Oct 28, 2021
In this episode we speak with Dr. Vik Pant, the Chief Scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Dr. Pant shares his priorities in his role and learnings from NRCan’s digital accelerator as they work to implement new technologies. Discover how new artificial intelligence...
Oct 14, 2021
In this episode we speak with Professor Dame Angela McLean, the Chief Scientific Advisor for the UK’s Ministry of Defence. McLean shares her priorities in the role, from data curation for sharing to risk analysis, and lessons learned from responding to COVID-19. She discusses the importance of asking the right...
Sep 2, 2021
In this episode we talk with Joseph Courtesis, former Inspector of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), who retired in 2020 after 27 years of service. Courtesis discusses his experience leading the NYPD’s Real Time Crime Center, what it is, and how it has supported communities in New York. He shares his...
Aug 19, 2021
In this episode we speak with André Correr, Institutional Relations and Project Manager at Best.Projects, Microsoft’s Government Partner of the Year. Best.Projects was recognized for their innovative work over the past year to deliver food to vulnerable communities in São Paulo, Brazil during the global pandemic.
Aug 5, 2021
In this episode we speak with Mike Schrock, Vice President of Global Alliances at Thales, Microsoft’s Defense & Intelligence Partner of the Year. Thales was recognized for their work developing cloud-based capabilities for defense organizations, allowing increased agility and interoperability, and bringing the ability...