The Agile Advocate GovCIO Media & Research

This special episode of the Agile Advocate looks back at GovernmentCIO Media & Research’s Dec. 3 Disruptive DevSecOps event, where we heard from top leaders in Agile and DevSecOps practices across the U.S. Air Force, Army Futures Command, USCIS, VA, and more. From the event, we took five key takeaways to help your organization adopt DevSecOps, from the culture change and buy-in requirements needed, to the infrastructure you should adopt.

Nagesh Rao discusses the importance of Agile and DevOps at the Small Business Administration and how he is working to bring change to the agency in his efforts. Through leading the agency's DevSecOps practice and other coordinated efforts in the CIO office, Rao brings a thoughtful perspective to policy and culture around the methodologies.

Kendall Krebs discusses the DevOps and DevSecOps journey to pursue seamless and secure interoperability during design, development, test, release and operations as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Digital Transformation Strategy.

Vince Pecoraro provides insight on contracting initiatives at AFWERX, the Air Force's program that fosters innovation and transformative opportunities to engage new entrepreneurs in government.

Adam Furtado discusses advancements the Air Force innovator is making toward software solutions and recruiting practices. He leads a team changing the way the Defense Department does business with a user-centered focus to continuously deliver value directly to the warfighter on a daily basis.

Greg discusses innovative government IT work underway at various agencies and the importance of Agile and DevOps frameworks in development.