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Proactive - Interviews for investorsNextech3D.ai adds new enterprise clients to AI events OS platformNextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the addition of multiple new enterprise clients across its Tier 1 and Tier 2 investment categories, further expanding adoption of the company’s AI Events Operating System (EOS) within the global enterprise events technology market.
Nextech3D.ai’s enterprise ecosystem—uniting Krafty Lab, Eventdex, and Map D—forms a unified AI-powered operating system designed to streamline enterprise engagement and event execution. The platform integrates mission-critical tools into a single environment aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and measurable event ROI.
Gappelberg highlighted the addition of a new Tier 1 Starter enterpri...
2026-02-2604 min
FORUM POWERDriving Federal Health IT at Scale: Leadership, Innovation, and Trust with Sumesh Sundareswaran, VP, GDITWhat does it take to lead federal health IT modernization at scale—and deliver real results inside complex government systems?In this episode of FORUM Power, we’re joined by Sumesh Sundareswaran, Vice President at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), where he leads over 1,000 professionals supporting the critical missions of HHS and the Social Security Administration.With more than 20 years in federal health IT, Sumesh shares how leadership, trust, and innovation come together to move government technology forward—securely, respon...
2026-02-1915 min
Rookies to RockstarsBen Buckley Built His Career by Stepping Into Uncertainty—and Staying ThereThe first lie you believe early in your career is that everyone else knows what they’re doing.Ben Buckley didn’t. Trained as a biochemist, he walked away from medicine, pushed into technology without the “right” background and took risks that made sense only if you cared more about learning than comfort.What he figured out early is what most people learn late: uncertainty comes with the work, not incompetence.In the latest episode of "Rookies to Rockstars," Amanda Ziadeh talks with the GDIT vice president and general manager about building a career b...
2025-12-1521 min
Lead From the HeartAmy Gilliland: A CEO Who Puts Employee Well-Being at the Center of SuccessFor the second half of this podcast season, we’ve been focused on employee well-being—why it matters, how to foster it, and what happens when leaders fail to take it seriously. Our new guest, Amy Gilliland, shows what it looks like when a CEO makes well-being a true priority, not a mere slogan.
Amy is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a $9 billion global technology enterprise with 28,000 employees. Under her leadership, GDIT has achieved four straight years of revenue growth, a 27% increase in operating earnings, and a record $15.4 billion in contract awards in 2024. What makes her...
2025-09-1930 min
The Daily Scoop PodcastThe State Department’s innovation-driven approach to security at the edgeWhen you talk about operations at the edge, the State Department is up there among federal agencies with largest forward-deployed mission sets. With more than 270 posts that diplomats work out of in foreign territories, the State Department has a massive footprint at the edge. And according to Gharun Lacy, State’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber & Technology Security, each of those posts comes with its own unique challenges in securing their digital operations. Earlier this month, I hosted Lacy for a fireside chat at the GDIT Emerge: Edge Forward event, during which we discussed how State is innovating at the ed...
2025-07-0135 min
Psychopath In Your Life with Dianne EmersonPalantir is huge in the news: Building a surveillance STATE - Putting our Data in the hands of Cops - Tracking migrants for ICE - Government Contracts and Hospitals. A FANTASY or the TRUTH?We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter.— Denis Diderot Do you have a psychopath in your life? The best way to find out is read my book. BOOK *FREE* Download – Psychopath In Your Life4 Support is Appreciated: Support the Show – Psychopath In Your Life Yesterday's show about the Army memo. They did a lot of human tests, the photos and information is here: The U.S. Army explored using radioactive poisons to assassinate important individuals such a...
2025-06-151h 06
Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My HomeEpisode 138 Jay Johnson - "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home"
This week we talk with one of our community's largest and most important employers about how to keep more of our young people in town. You can find my full discussion with Jay Johnson of General Dynamics Information Technology here.
Here are the questions I asked:
0:38 1. Jay, you are the Staff Vice President, Technology Shared Services, for General Dynamics Information Technology (or GDIT as many know it). GDIT is one of the largest and most important employers and companies that we have in our community.
