Emagine the Future is a cybersecurity and technology podcast aimed to offer ambitious technology and national security professionals with actionable insights and unique stories from proven industry leaders. Each week, we release conversations with experts from the intelligence, defense, civilian, and private sectors where we discuss current events, career and skill development, technology and national security, and the future. Obtain the edge you need to stay current, to accelerate your deve ...
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It’s the people that make Rochester Hills, Michigan great. This podcast celebrates the ideas and perspectives, the creativity and passion, and the backgrounds and vocations of our people. It raises the awareness of the diversity of our neighbors, introduces us to new ways of thinking, and familiarizes us with those we didn't know, or didn’t know much about. It’s about investing time and getting to know people -- people who literally live right down the street. If you have questions or sugges ...
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Secrets of the Mansion: A Journey Through Meadow Brook Hall
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26:12There is no denying the beauty and influence that Meadow Brook Hall has had on our local community. Join Mayor Bryan Barnett as he talks with Shannon O’Berski, Director of External Affairs at Meadow Brook Estate, about this magnificent home and its grounds, the Dodge-Wilson family and their impact on our community, and get a little inside info on o…
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Celebrating the Legacy of our Local Women Leaders
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29:37As we wrap up Women's History Month, join Mayor Bryan Barnett as he sits down with Ann Echols, recently sworn-in Assistant Chief/Fire Marshall for the Rochester Hills Fire Department to talk about her new role, what drew her to the profession, and what it’s like to be the City’s first female Chief and Fire Marshal. Later Mayor Barnett is joined by …
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The Home Bakery and America's Favorite Cake
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23:51If you love the Detroit Lions and you love cake... you're sure to love this episode of Right Down the Street! Locals have known for decades what extraordinary baked goods are produced by Heather Tocco and her team at the Home Bakery in Downtown Rochester, Michigan. Their most recent windowfront cake creation, a life-size replica of Amon-Ra St. Brow…
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Mayor Barnett talks with Paul Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Emagine Entertainment Inc., and the driving force behind the development and operation of metro Detroit’s Emagine theatres. Listen as they chat about the importance of customer service, having something for everyone, and where Paul sees the movie theater industry heading in the next 5…
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Visiting the Parade Company with Tony Michaels
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20:36A distinguished Michigan business leader, Tony Michaels has been at the helm of The Parade Company since 2009. Now serving as the iconic non-profit organization’s CEO and President, Tony has found his passion in delighting generations of families by putting on massive events like America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardner White, Ford Fi…
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44 - Reflecting After 22 Years at DHS: Bill Pratt on IT Modernization, Procurement Challenges, and Drag Racing
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30:23Welcome to Episode 44 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Bill Pratt. Prior to joining Reli Group in January 2024, he spent 22 years supporting the Public Sector through various roles in the Department of Homeland Security. Key Discussion Points: Public Sector IT Modernization Public Sector Procurement & Navigating Industry Cha…
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Back to School with Nick Russo and Jim Schwarz
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25:08For many, September brings forth feelings of new possibilities and new beginnings, none more so for our two distinguished guests Dr. Jim Schwarz, superintendent of Avondale School District, and Mr. Nick Russo, superintendent of Rochester Community Schools. Join Mayor Barnett as he sits down for an insightful talk about the current national teacher …
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Life conspires to bring you where you're supposed to be. And life has conspired to bring Melissa Weisse across the pond to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Serving now as the organization's CEO and President, Melissa has found her passion in helping people create pathways to greater independence. She and Mayor Barnett discuss everything from art and pupp…
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Father-son duo, Garth and Klint Pleasant, join Mayor Barnett on this special Father's Day episode. Garth Pleasant had a long and distinguished career as the head coach of Rochester Christian University's men's basketball team, leading the program from 1973 to 2010. Klint Pleasant followed in his father's footsteps, serving alongside Garth as an ass…
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43 - GPT-4 Exploits 87% of Vulns, New CISA Requirements, VPNs Under Attack, and NIST Issues Digital Identity Updates
