engineers. The result is faster, more accurate decisions where it matters most.

 Featuring:

• Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, CBP 
• Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP 
• Dr. Barry West, former DHS Acting Deputy CIO (moderator)

 This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

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