Tell me about GDIT and some of the wor...
2025-04-0324 minShreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My HomeEpisode 138 Jay Johnson - "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home"
This week we talk with one of our community's largest and most important employers about how to keep more of our young people in town. You can find my full discussion with Jay Johnson of General Dynamics Information Technology here.
Here are the questions I asked:
0:38 1. Jay, you are the Staff Vice President, Technology Shared Services, for General Dynamics Information Technology (or GDIT as many know it). GDIT is one of the largest and most important employers and companies that we have in our community.
Tell me about GDIT and some of the wor...
2025-04-0324 min
Green Stock NewsGreen Stock News for February 11, 2025: IonQ, Hesai Technology, XCharge, SolarBankWelcome to the Green Stock News brief for Tuesday February 11th. Here are today’s top headlines:IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) and General Dynamics Information Technology have announced a partnership tobring quantum computing solutions to government and defense sectors. The collaboration combines GDIT’s expertise in government missions with IonQ’s quantum technology to co-develop applications for quantum AI, resource optimization, and anomaly detection. This partnership aims to deliver transformative capabilities to federal and state governments, addressing critical challenges with innovative solutions.Hesai Technology (NASDAQ:HSAI) has announced anexpanded partnership with BYD to supply lidar for over 1...
2025-02-1102 min
HSDF THE PODCASTIndustry Real Time Response to CBP Mission NeedsIndustry leaders provided real-time responses to address CBP mission needs by leveraging cutting-edge technology and agile solutions to address emerging challenges in border security, trade facilitation, and public safety. By fostering collaboration and rapid innovation, industry partners can help CBP enhance operational efficiency and adapt to evolving threats and mission-critical requirements. Garth White, Director, Intelligence and Homeland Security, OraclePaul Wilkinson, Senior Vice President, Digital Modernization Practice Area Leader, LeidosTom Ragland, Business Development & Integration, Dell TechnologiesBogdan Frusina, Founder, Dejero Dan Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Homeland Security, GDITRyan Scudder, Former EAC for Enterprise Services, CBP (moderator) This dis...
2025-01-0723 min
Govcon GiantsWant to Get Acquired? This Insider's Secrets Built a $30M Empire!In this episode, we have Lynwood Owens, Jr. who talks about his experience with acquisition in the IT industry. He shares how he found the Service Disabled Veteran-owned company that he worked for and helped grow, and how the company was later acquired by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) due to its CMMI Level 3 certification, which helped GDIT obtain more government contracts. He also talks about how he previously worked for an 8(a) company that was acquired by General Dynamics, which later became GDIT. if you want to learn more about Lynwood's experience and wisdom, listen to...
2024-12-1507 min
The WatchersMatt Hayden on CISA, elections, and the national cybersecurity challengeMatt Hayden is the Vice President of Cyber and Emerging Threats at General Dynamics Information Technology, or GDIT. In his role within GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security division, Matt isn’t just guiding strategy; he’s building bridges—fostering trusted relationships between industry and government. During his tenure at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he played a significant role in shaping election security policy and initiatives aimed at protecting U.S. election infrastructure. This episode delves into Hayden’s journey with DHS, an in-depth look at election security, and CISA’s impact on tackling nati...
2024-11-221h 26
Dark Reading ConfidentialQuantum Has Landed, So Now What?Episode 4: The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) release of its new post-quantum cryptography standards last summer was the quiet start of a new chapter in cybersecurity. Now no longer something that can be filed away for future reference, post-quantum encryption has officially landed on the desks of cybersecurity leaders worldwide.
We wanted to explore what comes next, so we recruited some world-class experts to help get answers. This episode of Dark Reading Confidential digs the world of quantum computing from a cybersecurity practitioner's point of view -- with guests Matthew McFadden, vice president, C...
