Doing Tech Better in Government with Jennifer Swanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Data Engineering and Software

In this episode of ‘Doing Tech Better in Government,’ host Brian Fox sat down with Jennifer Swanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Data Engineering and Software. Jennifer sheds light on her team’s mission to advance software practices with a focus on data centricity and stresses the pivotal role of leadership in driving transformative change within large organizations. Underscoring the significance of addressing foundational elements, Jennifer highlights key milestones in the Army's journey toward digital modernization, ranging from software revamping to the establishment of a unified data reference architecture. A pivotal game changer in this process was the attainment of consistency in processes across the organization, made possible by robust leadership support. Tune in for a compelling discussion on leadership, digital transformation, and laying the groundwork for change with Jennifer Swanson.