Keeping IT Brief

Mary Ann Brown
Keeping IT Brief

Information is vital. So is your time. Understanding the importance of balancing both, Forum has launched this initiative designed to bring you quick, relevant podcasts, featuring Government and Industry leaders, and covering topics that support our Federal health community.

  1. JAN 5

    Navigating Innovation: Susan Burke on Leadership, Technology, and the FORUM IT100 Hall of Fame

    In this episode of the Keeping IT Brief podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Susan Burke, Vice President of Military and Veterans Health at Cognosante, a part of Accenture Federal Services. This week, we're celebrating Susan's remarkable achievement as a 2025 FORUM IT100 Hall of Fame Winner.Susan shares her insights on what winning the prestigious FORUM IT100 Award means to her, both personally and professionally, as well as the pivotal moments and projects that have shaped her career....

    10 min

  2. 11/12/2024

    AI, DevSecOps, and Modernizing the Public Sector with GitLab’s Joel Krooswyk

    This week, we’re joined by Joel Krooswyk, Federal CTO at GitLab, to explore the critical issue of legacy IT systems in the public sector and how AI can be a game-changer in modernizing government IT infrastructures.Key Topics We Cover:The Legacy IT ChallengeMany federal agencies still rely on outdated systems that are vulnerable to security risks, costly to maintain, and hinder the development of mission-critical applications. Joel discusses why these legacy systems are so challenging, partic...

    16 min

  3. 11/11/2024

    A Conversation with Brian Chidester of Adobe: Shaping the Future of Public Sector Tech

    In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we sit down with Brian Chidester, Head of Industry Strategy for the Public Sector at Adobe and a recipient of the prestigious FORUM IT100 Award. Brian shares what winning this award means to him both personally and professionally, reflecting on the pivotal moments in his career that have contributed to his success.We delve into his vision for the future of technology in the public sector and how he sees the role of innovation and strategy evolving in this ...

    8 min

  4. 09/30/2024

    Reimagining Tech, Staying True: Eduardo Ortiz’s Quest for Human-Centered Solutions

    In this episode, we sit down with Eduardo F. Ortiz, a visionary CEO and Marine Corps combat veteran, whose journey from government service to entrepreneurship has been driven by a singular passion: breaking down barriers to access critical services. As the CEO of Coforma, Eduardo leads a team that designs cutting-edge technology solutions, making life easier for countless people. Tune in to hear how his time as a software engineer and product strategist shaped his approach to innovation...

    42 min

  5. 09/22/2024

    Inside AI and Cybersecurity with the CTO of Intel Corp

    Welcome to this episode of Keeping IT Brief, where we dive deep into the world of technology with the experts shaping its future. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Steve Orrin, Intel’s Federal Chief Technology Officer. Steve is a heavyweight in the tech world, spearheading Public Sector Solution Architecture, Strategy, and Technology Engagements at Intel. His career is a testament to leadership in cybersecurity and innovative technology, with past roles including CSO at Sarvega, CT...

    10 min

  6. 08/19/2024

    Advancing Healthcare Interoperability: The Role of HL7 Data Standards with Yoseph Asfaw and Austin Kreisler of Leidos

    Data standards play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and interoperability within the healthcare and public health sectors. These standards are designed to enhance data exchange efficiency and support diverse healthcare environments.Today we speak to from Leidos, Yoseph Asfaw, Chief Technology OfficerAustin Kreisler, HL7 Subject Mater Expert, on how health data standards are developed, shared, and maintained by the HL7 International organization in cooperation with the members of the ...

    18 min

  7. 08/11/2024

    Generative AI and Data in Value-Based Payment Models

    Value-based payment models have become increasingly important across healthcare as tools for reducing costs and improving the quality of care that patients receive. Many of these models have been the focus of large-scale experiments and require the use of large, data complex systems. Robin Weinick, Principal of Resonant, LLC, Aneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia, and Don Simpson, Director at Guidehouse, discuss issues associated with data and AI in value-based models. Robin ...

    21 min

  8. 07/22/2024

    Mastering Mobile Management in Healthcare: Insights from DJ Oreb on Security and Efficiency

    Healthcare professionals increasingly use wireless devices such as smartphones and mobile apps as healthcare organizations become more dependent on mobile services for gathering patient data, monitoring remote patients and more. But as the number of devices healthcare organizations use increases and their functions and locations expand, management becomes more complex.Today we speak with DJ Oreb, President, Managed Services at DMI about how from cybersecurity risks to remote device main...

    11 min
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Information is vital. So is your time. Understanding the importance of balancing both, Forum has launched this initiative designed to bring you quick, relevant podcasts, featuring Government and Industry leaders, and covering topics that support our Federal health community.

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  • Creator
    Mary Ann Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    147
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    © 2025 Keeping IT Brief
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