2024-11-0530 minDark Reading ConfidentialQuantum Has Landed, So Now What?Episode 4: The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) release of its new post-quantum cryptography standards last summer was the quiet start of a new chapter in cybersecurity. Now no longer something that can be filed away for future reference, post-quantum encryption has officially landed on the desks of cybersecurity leaders worldwide.
We wanted to explore what comes next, so we recruited some world-class experts to help get answers. This episode of Dark Reading Confidential digs the world of quantum computing from a cybersecurity practitioner's point of view -- with guests Matthew McFadden, vice president, C...
2024-11-0530 min
Future Ready Leadership With Jacob MorganThe Secret to Building Future-Ready Leaders in the Digital Age with General Dynamics Information Technology, CEO Amy GillilandHow do you keep your team engaged, motivated, and prepared for the future while managing day-to-day demands? In this episode, Amy Gilliland, President of General Dynamics Information Technology, shares practical strategies for building strong, future-ready teams in today’s fast-paced environment. She talks about why on-the-job training is crucial for leadership development, how regular career conversations help boost engagement and retention, and why creating a company with a soul is essential to sustaining long-term success. Amy also dives into how GDIT balances tradition while pushing for innovation, ensuring that leaders are prepared to meet both immediate and future challenges, al...
2024-11-041h 00The Future Of Work With Jacob MorganThe Secret to Building Future-Ready Leaders in the Digital Age with General Dynamics Information Technology, CEO Amy GillilandHow do you keep your team engaged, motivated, and prepared for the future while managing day-to-day demands? In this episode, Amy Gilliland, President of General Dynamics Information Technology, shares practical strategies for building strong, future-ready teams in today’s fast-paced environment. She talks about why on-the-job training is crucial for leadership development, how regular career conversations help boost engagement and retention, and why creating a company with a soul is essential to sustaining long-term success. Amy also dives into how GDIT balances tradition while pushing for innovation, ensuring that leaders are prepared to meet both immediate and future challenges, al...
2024-11-041h 00
Human Capital LeadershipHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.
Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2224 min
Transform & Lead: Daily Insights for Workplace SuccessHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Daily Leadership DialogueHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2230 min
Leadership Elevate: Daily Wisdom for People ManagersHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
People Operations ConversationsHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2230 min
The Daily Leadership AdvantageHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Management Mastery: The Human Side of BusinessHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Learning about LeadershipHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
The Daily Leadership Conversations PodcastHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Conversations on Organizational ExcellenceHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
The HR Alchemy PodcastHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2228 min
The Daily HR Conversations PodcastHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy GillilandIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2228 min
People Alchemy: The Leadership MasterclassHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Daily Leadership Conversations PodcastHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2227 min
Leadership Elevation: Mastering the Human ElementHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Leading Through ConnectionHow Companies Can be the Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, with Amy Gilliland
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Gilliland about how companies can be the solution to the loneliness epidemic.Amy Gilliland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gilliland-gdit/) is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. GDIT is a $8.5B global technology enterprise with operations in 30 countries worldwide and 30,000 technologists and services professionals delivering critical mission capabilities across defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. Gilliland has more than 25 years of public sector experience including service in the U.S. Navy and nearly two decades in leadership positions at...
2024-10-2231 min
Accelerating Government with ACT-IACAccelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 45: Tech Leadership & 2024 Innovation Awards Part 3On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with an outstanding federal tech market leader and also interviews another of our 2024 ACT-IAC Innovation Champion award winners. Guests:Jylinda Johnson, Sector Vice President & General Manager, Government Operations, Commerce and Global Citizen Services at GDIT, Vice Chair at Large on the Industry Advisory Council and Industry Chair of ACT-IAC’s 2024 Imagine Nation ELC conference https://www.linkedin.com/in/jylinda-johnson/Becky Crane, Senior Program Director, Dev Technology Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-crane-7a4693a6/ Additional Resources:To learn more a...