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41:07Welcome to Episode 43 of Emagine The Future, our 4th of our "This Month in Cyber" series - April 2024 edition. March Catchup (Things we missed): NIST Unveils New Consortium to Operate its National Vulnerability Database https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nist-unveils-new-nvd-consortium/ A New Roadmap for FedRAMP https://www.fedramp.gov/2024…
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42 - FedRAMP Rev5 & Post-Authorization - Live Keynote from 2024 Cloud Compliance Summit
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38:09Welcome to Episode 42 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are excited to share with you the live recording from the Aquia + AWS 2024 Cloud Compliance Summit held on March 19th, 2024. Emagine IT was both a sponsor of the happy hour but also a speaking partner. On this episode, you'll be able to tune into the recorded keynote our very own Adam…
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41 - Future of ConMon & Measuring Cyber Security Performance For Developers with Ajay Chandhok
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57:02Welcome to Episode 41 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Ajay Chandhok. Ajay is the CEO & Founder of Stratus Cyber. Leveraging more than two decades of experience spanning the Intelligence Community, defense sector, federal civilian agencies, and the commercial space, Ajay brings a unique and well-defined perspective. Key Disc…
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Rochester Community Schools have dominated MHSAA Division 1 Competitive Cheer for the last decade, with the three RCS high schools taking turns at the top. At the state competition last month, Stoney Creek took the title, Adams came in second, and defending state champion, Rochester, was two-tenths of a point behind in third. The head coaches from …
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40 - NIST 2.0, Memory-Safe Tech, Conversation Overflow, Phobos Ransomware Insights
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1:00:51Welcome to Episode 40 of Emagine The Future our 2nd of our "This Month in Cyber" series - March 2024 edition. February Catchup (Things we missed): NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/nist-releases-version-20-landmark-cybersecurity-framework US Press release on Future Software should be Memory-Safe: https:…
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Dropping the Puck with NHL's Craig Wolanin, Steve Guolla & Dave Legwand
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38:10Mayor Barnett is joined by three former NHL players, Craig Wolanin, Steve Guolla, and Dave Legwand. They all have a Detroit-Rochester Hills area connection and are not just great athletes, they are great members of our community. Wooly, Gooey and Leggy reminisce with entertaining stories about their unique journeys, NHL memories, and their pure lov…
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39 - State of China, Understanding our Adversary, and Secure Supply Chain with Sebastian Ewald
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59:28Welcome to Episode 39 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Sebastian "Seb" Ewald. Seb is a Founding Partners for Unicorn Strategies, served in the Marine Corp for more than a decade, and have been entrenched in cybersecurity (and cyber warfare) for his entire career. Key Discussion Points: The State of the Threat Landscape Stack…
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38 - China Changes Strategy, CISA Address House Select Committee, and Continued Focus on Critical Infrastructure (This Month In Cyber - February 2024)
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1:06:13Welcome to Episode 38 of Emagine The Future our 2nd of our "This Month in Cyber" series - February 2024 edition. January Catchup (Things we missed): CISA, FBI, and EPA Release Incident Response Guide for Water and Wastewaste Systems Sector Pwn2Own 2024: EVs take on electric vehicles, vehicle chargers, operating systems, and components Fulton County…
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37 - Former Chief Information Officer of the Administration For Community Living (ACL), Scott Cory, Discuss Cloud, Governance, and Artificial Intelligence
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1:01:38Welcome to Episode 37 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Scott Corey, Former Chief Information Officer of the Administration For Community Living (ACL). Key Discussion Points: The State of the Threat Landscape Moving from On-Prem to the Cloud (to position for future) Project and Program Level Governance Leveraging Artificial I…
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36 - Charles Rush Discusses The State of Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk for SMBs, and Giving Back
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51:13Welcome to Episode 36 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by our good friend Charles Rush, Founder of Rush IT and Mentor in Blacks in Cybersecurity. Key Discussion Points: The State of Vulnerability Management The Threat Landscape & Its Impact on SMBs The State of Cybersecurity in 2024 Mentorship & Giving Back Connect with Charles…
