WATCH: Accelerating Army Intelligence Modernization at Speed with SGT’s Aaron Johns, Army’s Andrew Evans
In this video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded on May 8, 2026. In this segment, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Aaron Johns, vice president of digital solutions at Siemens Government Technologies, and Andrew
WATCH: Driving Innovation in Defense IT with CGI Federal’s Horace Blackman & DOD’s George Lamb
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded Sept. 30, 2025. In this segment, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Horace Blackman, senior vice president leading the Defense, Intelligence and Space Business Unit
WATCH: Harnessing AI in Process Intelligence for Government Efficiency with Appian’s Jason Adolf
Amanda Ziadeh of WashingtonExec interviews Jason Adolf, vice president of global public sector at Appian, on how AI-driven process intelligence is reshaping government operations. Adolf breaks down key challenges like aging infrastructure and tight budgets, and explains how modern tools improve efficiency, transparency and resilience. He also outlines how Appian helps agencies modernize without expensive
WATCH: RELI Group’s Ken Hofgesang on Driving Success with CMS’ CERT Program
Join Amanda Ziadeh and Ken Hofgesang, vice president of health at RELI Group, as they discuss the success drivers behind the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Comprehensive Error Rate Testing program. Learn about the program’s impact on reducing improper Medicare payments, the role of advanced data management and AI, and how RELI Group supports
WATCH: State of Digital Modernization in Health IT with Tonia Bleecher, Kathryn Wetherby
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Tonia Bleecher, senior vice president and division leader at ICF, and Kathryn Wetherby, deputy director of the Marketplace IT
WATCH: Xcelerate Solutions’ Mark Drever on Recognizing Veterans Year Round
According to the U.S. Census, there were 15.8 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round. Mark Drever, CEO
WATCH: Talent at the Core: Reimagining Leadership Development and Readiness
In this episode of WashingtonExec’s HR video series “Talent at the Core,” HR executives from industry address the evolving landscape of leadership needs for organizations and what employers are doing to meet their business needs. Panelists discuss new ideas or solutions to meet leadership development needs, recent trends impacting teams’ abilities to navigate the changing
WATCH: Kaiser Permanente’s Dr. Ameya Kulkarni on Nov. 4 Heart Walk
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Dr. Ameya Kulkarni, associate medical director of Kaiser Permanente. Kulkarni, along with his colleague at Kaiser Permanente, Cynthia Cifuentes, are co-chairing the 2023 Greater Washington Heart Walk for the American Heart Association. Kulkarni discusses the event coming up on Nov. 4 and explains why heart health is so important.
WATCH: Director William Lietzau on Establishing DCSA and Leading Transformation Efforts
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with William Lietzau, director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, to discuss his efforts in establishing DCSA and leading its transformation. Lietzau’s career spans both government and industry, including 27 years in the Marine Corps. He shares how his background led him to lead DCSA, what the agency looks
WATCH: MetroStar’s Debbie Peterson on Building Culture in Hybrid Work Settings
Debbie Peterson of MetroStar speaks with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland about how to build a strong organizational culture in hybrid work settings. As senior vice president of people and culture, Peterson shares her thoughts on creating a sense of unity and belonging, addressing gaps experienced by women and various minority groups, and the role of technology
WATCH: SAIC’s Jeff Raver on ESG Engagements, Opportunities & Integrations
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Jeff Raver, vice president of SAIC’s Environmental, Social and Governance Integration, to discuss his current role and the future of ESG. Raver shares his insights on the need for aligning corporate programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion and corporate responsibility with those around ESG; and on the return
WATCH: Highlight Technologies CEO Aarish Gokaldas, Founder Rebecca Andino Talk Recent Transition & What’s to Come
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Highlight Technologies’ new CEO Aarish Gokaldas and founder and chair Rebecca Andino, to discuss the company’s recent leadership transition and what it means for Highlight. The company announced July 17 that Gokaldas would succeed Andino as CEO, so Andino shares a bit about the company’s history and what sparked
WATCH: Lawyers Have Heart Co-Chairs John Harrity, David Jaffe on May 20 10K, 5K and Fun Walk
Heart health is an important issue for everyone, but for some of us, it hits home even more personally. In this interview, WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with the co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Walk coming up on May 20. Attorney John Harrity shares how heart health became
WATCH: March of Dimes’ Tina Cavucci & ASRC Federal’s Shaveta Joshi on Advocating for All Moms, Babies
The Greater Washington Area March for Babies raised thousands of dollars for March for Dimes, which advocates for the health of all mothers and babies. In this interview, WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Tina Cavucci of the March of Dimes and ASRC Federal’s Shaveta Joshi about how critical infant and maternal mortality rates have become
WATCH: Intelsat’s Dave Micha on the Military Satellite Communication Landscape
https://youtu.be/CTRGKer6Q9Y WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Dave Micha, president of Intelsat Government Solutions, to discuss a bit about the company and what it does for federal and military customers. Micha talks about how the Military Satellite Communications and Commercial SATCOM landscape is changing to meet the future needs of the military. Plus, he breaks
WATCH: Seerist Federal’s John Goolgasian on the Future of Risk and Threat Intelligence
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by John Goolgasian, president of Seerist Federal, to talk about the current landscape and future of risk and threat intelligence. Goolgasian shares how Seerist has changed the risk and threat intelligence space since the company launched in August and how it is impacting the government space. Plus, Goolgasian tells us what
WATCH: Sanjay Sardar on New Role as President of ASRC Federal’s Civilian and Health Operating Group
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Sanjay Sardar, recently named president of ASRC Federal’s Civilian and Health Operating Group, to talk about his first 90 days in his new role. Sardar discusses his top responsibilities, how his experience in digital transformation and working with federal civilian clients transfer to this role and top priorities as he
WATCH: Jason Salzetti on Leading Deloitte’s Government and Public Services Practice, Emerging Tech Trends
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Jason Salzetti, recently appointed to lead Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice, to talk about his new role and the experiences he’ll be leaning on to meet client needs. Salzetti also shares the emerging trends and technologies he thinks will most impact government and higher-education clients, and some of the
WATCH: SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian on Passion for Heart Health Ahead of March 4 Heart Ball
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Vishal Tulsian, senior vice president of operations for SAIC’s state/local, health care and federal financial customers, about the March 4 Heart Ball. Tulsian is the chair of this year’s American Heart Association Heart of Greater Washington campaign and a member of the association’s board of directors. Tulsian shares why he
WATCH: ICF’s Kary James on Progressing the Role of Equity & Inclusion in Industry, Government
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Kary James, vice president of equity and inclusion for public sector at ICF, to discuss her role’s dedication to ensuring federal agencies include a DE&I lens in their work. James shares how her role is unique to industry and some of the top asks from federal agencies around creating
WATCH: Talent at the Core: Talent Strategies in the Cleared Space
In this episode of WashingtonExec’s HR video series “Talent at the Core,” HR executives from industry discuss how competition has changed in recent years for talent in the cleared space; the advantages and disadvantages of competing for talent, and new tactics for attracting and retaining talent. Plus, the execs share what they think it will
WATCH: LMI’s Josh Wilson Talks Internal Transformations, Continued Growth Strategy
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Josh Wilson, executive vice president of service lines and technology at LMI, to discuss his current role and LMI’s growth over the last several years. Wilson shares how this growth is helping certain federal programs with highly critical missions; changes LMI made to its operating model and talent development
WATCH: Intel’s Greg Clifton on Emerging Tech in DOD
Greg Clifton, general manager of the Defense & National Security Group at Intel Corp., sits down with WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh to talk all things defense-based technologies. Clifton explains why it’s critical for the U.S. to produce chips domestically, why edge computing is so important to DOD and how Intel is helping the agency meet its technology
WATCH: GovCon Execs Gather to Discuss Supporting Women in Tech, Role of Mentorship in the Workplace
In this virtual video panel series with WashingtonExec, members of WashingtonExec’s Women Leadership Council sit down to discuss the role of mentorship and leadership support in the workplace, especially as it relates to women in GovCon and the tech industry as a whole. Executives share their own experiences and to success, how they and their
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