2024-09-1042 min
Conspirituality212: US Military Tells RFK Jr-Style LiesOn June 14, Reuters published an article about the US Military’s clandestine program to discredit China’s Sinovac vaccine during the early days of Covid-19. Turns out the Pentagon hired an outside agency to purposefully spread FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) about the Chinese inoculation program by flooding social media with anti-vax propaganda. It was a smack in the face for anyone—including us—who’s been calling for sound public health measures over the last four years. And it very likely killed people in Southeast Asia.This week, we look at the harrowing reporting that revealed a shameful...
2024-06-271h 12
DarkHorse PodcastIt’s not Complicated: The 230th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather HeyingIn this 230th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss air quality in Los Angeles, and how California led the way in making catalytic converters standard in cars across the United States. Now, that regulatory apparatus is being used for less honorable ends, as legislators consider mandating the inclusion of folic acid in all tortilla products. We discuss pre- vs post-industrial diet, what mother’s milk is for, whether adul...
2024-06-191h 45
Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovConDoing Business With GDIT: Tips for Small BusinessesIn this episode, Teresa catches up with Robyn Card. Robyn is Director of Small Business Relationships at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). During their conversation, they touch on GDIT’s Small Business Office recommended approaches and how they apply to other primes. They also discuss what should be include in an initial value proposition and the importance of honesty and transparency regarding capabilities and resources.
Connect with Robyn Card on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/robyn-card
2024-06-0729 min
Project GeospatialGEOINT 2024 - GDIT | Deb Davis
Deb Davis, Vice President and General Manager for GDIT’s Mission Solutions sector, discusses her career journey and the growth of the GEOINT community. She highlights the importance of talent pool development and information sharing across partners. Davis also mentions the game-changing technologies of AI and the need to attract new talent to the industry.
🌍 The GEOINT community has grown significantly over the years, fostering partnerships between academia, industry, and government.
🚀 AI technology is seen as a game-changer in the industry.
🔄 Information sharing across partners is crucial and has seen a shift in emphasis in recent years.
🎓 Developing the talent pool is...
2024-06-0110 min
16:1 - Education, Teaching, & LearningThe Science of Reading: Controversy or Consensus?Education News HeadlinesSenate Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden, have sent a letter to the CEO of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) condemning the FAFSA rollout the writers describe as a "near-total failure" that has created a "crisis of credibility" for the Education Department. The FAFSA rollout has been plagued by technical difficulties, delays, and last-minute adjustments, leading to a 40% drop in FAFSA completion among high school seniors compared to the previous year.On April 12th, the Biden administration announced an additional $7.4 billion in student debt cancellation for 277,000 more Americans enrolled in the SAVE plan, other...
2024-04-251h 00
Lessons Learned for VetsSeason 4 Episode 153: Exploring SkillBridge with Dave Schantz - Part 1Send us a textWe are excited to welcome Dave Schantz to the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. After retiring from the US Navy in 2019, Dave built a SkillBridge opportunity at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Once he learned how to navigate the SkillBridge approval process for GDIT, he took over the program to attract more transitioning service members to the organization. As the administrator for the DoD SkillBridge Community of Practice LinkedIn group for several years, he shares his knowledge of the program for service members, transition counselors and approved companies. Dave has been consulting with...
2024-03-0630 min
CEOs You Should Know: Washington DCJermon Bafaty, CEO & Founder, Platinum TechnologiesJermon BafatyJermon Bafaty is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Technologies (PT78), a Digital and IT Professional Services firm which implements integrated mission solutions for National Security, Defense and Public Sector organizations. The company was founded to unleash the value of siloed, purpose-built data, modernize legacy systems and improve information delivery for citizens, end users and our nation’s warfighters.Prior to founding PT78, Jermon served in one of America’s premier programs for leadership and public service as a White House Fellow and senior adviser at the Department of Energy (DOE). His portfolio incl...
2024-02-0523 min
The Compassionate Leaders Circle PodcastAddressing Mental Health in the WorkplaceThis episode features an important discussion about mental health in the workplace.
Amy Gilliland started a program called “How are you, really?” to address the mental health issues of the employees at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Gilliland works tirelessly to ensure leadership learns to become comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. She also works to provide employees with resource groups and benefits to support them in their potential struggles.