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In this special "Lead with Impact" segment, Mayor Barnett invites New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to share her story. She was the first woman to be elected as Mayor of New Orleans in the city's 300 year history. Now in her second term of office, she has more than proven her commitment to the place her heart calls home. She firmly believes the bes…
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35 - Jothi Dugar Shares How Leading With Vulnerability Unlocks Unbelievable Potential
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1:02:35Welcome to Episode 35 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Jothi Dugar. With over 25 years of experience, Jothi Dugar is a leading federal government executive that takes pride in being a global change agent for human centric approaches to Technology and Cybersecurity. She is currently the Acting Deputy Director at the NIH Cente…
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34 - January 2024 "This Month In Cyber" w/ Erik Dominguez and Jeremy Francese
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46:04Welcome to Episode 34 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we launch our brand new "This Month in Cyber" format, a monthly catch-all as it relates to: Recent Incidents, Hacks, and Breaches Recent Policy & Regulations Releases or Updates New and Interesting Tool/Tech Releases Upcoming Events (next 60-90 days) Key Segments: 0:00-1:30: Introducing …
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It’s not every day you get to swap stories, cheer on the Detroit Lions, and predict the future with a superhero. But Mayor Barnett did just that with none other than Equalman. Erik Qualman, also known as Equalman, was raised in Rochester Hills and has gone on to be a Digital Leadership expert, sharing his insight as a bestselling author, teacher, a…
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33 - Former U.S. Army Deep Sea Diver Turn Cloud Enthusiast, Nic Swartz, Stops By
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53:09Welcome to Episode 33 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Nicholas Swartz, former Army Deep Sea Diver turned Cloud Enthusiast, who went from leading deep sea dive teams in Kuwait to ECMA - Enterprise Cloud Management Agency in the US Army, where he currently serves as Cloud Services Division Project Manager. Key Discussion Poin…
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32 - Air Force Major Julie Clavier Discusses Video Games, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Bridging the Gap in Recruiting Younger Cyber Talent
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1:02:09Welcome to Episode 32 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Major Julie Clavier, former Cyber Defense Branch Chief for the Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC). Key Discussion Points: The Intersection of Video Games & Cyber Operations Countering Misinformation to Build Resilience Changing Jobs & Managing Relocation The Evolving D…
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31 - 2023 Year In Review Cyber Edition Panel
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1:04:32Welcome to Episode 31 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we share with you the live recording from our 2023 Year In Review: Cyber Edition Panel with: • Bilal Baisa - Chief Information Security Officer, NTIS • Chris Hughes – President of Aquia and CISA Fellow • Husein Sharaf – CEO & Founder of Cloudforce • Erik Dominquez – Senior Manager, Penet…
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30 - Joe Falcione Discusses the Intersection of Creativity, People, and Technology
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1:07:19Welcome to Episode 30 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Joe Falcione. By day, Joe serves as the Branch Chief, End-User Services for the National Archives and Records Administrations, and by night, the Owner of Reliant Films, his production company where he films, writes, directs, and more. During the conversation, discuss Joe…
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Imagine your entire hometown downtown painted in holiday lights, each historic Main Street building lit in a different bold hue. That was the vision Kristi Trevarrow, Executive Director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, had for Downtown Rochester, Michigan. With a mission to draw people in to make memories and boost business for the …
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29 - Founder & CEO of CyberVets.org, Dr. Shane Gallagher Discusses How People Really Learn Cyber
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44:51Welcome to Episode 29 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Shane Gallagher, Founder & CEO of CyberVets.org, live from our November 11th, 2023 inaugural Emagine The Future Capture The Flag Event at Loyola University Maryland After we finished our Series of Fireside chats, Shane joined us to discuss his story in greater detail, as…
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28 - Director of Information System Security at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Thomas Schankweiler, Discusses Cybersecurity & Leadership
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1:01:21Welcome to Episode 28 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Thomas Schankweiler, Director of Information System Security at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services live from our November 11th, 2023 inaugural Emagine The Future Capture The Flag Event at Loyola University Maryland After we finished our Series of Fireside chats…
