Tech Transforms podcast: A look back at some of our favorite episodes from 2022

On the Tech Transforms podcast, sponsored by Dynatrace, we have talked to some of the most prominent influencers shaping critical government technology decisions.

In 2022, we released 33 episodes covering a multitude of topics — from privacy issues to zero trust initiatives to American innovation — that sit at the intersection of technology, government, and human needs.

The top influencers in government technology we interviewed in 2022 include the following:

• Chakib Chraibi, Chief Data Scientist and ODS Acting Associate Director at NTIS, US Department of Commerce.
• Greg Crabb, former Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Postal Service.
• Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director for Digital Innovation at Central Intelligence Agency.
• Rick Stewart, Chief Software Technologist at DLT Solutions.
• Andrey Zhuk, Federal Security Architect at CTG.

As Tech Transforms kicks off the new year, we encourage you to catch up on episodes you may have missed or revisit some of your favorites.

Episode 19 – Transformative Data with NTIS’s Chakib Chraibi

Transformative technologies such as AI and machine learning can help government agencies achieve goals, detect fraud, and create data-driven strategies. Chief Data Scientist and ODS Acting Associate Director at NTIS, US Department of Commerce Chakib Chraibi joins Tech Transforms to share his insights on helping U.S. federal agencies and citizens use data to enhance any mission.

Transformative Data with NTIS’s Chakib Chraibi

Episode 21 – Unbelievable Lessons with Greg Crabb, Former Chief Information Security Officer of the U.S. Postal Service

What does it take to secure 160 million Americans’ privacy? Greg Crabb, former Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Postal Service, sits down with Carolyn and Mark to discuss his experiences from his time as Projects Coordinator for International Fraud to his role in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.

Unbelievable Lessons with Greg Crabb, Former Chief Information Security Officer of the U.S. Postal Service

Episode 27 – Unparalleled Innovation with Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director for Digital Innovation at Central Intelligence Agency

Jennifer Ewbank joins Carolyn and Mark to discuss her team’s unparalleled work in integration and innovation. Jennifer shares the importance of partnerships in IT, data, and cybersecurity, and how the Directorate of Digital Innovations—the newest branch of the CIA—is transforming security.

Unparalleled Innovation with Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director for Digital Innovation at Central Intelligence Agency

Episode 40 – Security Metrics: Measure Twice, Cut Once with Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart, Chief Software Technologist at DLT Solutions, joins Tech Transforms to share his insights on open source, Platform One, and DORA initiatives. In this episode, Carolyn and Mark learn about the importance of focusing on the right metrics when managing security bottlenecks.

Security Metrics: Measure Twice, Cut Once with Rick Stewart

Episode 47 – Application Management for Federal Government

Andrey Zhuk, Federal Security Architect at CTG, joins Tech Transforms to unpack the topic every agency is talking about: cybersecurity mandates. The episode also covers Zhuk’s recent e-book, breaking down who is impacted by mandates, why mandates are important, and how agencies can successfully meet requirements.

Application Management for Federal Government