Emily Rosado-Solomon, an Assistant Professor at Babson College, conducts research on mental health and examines the best practices surrounding employers supporting employees’ mental health. Rosado-Solomon claims changing the workpl...
2023-10-3051 min
Tech'ed UpTech’ed Up Turns 2!Niki looks back at the last two years of Tech’ed Up and shares some of her favorite moments from the podcast. This episode highlights engaging clips from episodes featuring Bloomberg reporter Ashlee Vance, US presidential candidate and former Congressman Will Hurd, Washingtonian Tech Titan 2023 Amy Gilliland of GDIT, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, and many more. Listen in as Niki and guests explore all things tech: covering emerging technology from AI to crypto, speculating about government regulation, and geeking out about the future of tech in general. Learn more...
2023-09-2121 min
Keeping IT BriefDigging into the Future of Public Health with GDITToday we speak with CDC project manager from GDIT Christi Hildebrant on the challenges of taking public health to the future and what she sees as the best paths forward.Christi Hildebrandt, CDC Project Manager, GDIT In her 25 years within the IT consulting, Christi has served in a diverse set of roles across a range of industries. For more than 15 years, Christi worked within public health implementing IT projects and providing technical assistance for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) public h...
2023-07-2014 min
Outspoken with Shana CosgroveCan You Hear Me Now: Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).Send us a textPlanning, Resilience, and Honesty.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Garrett talks about his transition to the private sector after 35 years with the U.S. Army, serving in the Middle East and ultimately as Deputy Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). He recalls learning perseverance after a difficult early-life experience—getting kicked out of Navy ROTC in his freshman year for poor grades—and then...
2023-07-1155 minKeeping IT BriefTaking a Look at Low Code / No Code Adoption in the Federal Government with Sumesh SundareswaranLow code and no code development is growing in the Federal government, today we speak with Sumesh Sundareswaran the Vice President for the Health and Human Services (HHS) Business Area at GDIT on his thoughts for the future of the technology. Sumesh Sundareswaran is Vice President for the Health and Human Services (HHS) Business Area at GDIT. In this role, he supports the critical mission of HHS and the Social Security Administration (SSA). He provides strategic thought leadership, employee engagement, execution, change management, business development, customer and technical oversight of the HHS portfolio. Sumesh is the recipient of t...
2023-05-1814 min
County ConversationsABCs of CybersecurityThis episode features a round-table discussion from our recent ABCs of Cybersecurity webinar that provides elected local leaders an understanding of what to prioritize and where to focus limited resources to protect residents and government systems against cyber threats. NYSAC’s Deputy Director Mark LaVigne is joined by Justin DePalmo, Vice President, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and Dr. John Sahlin, Director of Cyber Solutions for GDIT Defense Division.
2023-05-0944 min
The AntedoteSirhan Stabbed, RFK Shot, and the Generalized Dynamics of Epstein/Wexner Greasing the Skids for WarWe originally recorded and uploaded this in September 2019. Reposting in the aftermath of RFK Jr announcing his Presidential campaign.
Topics discussed:-The Recent Prison Stabbing of Sirhan Sirhan-Robert Kennedy Stayed at a House the Night Before he was Shot that is Now Owned by Arnon Milchan-General Dynamics Wins a $7.6 Billion Pentagon Contract-Jeffrey Epstein's Attendance at a September 2002 Meeting at a UK Property owned by Leslie Wexner which hosted US Senators during the lead up to the Iraq War.-Wexner's Iraq War PR Project, Conducted by Arthur Finkelstein Protege Frank...
2023-04-2858 min
Welcome To Fatherhood Interviews"Train up a child" Episode 97 with Bernard Height
In this episode of Welcome To Fatherhood Interviews, Sir Royce Briales and Dr. Raheem Young talk to Bernard Height - Husband, Father, Saxxofinist, and Capture Director at General Dynamics about how his faith shaped him as a dad. We also speak on what it means to have 2 daddy’s little girls and much more!
