Federal technology leaders reveal how to start small, set data‑cyber guardrails and scale fast — all without blowing the budget . Listen to Dan Carroll (Dell Federal Field CTO), Ryan Simpson (NVIDIA Chief Technologist for Public Sector Partners) and Brandon Bulldis (WWT Federal Civilian Engineering Director) discuss how federal government agencies are sprinting from AI hype to real mission impact. Hear wins like multimodal chatbots and desk‑side AI supercomputers, plus three battle‑tested rules: guardrails first, design for surge and invest in people. Watch or listen now and leave with a clear playbook for infrastructure, talent and funding.

More about this week's guests:

Dan Carroll is the Field CTO for Cybersecurity – US Federal at Dell Technologies, helping government customers meet cybersecurity and compliance goals. He partners with teams to build solutions that align with standards like HIPAA, FISMA and NERC-CIP. Dan also leads R&D collaborations with groups like NIST and DoD labs, shaping future tech in areas like 5G, IoT, supply chain assurance and digital twins.

Dan's top pick: Advancing IT for Federal Agencies with Dell and WWT

Ryan Simpson is the Engineering Chief Technologist for Federal Partners at NVIDIA, driving AI and data analytics adoption across agencies through the NVIDIA Partner Network. With nearly 20 years in government, including key AI work at USPS, he holds 16 patents in AI and image processing. Ryan brings deep expertise in aligning advanced technologies with public sector needs, policies and mission-driven impact.

Ryan's top pick: About NVIDIA & WWT

Brandon Bulldis began his career as a Communications Tech in the U.S. Air Force and now brings over 20 years of IT experience to WWT's Federal Civilian Engineering team. With a passion for continuous learning, he's helped public and private sector customers align technology with mission and business goals. A strong advocate for WWT's Advanced Technology Center, Brandon is dedicated to empowering organizations through education and innovation in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

Ryan's top pick: Public Sector Overview

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