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61. Harnessing Software Supremacy in Defense with Shyam Sankar

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Episode 61. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Shyam Sankar, an 18-year veteran at Palantir and a leading figure in software-defined production for both commercial and government sectors. They delve into the transformative power of software in modern defense, examining how software literacy and innovative procurement strategies can redefine the battlefield. Shyam shares insights on the cultural roots of America's software dominance, the crucial role of leadership in driving defense innovation, and the importance of integrating commercial software practices into the defense industry. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on leveraging technology to maintain global security and outpace adversaries.

What's Happening on the Second Front:

  • The evolution of defense technology since 9/11
  • The critical role of software in modern warfare
  • How commercial software practices can benefit the defense sector
  • Adapting software rapidly to meet current needs
  • Challenges of budgeting and tech debt in defense

Connect with Shyam:

• LinkedIn: Shyam Sankar

Connect with Tyler:

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt

• Website: Second Front

  continue reading

92 episodes

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Episode 61. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Shyam Sankar, an 18-year veteran at Palantir and a leading figure in software-defined production for both commercial and government sectors. They delve into the transformative power of software in modern defense, examining how software literacy and innovative procurement strategies can redefine the battlefield. Shyam shares insights on the cultural roots of America's software dominance, the crucial role of leadership in driving defense innovation, and the importance of integrating commercial software practices into the defense industry. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on leveraging technology to maintain global security and outpace adversaries.

What's Happening on the Second Front:

  • The evolution of defense technology since 9/11
  • The critical role of software in modern warfare
  • How commercial software practices can benefit the defense sector
  • Adapting software rapidly to meet current needs
  • Challenges of budgeting and tech debt in defense

Connect with Shyam:

• LinkedIn: Shyam Sankar

Connect with Tyler:

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt

• Website: Second Front

  continue reading

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