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2023-04-191h 03
The Daily WindupAcquisition Strategies in the IT Industry: Insights from a Former Director of GDIT In this episode, we have Lynwood Owens, Jr. who talks about his experience with acquisition in the IT industry. He shares how he found the Service Disabled Veteran-owned company that he worked for and helped grow, and how the company was later acquired by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) due to its CMMI Level 3 certification, which helped GDIT obtain more government contracts. He also talks about how he previously worked for an 8(a) company that was acquired by General Dynamics, which later became GDIT. if you want to learn more about Lynwood's experience and wisdom, listen to...
2023-04-0506 min
The FourBlock PodcastActionable Advice for Transitioning Into the IT & Cyber IndustryThis week on the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome U.S. Army Veteran and Senior Program Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)* Gregory (Greg) Doubek. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, Greg shares why he was called to serve and decided to join the Army, his personal military transition story, and some of the advice he received and lessons learned along the way. Greg also raises an important point for those in transition about taking the uniform all the way off and provides guidance on how veterans can adjust to their changing role in the civilian...
2023-03-1330 min
Leaders and Legends in GovernmentGDIT president explains how empathetic and compassionate leadership affects workplace cultureAmy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), joins Aileen Black on Leaders and Legends to talk about how to lead with empathy and compassion while still driving results for your company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-03-0843 min
The Cabling PodcastGeneral Dynamics IT (GDIT) forms government 5G, edge technology coalitionThe Cabling Podcast recently sat down with Rob Smallwood, vice president of digital modernization, and Shuaib Porjosh, director for advanced wireless, for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), to learn more about GDIT's recently announced formation of a coalition with leading U.S. technology and telecommunications conglomerates.
Including the likes of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Dell Technologies, Splunk and T-Mobile, the GDIT coalition's mandate is to accelerate the adoption of 5G advanced wireless and edge technologies across government agencies.
During the interview, Smallwood and Porjosh describe GDIT's...
2022-12-1625 minOutspoken with Shana CosgroveFrom the Rafters: Frankie Velez, President of Praxis Engineering.Send us a textPresence, Ambition, and Balance.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Frankie Velez, President of Praxis Engineering, a General Dynamics Information Technology (GD-IT) company working to support U.S. military and intelligence agencies in solving complex problems. Frankie tells Shana about growing up between Puerto Rico, Connecticut, and Florida, then choosing to join the Navy which led to his start in intelligence. Frankie talks about the path he took to reach his current leadership position at Praxis and discusses with...
2022-11-2949 min
Carolina Weather GroupInside NOAA's weather model supercomputer [Ep. 429]NOAA's new supercomputers, first announced in February 2020 with a contract award to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), provide a significant upgrade to computing capacity, storage space and interconnect speed of the nation’s Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System.
This episode features bonus material for our Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/inside-noaas-ep-73830012
“Accurate weather and climate predictions are critical to informing public safety, supporting local economies, and addressing the threat of climate change,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “Through strategic and sustained investments, the U.S. is reclaiming a global t...
2022-10-2725 min
Smart Women, Smart PowerMental Health and National SecurityHost Kathleen McInnis sat down with President of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Amy Gilliland for a conversation on the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. In addition, they discussed how creating a people-first environment influences innovation.Please note this episode contains subject matter relating to mental health and the topic of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
2022-10-1926 minSmart Women, Smart PowerMental Health and National SecurityHost Kathleen McInnis sat down with President of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Amy Gilliland for a conversation on the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. In addition, they discussed how creating a people-first environment influences innovation.Please note this episode contains subject matter relating to mental health and the topic of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
2022-10-1926 min
The DefenseScoop PodcastGetting tech into DOD faster; Transforming DISA into an agile organizationThe Air Force sees an opportunity to scale production of drones and software in “wars of attrition” and the Army will create a new offensive cyber and space program office.
The Department of Defense will roll out a new marketplace to buy technology, with the goal of getting that technology into the department faster. MG Garrett Yee (USA-ret.), vice president and general manager of Army sector at GDIT and former assistant to the director at DISA and chief information security officer for Army CIO/G-6, discusses what those technologies are and how DOD can continue leveraging them.
