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All Episodes

Former Fed Friday — 60 episodes

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AI Governance Beyond Compliance with Robert Wood Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Former Fed Friday The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership with Hemant Baidwan Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Networking, Teaming, and the Future of CMS Procurement with Jeff Grant. Sponsored by vTech Solution

4

The Influence Shift: How Driving Change Looks Different from Industry with Malachi Robinson Sponsored by vTech Solution

5

What Government and Industry Get Wrong About Each Other with Krista Drobac and Kristen McGovern Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Legacy, Leadership, and the Leap Beyond Government with Calvin Mitchell

7

AI, Oversight, and Blind Spots: Rethinking Program Integrity with J29’s Ashley Badami Sponsored by vTech Solution

8

Inside Federal IT Modernization with Larry Bafundo Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Better Solutions Start with Better Questions with Merri-Ellen James Sponsored by vTech Solution

10

The Hidden Mechanics of Federal Acquisition with Mahesh Choksi Sponsored by vTech Solution

11

Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: Winning in the New GovCon Era with Jaime Gracia Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Still Serving the CMS Mission with Melissa Moreno Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Continuing the Mission: Kelly Murray on Critical Infrastructure and Risk Sponsored by vTech Solution

14

Solitaire Carroll on Veteran Experience, IT Strategy, and Outcomes That Matter Sponsored by vTech Solution

15

Greg Godbout on AI, the Federal Workforce, and the Leap Government Must Take Sponsored by vTech Solution

16

How GovCon Can Win Smarter in a Changing Market with Meaghan Hakala Sponsored by vTech Solution

17

Why HR Matters More Than Ever in Government with Traci DiMartini Sponsored by vTech Solution

18

From Fed to Founder: Monica Padron-Harris on Year One in Industry

19

From CFO to Change Agent: MSI's Teresa Hunter on Modernizing the IRS and Beyond Sponsored by vTech Solution

20

Carrying the Mission Forward: Benjamin Shotzberger's Take on Life, Leadership, and a Stuffed Pig Sponsored by vTech Solution

21

From Policy to Practice: Ariel Winter on 30 Years Inside Federal Healthcare Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Bridging Government and Industry with Darren Ash of MSI Sponsored by vTech Solution

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From HUD to High-Tech: Vinay Singh on Leading with AI Sponsored by vTech Solution

24

From DHS to Amivero: Meikle Paschal on Building Mission-Focused Tech Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Navigating Federal IT and Beyond with Richard Klemmer Sponsored by vTech Solution

26

Inside CMS, Outside the Box: Mark Canfield’s New Chapter Sponsored by vTech Solution

27

From TAC to Tista: Mark Junda on the Evolution of Federal IT Acquisition Sponsored by vTech Solution

28

From Federal Service to Nonprofit Leadership with David Gonzalez Rice Sponsored by vTech Solution

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Modernizing Government IT: Insights from Alpha Omega’s Rob Brown Sponsored by vTech Solution

30

From Policy to Practice: Tom Kessler on Medicare Innovation and Oversight Sponsored by vTech Solution

31

Building Bridges Beyond CMS: A Conversation with Jeffrey Grant Sponsored by vTech Solution

32

The Connector’s Comeback: Anita Allen’s Next Chapter in Small Business Advocacy Sponsored by VTech Solution

33

From Hurricanes to High-Tech: John Binks on Mission-Driven Leadership

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Donald Bauer on the Future of Federal HR Tech

35

Skills That Stick: What Federal Employees Bring to the Private Sector with Cynuria’s Augusto Cangahuala

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From CMS to CEO: Karen Shields on Purposeful Transition and Ethical Leadership

37

Bridging Government and Industry with Emerald One’s Nicole Mayerhauser

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Reorgs, RFPs, and Readiness: Phil Surine on FedHealth in Transition

39

Beyond the Badge: Venkat Kodumudi on Evolving from TSA to Tech Executive

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Bridging the Gap: Carol Sefret on Federal Acquisition and Vendor Relations

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Patrick Eager on Career Courage, Contracting Challenges & the Rise of AI

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Inside Emerald One: Former VA Exec Kai Miller Talks Strategy, Culture, and Real Talk

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Sunny Hashmi on Navigating Federal Talent and Technology Transformation

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Lessons in Government, Industry, and Agility with Traci Walker

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From CMS to Optum: Amy Giardina on Fraud, Funding, and the Future of Medicare

46

Bill Pratt’s Journey Through IT Innovation

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Breaking Out of the Fed Bubble: Career Transitions with Mike Holmes

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Navigating Careers Between Government and Industry with Ratima Kataria

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Beyond Government: Reinventing Your Career with Robert Leahy

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Planning Your Exit: Retirement, Ethics & Industry Transitions with Monica Padron Harris

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Bill Ashton’s Lifelong Commitment to Service

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Life, Business & Giving Back After Government with Mike McGuire

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Transitioning from Government to Tech with Darryl Peek

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Succeeding in IT and Business Development with Shannon Dillon

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From Service to CEO: Mika Cross on Career Reinvention

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From Federal Service to Independent Success: Insights from Frank Konieczny

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Rebranding Yourself After Government with Mark Wigginton

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Keys to Career Change: Insights for Federal Leaders with Sean Kelley

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Modernizing government: AI, data, and leadership in 2025 with Jose Arrieta

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Life After Federal Service with Maria Roat