Executive Spotlights

Lance Spencer, client executive vice president for defense at AT&T, leads the company’s efforts to help the Department of Defense modernize its operations with 5G offerings. Spencer recently sat down with ExecutiveBiz for an Executive Spotlight interview, during which he discussed the immense potential of 5G, its ability to transform the way the military uses technology and the challenges that may be faced in its development and deployment. 

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David Peed is dedicated to serving the government’s mission. It’s what motivates him in his new position as senior director of federal sales for the Indirect and Partner Channel at Comcast Government Services, which he joined in June.

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Peed speaks at length about the work he seeks to accomplish in the company’s federal channel and some of the strategies he plans to implement.

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Hughes Network Systems VP and GM Rick Lober gives an exclusive look at forthcoming projects at Hughes, such as a new LEO offering, a 5G satellite project and an ongoing interest in software-defined networking.

Digital twins are another ascendent technology making a huge impact on the satellite industry and beyond. If you want to know more from some of the U.S. government's foremost experts on the subject, attend the virtual Digital Twins Forum on Nov. 1. Register here now.

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Paul Chi is a three-decade Booz Allen Hamilton executive overseeing the company's intelligence business. His cohort’s principal work is in data science, information technology, cybersecurity and engineering, among other focus areas.

This month, Paul sat down with ExecutiveBiz to mull over the many impacts of the conflict in Ukraine on how and what technology the U.S. government implements, with a specific focus on classified environments and unmanned aerial vehicles. He also mused about Internet of Things tech.

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George Franz leads Accenture Federal Services’ Department of Defense cyber portfolio as a managing director, a role in which he focuses on cyber threats, risk mitigation opportunities and strategies for improving cyber defenses. In a recent interview with ExecutiveBiz, Franz shared his insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the potential of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture to revolutionize DOD warfighting capabilities and Accenture Federal Services’ role in providing the DOD with the technology necessary to achieve its mission.

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At Red Hat, Mike Miller leads teams that deliver cloud-based solutions, high-performing Linux applications, containers and Kubernetes technologies to help solve complicated problems for the government. As vice president of enterprise sales for North American public sector, his focus is working with agencies across federal, state and local government, as well as systems integrators, like […] More

Prior to joining General Dynamics Information Technology in August 2022, Garrett Yee served as a Major General in the U.S. Army, finishing his military career at the Defense Information Systems Agency. Now, he serves as vice president and general manager of the company’s Army and Defense Agencies sector, where he oversees more than 3,000 employees worldwide. […] More

Healthcare and education are two of the most attractive industries for hackers. In 2022, healthcare organizations in the U.S. experienced an average of 1,410 weekly cyberattacks per organization, while educational institutions reported that loss of learning following an attack could extend up to three weeks. Executive Mosaic spoke with Tim Boltz, Carahsoft healthcare and education […] More

Vincent DiFronzo currently serves as senior vice president of SAIC’s Air Force, Combatant Command and Department of Defense Agency arm, where he guides a team of nearly 2,400 professionals working to deliver advanced technology capabilities to the DOD. Informed by 27 years of service in the Air Force and over 12 years of experience in defense […] More