DISA says it’s maki...
2022-09-0530 min
Govcon GiantsLynwood Owens, Jr. - How to build a global IT to be acquiredIn this week's episode, we have Mr. Lynwood Owens, Jr. the sole executive President/CEO of LBO Technology, LLC. LBO Technology is an emerging SBA Certified HUBZone and 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Small Business operating on 11 contracts, 9 as a prime contractor. LBO Technology supports US Navy, DISA, WHS, DIA, ODNI, HHS, EPA, and DOI as a prime contractor. Mr. Owens provides oversight and direction to the Business Development on a variety of growth activities to include proposal development, capture management, client relations and operations, identify opportunities, develop a capture strategy, and provide tactical business solutions. He serves as...
2022-08-171h 01
The Jumping Point Podcast#99 Amy Gilliland, President, GDIT ( General Dynamics Information Technology )Today’s episode is with Amy Gilliland, The President of GDIT. Her message is simple …we can do Great things and we are all more resilient than we may even know.Join the Whole Human Newsletter! SIGN UP HERE TODAY! - Dream BIG. Live WELL.The Whole Human Method is a guide for expanding our Minds and Careers. Get insights and tangible excercises that Improve our Careers, Relationships, Performance, Productivity, Emotional Health and Mental Fitness.She was raised by a single mother who was in civilian service to the US Army along with her Gre...
2022-06-0930 min
The Buzz with ACT-IACICYMI: Innovate or Perish - A CIA Perspective on Digital TransformationIn case you missed it, The Buzz presents a keynote session from ACT-IAC's most recent Digital Transformation Summit.Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director of Innovation at the CIA, discusses the digital threat landscape and how digital innovation is enabling CIA’s success against America’s most daunting national security challenges.This recording also includes a Q&A moderated by Sam Cottrell, Vice President and General Manager at GDIT. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www...
2022-03-1630 min
Leaders of B2B Podcast - Interviews on Business Leadership, B2B Sales, B2B Marketing and Revenue GrowthLeadership in Marketing at Large Organizations with Oliver Nutt of General Dynamics Information TechnologyOliver Nutt, Vice President, Marketing and External Communications at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), shares insights about the importance of branding, leading large organizations, and navigating change.Most of our guests here on Leaders of B2B are usually startup founders overseeing smaller teams. So hearing from a leader of a large organization is extremely insightful.Nutt talks about the importance of branding in enterprise organizations. This marketing responsibility is critical, serving both internal and external purposes. In the case of GDIT, it was essential, following a merger. It was a means of projecting unity...
2022-01-2739 min
WT 360: The market from all anglesWhy listening, mentorship and trust drive GDIT's successAmy Gilliland runs a multibillion-dollar enterprise as president of General Dynamics IT and believes listening, mentorship and trust are all critical elements for GDIT's success.For this second in a two-part episode, Gilliland shares more with Editor Nick Wakeman on her approach expands on how the people part of the business is as important as any technology or service that a government contractor can provide to its customers.Gilliland talks about how she makes connections throughout her business and how what seem like small decisions add up to major impacts. She believes both professional and...
2021-12-1515 min
WT 360: The market from all anglesAmy Gilliland on how people will drive GDIT's futureAs president of General Dynamics IT, Amy Gilliland runs one of the federal market's largest technology services businesses. She also oversaw one of the biggest integration efforts when GD doubled its portfolio through the acquisition of CSRA in 2018.In this interview with Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman, she overviews the mechanisms put in place to combine the two businesses and how they laid the foundation for how the company responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief among those is a focus on people. They were important for the integration post-merger, but will be even more crucial f...
