Chat GPT has made AI a household term, citizens can quickly gather useful data such as where the best places to travel through Italy are. But how are agencies using artificial intelligence technologies when it comes to larger and more serious topics, such as nuclear weapon distribution?
This week on Feds At the Edge, we have gathered leading experts from the FDA, National Cancer Institute and ICE who share their thoughts as agencies focus on data integrity, evolution of AI and the importance of training.
- Utilizing use cases, particularly when you are gathering data information such as gathering data from life-and-death cancer studies.
Allowing artificial intelligence to provide the basics so you can focus on higher-priority issues
Understanding the human value- combining skill expertise to maximize the impact of what AI has provided.
Importance of training. From new users to re-skilling the current workforce. Especially when it comes to shifting legacy systems to keep up with modern needs.
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Featured Speakers:
Jeff Shilling
Staff Scientist, CIO/Associate Director, Infrastructure & IT Ops.
As CIO, Jeff Shilling is responsible for the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of all NCI IT systems and their data. This includes maximizing value and assessing and managing the risk of information technology at NCI.
In all his work, Jeff seeks to foster a work environment that supports a highly trained and knowledgeable IT staff. NIC’s goal is to provide fast, efficient IT services and support to the staff within CBIIT and across NCI.
Chief Information Officer,
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ram Iyer
Chief Data Officer
As FDA’s Chief Data Officer, Ram C. Iyer spearheads the development and execution of the agency’s data modernization strategy, building robust central and federated functions that can be leveraged agency-wide for FDA’s mission-critical work. The scope of FDA’s data modernization strategy ranges from data identification to making effective decisions with the available data.
Ram is a recognized data and technology professional with experience in the Pharma, Consulting, and Telecom industries as well as in international government organizations. His expertise includes Data and Decision Sciences, Digital and Technology Architecture, as well as Talent Development with a focus on building collaborative partnerships and ecosystems.
In his leadership roles, Ram has jumpstarted several data and analytics practices, including enterprise class platforms for reproducible research, model management, and visual analytics. Additionally, Ram built a thriving network of data scientists, data analysts, visual storytellers, and agile specialists to tackle urgent and complex problems in the organization.
Chief Data Officer,
U.S. Food & Drug Admin. (FDA)
Kyle Tuberson
Chief Technology Officer
Kyle Tuberson is ICF’s chief technology officer. He has over 20 years of technology consulting experience in the areas of data visualization, geospatial analytics, data management, and data science. In his role, Kyle builds teams that use data to create innovative solutions to difficult business challenges. This includes helping clients evolve their cultures toward embracing digital adoption, better leverage data and scale enterprise technology for greater impact, enable faster development cycles, accelerate innovation through repeatable frameworks, and more.
Kyle’s team leads initiatives that focus on providing IT modernization services to the government and to industries such as healthcare and energy. These services include IT modernization, cloud computing, machine learning, internet of things (IoT), geospatial analytics, data visualization, and more. By applying data science and data visualization techniques to drive impact, they have helped ICF’s clients reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve access to healthcare in emerging markets, and prevent fraud with government programs.
Kyle was recognized by WashingtonExec as a Top Chief Technology Exec to Watch in 2023. He is also a 2018 Federal 100 award winner.
Kyle holds a master’s in technology management from George Mason University and a bachelor’s in management information systems from George Mason University. He was also awarded the CIO University Certificate in Federal Executive Competencies by the Federal CIO Council.
Chief Technology Officer,
ICF
Michael Kennedy
Moderator & Contributing Editor
Michael Kennedy retired in May 2017 from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). He had an extensive career in the Federal Government, with leadership responsibilities leading to numerous national level roles at the Senior Executive Service level since April 2006. He served in many positions within the ODNI beginning in its first year of operation and culminating in his final assignment as the Deputy Program Manager for Technology and Standards for the Program Manager – Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE), within the ODNI.
Mr. Kennedy has left an indelible mark of professional accomplishment and Leadership across a broad spectrum of complex issues, most notably in the development of innovative technology solutions and transformative outcomes for the Intelligence Community (IC) during 42 years of total government service in IT and other leadership roles:
- Deputy Program Manager for Technology & Standards, ODNI (Nov 2011 – May 2017)
- Director, INTELINK, ODNI (July 2008 – Nov 2011)
- Chief, Information and Technology, ODNI (April 2006 – July 2008)
- Chief, Networks & Operations – Plans, Policy, & Resource; National Air & Space Intelligence Center (April 2003 – April 2006)
- Chief, Intelligence Systems Division, U.S. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003)
- Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S. Central Command (March 1995 – Feb 2000)
- Head of Customer Support & Dep COTR, Supercomputer Center; Deputy Chief – Communications and Networks, Naval Oceanographic Office (Oct 1989 – Feb 1995)
- Retired U.S. Navy Captain with over 30 years combined active and reserve duty (1975 – 2009)
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider
