The Data Champions Meetup program is honored to welcome Col. Charles Destefani, Chief Architect and AFMC Liaison Officer, Air Force Chief Data Office; and Justin Neroda, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Booz Allen Hamilton.

October’s topic is “Perspectives and Insights on DoD Data Modernization.” The Air Force is focused on providing cybersecure, cloud-based tools to connect, find, and share data to improve readiness and mission success. Join us to hear how the Air Force is aligning technology, business operations, and data management. Also hear their future goals for maximizing data as a strategic asset. What can other agencies learn from the Air Force that they can implement in their own efforts to fully leverage data?

About Data Champions

Data Champions is the meetup group that brings together data-driven professionals in government and industry who want to increase their data knowledge and share expertise and perspectives. 

This monthly program features a robust group of data analytics and IT modernization experts from the government community. Data Champions is unlike any other meetup you’ve attended. No slides, no formal presentations—just sharing of best practices and examples of leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Champions is moderated by hosts Nicholas Speece, Chief Federal Technologist, Snowflake; and Monica McEwen, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, ThoughtSpot.