The Focsle
The Focsle
The Fo'c’sle
The Focsle is the forward deck of the ship (Short for Forecastle). It derives its name from the days of sailing ships when the raised forward deck was known as the “forecastle.” It is the place on the ship which denotes anything related to ordinary sailors and where they congregate. It is with this theme that the sharing of information and power of collaboration is empowered with this Podcast. We plan to discuss all topics related to business, technology, life, sports, current events, and hope to promote collaboration, thinking, and pure enjoyment.
#Episode #16 - Navy Innovation, NAVALX, and the new Nautilus organization. A discussion with Graham Plaster.
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Graham Plaster, the director of Nautilus, a private/public partnership between NavalX and DEFENSEWERX.   Podcast #16 will discuss this new organization and future innovation within the Navy and DOD. .   This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  This is another podcast in our Season 2, which continues delivering relevant discussions to the community.  Nautilus website is at nautilus22.org
Jul 22, 2022
33 min
Episode #15- Discussion with Dave McDonald, CIO NCTAMS Pacific
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Dave McDonald, the CIO of NCTAMS Pacific.   Podcast #15 will discuss the balance between innovation and compliance within DOD programs.  In addition, we will discuss the future of leading technologies, leadership, and culture and how they will influence future operations and systems.   This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 8th, 2022.  This is another podcast in our Season 2, which continues delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Jul 16, 2022
40 min
Episode #14- The Future of No-Code Application Development with Nick Gamble from Unqork.
In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Nick Gamble from Unqork.   Podcast #14 will discuss the evolution of low-code and no-code software development.  In addition, we will discuss the future of no-code to the Dept of Defense and their desire to develop software similar to the commercial marketplace.   This podcast was recorded on Friday, Jan 17, 2022.  This is our 3rd podcast in Season 2 and the continuation of delivering relevant discussions to the community.
Jun 23, 2022
35 min
Episode #13- Open Source Software, DEVSECOPS and the Dept. of Defense- GUEST- Rob Efrus
In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Rob Efrus   Podcast #13 will discuss the evolution of open source software within DOD programs.  In addition, we will discuss the future of DEVSECOPS and the goal of the Dept of Defense to develop software similar to the commercial marketplace.   This podcast was recorded on Friday, Jan 3, 2022.  This is our 2nd podcast in Season 2 and the continuation of delivering relevant discussions to the community. This podcast is dedicated to my Naval Academy classmate Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, who recently passed away. He was a great American, fighter pilot, father, husband, and friend and will be truly missed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jun 12, 2022
33 min
Episode #12 - Discussion with Rachel Bondi and the Navy's implementation of Big Data Platform.
Welcome to the Focsle Podcast. In our series of joint podcasts with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart-Future.org, we would like to introduce Rachel Bondi. Podcast #12 will discuss the Navy’s lead cybersecurity office at Navy PEO C4I- PMW 130  and how their efforts to develop and support the Navy’s Big Data Platform.  This podcast was recorded on Friday, April 30, 2022.  This is the start of our 2022 schedule of delivering relevant discussions to the community.
May 6, 2022
29 min
Smart Future Series #10 - Scott Lee and a discussion around Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
In our series of joint podcast with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Scott Lee from the Mitre Corporation. Podcast #10 will discuss the future of DOD command and control and the issues around the development of a Joint All Domain Command and Control system.  We also discuss how new technologies will impact future systems and the need for more user and operational input to the process of developing a future system.  This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 13, 2021
Aug 14, 2021
36 min
Smart Future Series #9- Bob Beaton and new technologies that will impact the DOD.
In our series of joint podcast with Dr. Marv Langston and Smart Future.org, we would like to introduce Bob Beaton. Podcast #9 will discuss new technologies that are a major influence to the Department of Defense  We also discuss how AI/ML  will impact future systems, what needs to change with the current DOD culture and processes.  This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 16, 2021. Today, Admiral Archie Clemins who passed away this past March, was honored at Arlington National Cemetery. He was a great leader and changed the course of information technology within the Navy with IT-21.  This podcast is in his honor.
Jul 18, 2021
40 min
Smart Future Series #8- Mark Jackson and Quantum Computing.
Podcast #8 will discuss the Quantum Computing, how it is different from today's computers and future use cases  We also discuss the challenges in developing the computers and the future re-write of key algorithms and how AI/ML will impact this technology. Recorded on July 9, 2021.
Jul 11, 2021
40 min
Smart Futures Series # 6 - Bill Greenwalt, DOD Acquisition, OTAs, and the importance of "Time" in developing new systems in the DOD.
Bill Greenwalt is our guest and introduces us to the history behind reviving OTAs to the DOD Community.  Bill also have great insight to what needs to happen to decrease between introduction of a concept to the time a system is operational. This topics provides the catalyst for a great discussion. Recorded on June 25, 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jul 1, 2021
32 min
Smart Future Series #5 - Junaid Islam and 5G and Zero Trust
Junaid discusses how different 5G is from the current 4G environment. He also expands on the new Zero Trust model and the impact on how applications and systems will be developed. Junaid has a very interesting background in the world of networks, key standards, and some thoughts on future efforts that the Dept of Defense should emphasize. Recorded on June 18,2021
Jun 27, 2021
34 min
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