Nominations Open Now for AI/Big Data Executive of the Year
The deadline is quickly approaching to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards, and we want your help to find big data and artificial intelligence executives whose contributions drove positive change in the federal government. The Annual Pinnacle Awards will highlight successful executives and businesses saving money and spurring innovation for federal clients across the region.
2018 Pinnacle Awards: Intel’s Melvin Greer Takes Home Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year
Melvin Greer, the chief data scientist at Intel Corp., who’s helping chart the future of artificial intelligence in his role at the company, was awarded with an inaugural WashingtonExec Pinnacle Award for the AI Executive of the Year. Greer has drawn accolades for his work building Intel’s data science platform using AI and machine learning.
Top AI Execs to Watch: Melvin Greer, Intel Corp.
Melvin Greer is chief data scientist, Americas at Intel Corp., where he builds Intel’s data science platform through artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate transformation of data into a strategic asset. In his role, he supports the public sector as well as the major U.S. industries, i.e. financial services, energy, oil, gas, hospitality and retail. Greer
MacB Wins Multiple-Award BPA for FBI Intelligence Analysis
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement from the FBI. The Solutions for Intelligence Analysis Services BPA has a $300 million ceiling value across all awardees, and will provide intelligence work for the FBI to meet critical mission requirements in an increasingly dynamic environment. The BPA has a 1-year base with four option
Accenture Federal Services Hires George Batsakis to Lead Defense and Intelligence Practice
Accenture has announced that George Batsakis has joined Accenture Federal Services to head its defense and intelligence practice. In his new role, Batsakis will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative solutions for the Defense Department, the intelligence community, military health providers, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other U.S. federal clients. Batsakis brings more
President Trump Announces Nomination of Ellen McCarthy to be Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research
President Donald J. Trump has announced his intent to nominate Ellen McCarthy to the key position of assistant secretary of state for intelligence and research in his administration. McCarthy has been president of Noblis NSP since 2016. She has experience in the intelligence community including service as the chief operating officer of the National Geospatial
Intel’s Tiffany Sargent: The Next Evolution in Computing? It’s On the Edge
As chief internet of things architect for Intel Corp.’s Americas public sector division, Tiffany Sargent is passionate about coming up with strategies that drive market creation in the public sector. Those strategies include sharing reference architectures that advance IoT technology focused on connectivity, manageability, security and analytics. “My job is focused on advancing, creating and
Save the Date: Deep Learning: Promise and Pitfalls
Registration is open for a January event featuring Melvin Greer of Intel Corp. The Northern Virginia Technology Council is hosting “Deep Learning: Promise and Pitfalls” on Jan. 31 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, for a panel discussion featuring Greer, chief data officer at Intel; and John Kaufhold, CEO of Deep Learning Analytics. Ravi Pappu, chief
Intel’s Melvin Greer Named Chairman of the WashingtonExec Big Data Council
In its sixth year of discussions, the WashingtonExec Big Data Council is excited to welcome new leadership: Melvin Greer, who’s been named chair of the 30-member group. Greer is chief data scientist of the public sector Americas at Intel Corp. and has worked with WashingtonExec for several years. Projects have included the successful pilot program
BDPA Honors Intel’s Melvin Greer With Lifetime Achievement Award
BDPA, the largest African-American IT association in the U.S., will honor Intel Corp.’s Melvin Greer with a Lifetime Achievement Award during its July technology conference and career fair, citing Greer’s long-standing dedication to the IT industry. Greer, director of data science and analytics, is responsible for Intel’s data science platform through artificial intelligence, machine learning and cognitive
WashingtonExec Hosts Internet of Things Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Earlier this summer, WashingtonExec’s Internet of Things Council hosted a Lunch ‘n’ Learn at Intel Corp. in Fairfax, Virginia. The council was formed to facilitate meaningful exchanges in knowledge, experience and ideas in order to serve the federal government and commercial sectors. The speakers for this afternoon event were Tiffany Sargent, principal engineer and director
Intel’s Problem-Solving Approach to Providing Government Technology: A Conversation with Jason Kimrey
To a lot of people, Intel conjures up those little Intel stickers you see on laptops, Ultrabooks, two-in-ones, tablets and desktop computers. And that would be right as Intel provides the processor that makes the magic happen in most of those devices. However, the company has been working directly with the federal government for years to
WIT Panel Discusses the Business Benefits of a Corporate STEM Agenda
Women in Technology (WIT) and Girls-in-Technology (GIT) are joining forces to put together a stimulating discussion on how corporate leaders are maximizing their STEM/STEAM agenda. The distinguished panelists will discuss a variety of topics — from mentoring girls interested in science and technology to designing business strategies that promote a strong call to action to advance
WashingtonExec Hosts Annual Social, Member Appreciation Event at Congressional
WashingtonExec last week welcomed members from each of its Councils to Congressional Country Club for the company’s annual social and member appreciation event. Digital Management Inc. (DMI), an enterprise mobility provider, sponsored the exclusive event which drew more than 70 attendees. “I’ve enjoyed watching WashingtonExec evolve over the last two years and this year’s member
DMI Selected by Intel Corporation for Computing Technology Collaboration
DMI, a leading IT solutions and business strategy consulting firm, has been selected by Intel Corporation to collaborate on the use and development of trusted computing technologies. These are used to bring new security-enhanced products and solutions to the market. “Intel is a pioneer in the trusted computing space,” said Jay Sunny Bajaj, DMI’s President
Unisys Corporation Announces Addition of ClearPath Family of Servers
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced new members of its ClearPath family of enterprise servers, featuring a breakthrough architecture that combines the latest Intel processors with Unisys enterprise-class virtualization technology. The new high-end ClearPath systems demonstrate that servers based on Intel processors can deliver large-scale mainframe performance rivaling that of systems based on proprietary processor
Power IT Down Day Encourages to Reduce Energy Consumption
Power down your computers, printers and monitors this Friday, August 26, 2011 and help reduce energy consumption worldwide! The fourth annual Power IT Down Day encourages individuals to change their energy habits and play a role in helping government shed the reputation as being the largest energy consumer in the U.S. Last year, almost 18,000
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