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27 - Make Organizational Change Last, with Brian Wilson, Organizational Change Manager at the SEC
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43:31Welcome to Episode 27 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Brian Wilson, Organizational Change Manager at SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). During this conversation, we discussed Brian's unique story at the intersection of people, processes, technology, and creativity, as well as the following topics: Key Discussion…
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26 - CEO & Founder of Cloudforce, Husein Sharaf, Discusses Entrepreneurship and The State of Cloud
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58:05Welcome to Episode 26 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Husein Sharaf, CEO and Founder of Cloudforce. During this conversation, we discussed Husein's unique story from graduating high school at 16, finding a way to pay for rent, and how an early job at the computer store served as the gateway to today where he leads Cloudforc…
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25 - Fireside Chat Series - Live From Capture The Future 2023
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1:20:35Welcome to Episode 25 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we have something different that we are confident you'll love. Last Saturday, November 11th, we hosted 58 college students from 10 different universities for our 1st Capture The Flag (CTF) cyber competition at Loyola University Maryland. Including people who came to watch it, we hosted m…
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24 - FEMA and CISA Release Joint Guidance on Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents
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9:36Welcome to Episode 24 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we release the audio exclusive from an EIT Cyber News Break where our very own senior cyber expert, Erik Dominguez joins us to discuss the 1st ever-release of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joint guide Planni…
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23 - Darren Cole Discusses Innovation, Community, and User Impact Reflecting on 22 Years at the National Archives and Records Administration
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53:02Welcome to Episode 23 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Darren Cole, of the National Archives and Records Administration. Key Topics: Navigating A Technical Career When Your Future Job Doesn't Exist Yet Getting Buy-In On New Projects (Going From 0 to 1) Creativities Role in Technology & Community Remembering The Impact On The…
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Lions Radio Analyst, Former NFL Offensive Tackle, and recent Pride of the Lions inductee, Lomas Brown, shares stories with Mayor Barnett about players, coaches, successes, struggles, teamwork and more. Lomas had an incredibly long career playing in the NFL, including 11 seasons playing for our Detroit Lions. He spent years physically clearing the w…
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22 - US Army, Lieutenant Colonel, AJ Dykstra Discusses the Future of Disinformation and Strategies for Emerging Cyber Leaders
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1:00:25Welcome to Episode 22 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Lieutenant Colonel, AJ Dykstra of the US Army. Key Topics: Transitioning From Combat to Cybersecurity The Core Difference(s) Between Good and Great Teams The Most Power Three Words to Tell Your Boss Future of Disinformation and Its Impact on US National Security Connect …
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21 - US Army Commander & Technology Professional, Jody Holeton, Discusses Leadership, Augmented Reality, And The Future of Technology
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42:17Welcome to Episode 21 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Jody Holeton, US Army Company Commander with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Key Topics: Shift in Leadership Styles To Get Things Done Managing & Leading Different Ages & Demographics Developing Transferable Skills Cybersecurity Isn't Just For the Defense Sector Con…
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20 - Former Navy Cryptologic Warfare Officer, JT Dill Discusses His Unique Training Philosophies and The CyberVets Non-Profit
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57:05Welcome to Episode 20 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Travis "JT" Dill, Former US Navy Cryptologic Warfare Officer turned Co-Founder and CEO of Cybergenic Systems and Co-Founder of CyberVets.Org. Key Topics: New Training Philosophies Preparing For Life After Military Service Gaining Employment Without Needing The Interview …
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19 - From Red Lobster to NASA, Michael Uenking Discusses Hypersonics, Advanced Materials Technologies, and Education
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1:19:15Welcome to Episode 19 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Michael Uenking of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. On this episode, we discuss emerging technologies, Top Gun, as well as: Hypersonics & Advanced Materials Technologies Networking & Leveraging Your Network as an Emerging Enginee…
