HSDF THE PODCAST

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Safer, Smarter, Faster: The Future of Travel Part 2 Mar 24, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
In this episode, We open the floor to audience questions and dig into how border security is changing, how TSA builds sustainable innovation, and why the future of identity blends biometrics with digital IDs. We close with practical changes travelers will see for the World Cup and Olympics.
Featuring:
- Tim Ahrens, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Team Lead, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, Department of State
- Matt Davies, Executive Director, Admissibility and Passenger Programs, Office of Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection
- Balaji Subramaniam, Acting Chief Information Officer, Transportation Security Administration
- Aaron Silverman, Strategy Leader, Deloitte
- Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)
This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

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Modernizing the ICE Mission: A Conversation with Dustin Goetz Part 1 Mar 17, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
In this episode, We explore how to balance mission urgency with responsible modernization across ICE, from field radios and mobile apps to AI and data mesh. We share a practical way to turn security from a blocker into an enabler while building a workforce ready for zero trust and rapid change.
Featuring:
- Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)
This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium
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Modernizing the ICE Mission: A Conversation with Dustin Goetz Part 2 Mar 17, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum
In this episode, We break down how CTMS streamlines cyber hiring while outlining what industry partnerships must deliver to move the mission faster. We dive into AI automation, mobile-first operations, user experience, and the metrics that matter for reinvestment and scale.
Featuring:
- Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)
This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium
Thank you for Tuning in to “HSDF the Podcast”. Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss the latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.
Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

Modernizing the ICE Mission: A Conversation with Dustin Goetz Part 3 Mar 17, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We answer sharp audience questions on crypto indicators, device searches, and why precision beats volume. Then we map the road to sustainable innovation, hybrid testing, and a biometric-plus-digital ID future as the World Cup and Olympics near.

Featuring:

- Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

- Luke McCormack, Former CIO, Departments of Homeland Security and Justice (moderator)

This discussion took place January 22nd, 2026, at HSDF’s Technology Innovation in Government Symposium

Enhanced Situational Awareness for Improved Mission Outcomes Part 1 Mar 12, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

If awareness is power, precision is freedom. We dig into the real gap between knowing what’s happening right now and understanding what’s coming over the hill—from interdictions at sea to cargo screening, counter-narcotics, and port security. With a seasoned Coast Guard perspective and hard-won insights from DHS veterans, we explore how to turn scattered sensor feeds and siloed databases into decisions that buy operators time and reduce risk.

Featuring:

Ryan Riccucci, Division Chief, Enforcement Technology & Operational Programs, CBP
RADM Jo-Ann Burdian, Senior Advisor to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Patrick Flynn, Director Growth, CBP/Biometric Programs, GDIT
David BeMiller, former Deputy Chief of Border Patrol (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

Enhanced Situational Awareness for Improved Mission Outcomes Part 2 Mar 12, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

Our panel discusses constraints and what it really takes to scale. Hiring thousands more agents is unlikely, so leadership is aiming to make each person ten times more productive through interoperable systems and better data. That demands a common language—not by forcing one lexicon, but by modeling entities and relationships with ontologies so every agency keeps its dialect while the system resolves meaning. The result is clarity across boundaries and a foundation for analytics that actually help on the edge.

Featuring:

Ryan Riccucci, Division Chief, Enforcement Technology & Operational Programs, CBP
RADM Jo-Ann Burdian, Senior Advisor to the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Patrick Flynn, Director Growth, CBP/Biometric Programs, GDIT
David BeMiller, former Deputy Chief of Border Patrol (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

Leveraging Enterprise AI and the Cloud Ecosystem Part 1 Mar 10, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

Our panel walks through how a multi-year cloud migration cut outages, sped recovery, and set the stage for AI that actually helps people at the border and across trade. No hype—just the decisions, guardrails, and workflows that let a 24x7 operation move fast without breaking trust.

Featuring:

Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software and Applications and Services, CBP
Baibhav “Bobo” Devkota, Executive Director, Border Enforcement and Management Systems Directorate, CBP
Thomas Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, CBP
Neha Saijpaul, Director, Digital Solutions, CACI International Inc. (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

Leveraging Enterprise AI and the Cloud Ecosystem Part 2 Mar 10, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

Our panel shares how that shift to AI changes our process, our culture, and our platform. By embedding prompt engineers at the mission edge, we compress requirements into live solutions, gather feedback in real time, and turn early power users into a broader base of confident practitioners. Think Excel’s early days, but with governance, security, and scale built in from the start.

Featuring:

Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Software and Applications and Services, CBP
Baibhav “Bobo” Devkota, Executive Director, Border Enforcement and Management Systems Directorate, CBP
Thomas Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, CBP
Neha Saijpaul, Director, Digital Solutions, CACI International Inc. (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

Priorities for the CBP Office of Information & Technology Part 2 Mar 05, 2026

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Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

We sit down with CBP leaders to unpack a practical transformation: a living data inventory and catalog, an enterprise search that returns cited answers instead of document piles, and “agent tech” that automates the last mile of work for officers, analysts, and engineers. The result is faster, more accurate decisions where it matters most.

Featuring:

Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, CBP
Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP
Dr. Barry West, former DHS Acting Deputy CIO (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

Priorities for the CBP Office of Information & Technology Part 1 Mar 05, 2026

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HSDF would love to hear from you!

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

Our panel pulls back the curtain on a playbook that blends five-sigma reliability with bold bets on generative AI, edge computing, and zero trust—so agents get real answers in real time while security stays tight. This is a story about turning policy into operations, reducing tool sprawl with a strong Technical Reference Model, and building an architecture that meets the mission where it lives: at the edge.

Featuring:

Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, CBP
Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP
Dr. Barry West, former DHS Acting Deputy CIO (moderator)

This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

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