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FORUM Power Podcast features candid conversations with the leaders shaping government contracting, federal technology, and the GovCon marketplace. Hosted by Mary Ann Brown, the show brings together executives, government officials, and innovators influencing federal spending and mission outcomes.
Episodes cover federal procurement trends, digital modernization, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and leadership strategy, offering practical insight into what’s changing and where opportunity is emerging.
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Host: Mary Ann Brown, President of FORUM
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Modernizing Defense IT: Innovation, Security & Real-World Impact with Domenique Malone
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What does it take to modernize IT for the people inventing the future of national defense?
In this episode of the Forum Power Podcast, we sit down with Domenique Malone, Information Technology Manager at the Department of Defense’s Office of the Under Secretary for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), to explore how secure, user-focused IT enables innovation at the highest levels.
Domenique operates at the intersection of digital transformation, AI integration, prototyping, and testing, supporting scientists, engineers, and program managers working on some of the most advanced—and sensitive—defense technologies in the world.
We unpack what successful digital transformation actually looks like inside defense research and engineering, how to balance rapid innovation with national security, and why user experience, collaboration tools, and digital hygiene are mission-critical—not optional.
You’ll also hear Domenique’s perspective on:
• The biggest barriers to IT modernization inside the DoD
• What government gets right that most people underestimate
• How resilient networks support mission assurance in contested environments
• Why solution-oriented leadership matters more than ever
• How defense innovation translates into benefits for everyday public life
We close with a rapid-fire round on the future of defense IT, career advice, and what IT professionals should know before entering government service.
If you care about technology, leadership, cybersecurity, AI, or how government innovation actually works, this is a must-listen.
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