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Transformative Al & Technology for Decisionmaking Part 2

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Chapters
0:01
Data Quality Problems Resurface
1:10
Culture, Silos, And Timeliness
2:29
Process Gaps Masquerading As Bad Data
3:42
Tools, Metrics, And Data Fabric
5:03
Mandating Data Products And Zero Trust
6:46
Force Design 2028 And Data As Asset
8:26
AI At Mission Bookends
10:13
Readiness And HR Data Wins
12:02
Lessons From Predictive Analytics
14:06
Use Case Inventory And Domains
16:04
Iteration, Change Management, Feedback
18:18
From Dashboards To Readiness Hubs
19:33
Data Literacy And Excitement
HSDF THE PODCAST
Transformative Al & Technology for Decisionmaking Part 2
Mar 31, 2026
Homeland Security & Defense Forum

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum 

In this episode we take you inside the shift from siloed spreadsheets to governed data products, and show how that foundation lets AI cut hours from planning and reporting without replacing human judgment. Along the way, we break down the hidden process gaps that look like “bad data,” the cultural resistance that slows sharing, and the simple moves—like quality trend monitoring and clear ownership—that unlock momentum.

 Featuring:

- CDR Jonathan White, Cloud and Data Branch Chief, U.S. Coast Guard 

- Carin Quiroga, Chief Data Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

- Courtney Whelan-Stillmun, Principal Architect, Google Public Sector (moderator)

 

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium



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