Driving Gov't Change with Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions

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Mock IT

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Mock IT is your expert guide to the back-of-napkin ideas that impact people worldwide. Ever find yourself asking questions like "How did this person go from working at a restaurant to owning a Fortune 500 company?" or "How can I take my scribbles and turn them into the next AI/ML solution?" - If so, then this podcast is for you. Hosts Liz and Rachel dig for the stories of innovators in action, so you don't have to. Tune in bi-monthly whenever you listen to podcasts.

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Driving Gov't Change with Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions | Mock IT Podcast

Mock IT

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Driving Gov't Change with Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions | Mock IT Podcast

We sat down with Bonnie Evangelista, a trailblazer in government acquisitions and digital innovation. As the Acting Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions at the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, Bonnie shares insights into how she navigates the complex world of government acquisitions, leveraging emerging technologies to drive modernization. Bonnie walks us through her career journey, from her early days studying at Virginia Tech (#Hokies) to becoming one of the driving forces behind initiatives like the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace—a digital platform that connects the DoD with cutting-edge solutions from industry, academia, and individuals. She also reflects on her time as the host of Defensive Mavericks, the CDAO podcast, and how you never know what experiences will pop up in your career. But Bonnie isn't all government—we chat about her family's winery and what it's like to have a life in the vineyard. Enjoy! LINKS: + Bonnie: https://bit.ly/4dsnbf5 + MetroStar: https://bit.ly/3TNSTMQ + Tradewinds: https://bit.ly/3zHx7n5 The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of MetroStar. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only. The MetroStar name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of their owner, and their use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Hosting CDAO's Podcast 9:55 Talking about AI 12:48 Resistance to Tech 15:22 Recruitment in Acquisitions 17:39 Getting a Job in Government 23:00 Asking Questions as a Skill 26:29 Cost Analysis for the TSA 29:44 Mentorship 34:16 Your Sphere of Control 38:24 Tradewinds 46:37 Protests in Tradewinds 50:17 Contract Vehicles in Tradewinds 54:15 Owning a Winery