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The Ilitch name is synonymous with Detroit, and the Ilitch family’s impact has rippled across Michigan and echoes around the world. What began with a dream and one small Little Caesar’s restaurant, grew into a multifaceted business empire, encompassing the Detroit Tigers, the Red Wings, Fox Theatre, Olympia Entertainment and so much more. Denise Il…
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18 - Rear Admiral Jay Vann, Commander of Coast Guard Cyber Command Discusses Leadership, Building Teams, and Making Tough Decisions
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1:06:29Welcome to Episode 18 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Admiral Jay C. Vann of the United States Coast Guard. On this episode, we discuss: Leadership Development Problem-Solving in High-Risk Situations Making Challenging Decisions Mentorship & Career Development Connect with Us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emagine-it-inc…
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17 - Seasoned Crisis Lead, Matthew Kurz, Reflects on His Time During The Marriott Breach & The Current State of Cyber
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43:45Welcome to Episode 17 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Matthew Kurz. On this episode, we discuss what really happens when there is a cyber hack or a breach,, and specifically: The First 24 Hours of a Cyber Attack Soft Skills & Crisis Management The Impact Cyber Has Company/Agency-Wide Creating Teamwide Resilience For The Big…
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16 - EIT's New Director of Intelligence Solutions, Ian Dexter, Joins Us to Discuss All Things Intelligence Community
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32:11Welcome to Episode 16 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by our very own, Ian Dexter. A recent addition to the Emagine IT team, Ian joins us as our new Director of Intelligence Solutions. On this episode, we discuss the evolution of the intelligence community, the attributes of a good leader, as well as: Ian's path to GovCon and …
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15 - Sixty Years of Military Service, Developing Our Cyber Workforce, and Finding That Spark Earlier in Life - Mr. Sean Barnes and Dr. Thomas Clark Join Us
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59:58Welcome to Episode 15 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by Mr. Sean Barnes and Dr. Thomas Clark, PMP. Mr. Sean Barnes is a proven executive-level leader who has achieved results through successfully building teams while maintaining a calm demeanor and maximizing a diverse background accumulated over 30 years of experience while …
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14 - Dr. Jason Strickland Discusses Reinvigorating U.S. Shipbuilding and How to Advance As An Ambitious Engineer
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1:09:59Welcome to Episode 14 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by former Technical Director of NAVSEA Unmanned and current Staff Specialist of the Sea Platforms at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Dr. Jason Strickland. Dr. Strickland is a seasoned engineer and maritime innovator shy of 20 years…
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13 - Head of the Office of Online Services at IRS, Karen Howard, Talks User Experience, Job Hopping, and Chat-GPT
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41:53Welcome to Episode 13 of Emagine The Future! On this episode, we are joined by the Executive Director and Head of the Office of Online Services at The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Karen Howard. Karen is a seasoned leader with 30+ years of experience in the private sector, spanning many verticals including retail, manufacturing, and financial ser…
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12 - Tommy Young, Principal at Enlightenment Capital, Shares How Being Technical First Can Accelerate Growth
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58:29Welcome to Episode 12 of Emagine The Future! Today we are joined by Tommy Young, Principal at Enlightenment Capital - commonly referred to on the episode as EnCap. Tommy has had a meteoric rise in his career, in great part because of his ability to build strong soft interpersonal communication skills on top of his already stellar technical skills. …
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You know him as a steady and trusted pillar of Detroit television news, reporting without fear or favor at WXYZ-TV for 35 years. But do you know his nickname, his newest hobby or the most difficult stories he managed? Proud Rochester Hills resident, Dave LewAllen, discusses with Mayor Barnett the evolution of media over the decades, the key values …
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11- Frank Cox, the CEO of Korevariance, Talks about Entrepreneurship and Technology
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26:36Frank Cox, the CEO of Korevariance, discusses his passion for technology and how it has become an extension of human behavior. He believes that the best software applications are those that solve problems and fit into people's daily lives. The conversation also explores the growth of open-source development, the impact of social media, and the impo…
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