In this week's episode of Ameritocracy, host Troy Edgar spoke with Dr. John Zangardi, CEO of Redhorse. Dr. Zangardi is a U.S. Navy veteran and Washington DC technology leader who previously served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at both the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. He has also been a mentor to Troy, and they had previously co-authored an article on the federal government's use of the Technology Modernization Fund.

The discussion centers on their shared experiences serving at the Department of Homeland Security and evaluation of the differences in organizational structure and the ease of implementing technology at DHS compared to the DOD.

Dr. Zangardi and Troy also explored the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in government operations and maintenance. The conversation concludes with their thoughts on consolidating AI responsibilities within federal departments under the CIO to streamline implementation and avoid bureaucratic delays.

Article referenced in this episode: "Adopting Generative AI: Pathways for Defense" - Business Executives for National Security

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