2021-12-0830 minThe Jumping Point Podcast#47 Kristie Grinnell, Global CIO General Dynamics Information TechnologyKristie Grinnell the Global CIO and Chief Supply Chain Officer of GDIT.Kristie started her career on the assembly floor as Manufacturing Engineer at General Motors and through a series of saying Yes to opportunities she is now the CIO of GDIT which is roughly an 8 Billion dollar company.She is an outstanding example of Mentorship and Leadership and shares her personal routines and exepreinces that have lead her to success. Conncet on LinkedInFollow On InstagramEMAIL the Show
2021-10-2653 min
Feminine Truth Podcast with Mary Miranda14: Healing and Empowering WOC After Domestic Violence with Yo Soy Ella, Inc., and Feminine and Masculine Energies with Sarah TaylorEpisode 14: Healing and Empowering WOC After Domestic Violence with Yo Soy Ella, Inc., and Feminine and Masculine Energies with Sarah Taylor
Your journey and personal story.
Founding YO SOY ELLA Inc., a non-profit organization and what it stands for.
All about women’s empowerment.
Being a Woman of Color, owning it, and privilege within colorism.
Feminine Energy vs Masculine Energy and Polarity.
Healing after toxic and abusive relationships.
Books mentioned: “Women Who Love Too Much” Robin Norwood.
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As a first-generation American, Sarah decided to apply her wealth of public service experience to the realm of nonpro...
2021-09-281h 07
Cloud Security TodayKeeping Governments Secure in the CloudSend us a textCloud security is essential for any business but particularly for government agencies. On today’s episode, we speak with an expert in the field, Ravi Raghava, who is Chief Cloud Strategist at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Ravi speaks about his personal experience with dozens of cloud deployments for civil agencies and shares best practices.AcronymsATO = Authority to OperatePOAM = Plan of Action and MilestonesCDM = Continuous Diagnostics and MitigationOCM = Organizational Change ManagementTweetables:“Over the next few years, we will see a lot of t...
2021-07-1340 min
High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 36 - Olie BurtonCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Information Systems Director of the CIO Office for General Dynamics Information Technology, Olie Burton, for a conversation on mastering the transition.
With 20+ years of Informaton Technology industry experience, Burton is currently responsible for Field Service and IT Service Management operations. Burton served ten years in the United States Air Force as a Military Training Instructor and uses ths experience to lead more than 120 employees and oversee a $15 million operating budget.
Olie is an...
2021-06-2759 min
To The Point - CybersecurityInspiring the Next Cyber Wonder Warrior - LaLisha HurtFor this week's episode we catch up with LaLisha Hurt, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and recognized Cyber Wonder Warrior. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e135
2021-06-0144 min
Women in Technology PodcastA Dynamic Leader!We kickoff Women in Technology’s Leadership Awards Winners Month with a chat with a true leader, Kristie Grinnell. Kristie is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Supply Chain for General Dynamics Information Technology. She is an avid STEM advocate and was the winner for WIT’s Leadership Award in STEM Leadership, 2019 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Finalist, and is the executive sponsor of FORWARD (for Women’s Advancement, Recognition and Development) at GDIT. She shares her leadership motto, lessons she has learned and words of wisdom for women to reach their potential.
Take a list...
2021-05-0416 min
U2FP CureCastCureCast Episode 49: Melissa Miller and Jacqueline RocheJason and Matthew speak with Dr. Melissa Miller and Jacqueline Roche from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program’s SCIRP (Spinal Cord Injury Research Program).
SCIRP is a $40 million per year funding program for SCI that is of specific interest because they include people with SCI in the scientific review process. We talk about the program, its funding strategies and most importantly...how much they want to hear from you!
So check out the various links below and reach out to them:
- Unsolicited Feedback Form link: https://cdmrp.army.mil/about/CDMRP_Feedback_Form.pdf
- SCIRP webpage: https://cd...
2021-02-261h 19
WT 360: The market from all anglesGDIT's Yogesh Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the marketGeneral Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers.
Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers conducts his third interview with a senior defense executive about how the sector is going through a period of great disruption.
For Khanna, cloud and cyber are only the beginning. In fact, cloud doesn't really matter. It is what you deliver on the cloud. In other words, the mission and that is why cybersecurity is at the heart of what customers are...
2019-10-2128 min