Episodios

  • When Regulation Meets Innovation: Unmanned Aircraft
    Jul 16 2025
    In this episode of Innovation Meets Mission podcast host Tricia Ratliff speaks with experts Doug Davis and Andrew Lacher about their innovative work on aviation regulation to support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace. You’ll hear how regulatory changes in an environment of innovation came from a large collective of different perspectives and value systems across the aviation population which were essential to address the numerous challenges in a rapidly evolving technology. Andrew Lacher, NASA’s chief technologist, emphasizes understanding current aerospace regulatory frameworks before innovating. Doug Davis, with a background in airworthiness and cybersecurity at the FAA and Northrop Grumman share their experiences in developing regulations for unmanned aircraft, from using initial waivers to establishing comprehensive rules. They address the challenges of integrating rapid advancements, ensuring safety, and the surge in unmanned aircraft use post-9/11 and military operations. This episode highlights how innovative regulatory frameworks can enable new technologies, offering insights for aviation enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and those curious about future transportation. Listen now to explore the groundbreaking journey of unmanned aircraft in aviation!
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    16 m
  • Calculated Risks & Collaboration When Driving Innovation
    Jun 18 2025

    In this "Innovation Meets Mission," podcast episode, host Tricia Ratliff interviews Erwin Godoy, a seasoned innovation leader within regulated enterprises. Godoy shares his passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential through resilience, calculated risks and collaboration. He highlights the story of Billy Mitchell, showing the power of risk-taking in driving change. Godoy offers practical tips on running low-cost experiments for executive buy-in and stresses the importance of working closely with legal and contracts teams. Tune in for valuable insights on fostering a mission-driven, supportive environment to achieve enduring, positive change. Perfect for anyone eager to innovate on a mission!

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    14 m
  • Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (4 of 4)
    May 21 2025

    In this Part 4 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.

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    10 m
  • Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (3 of 4)
    Apr 9 2025

    In this Part 3 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.

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    7 m
  • Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (2 of 4)
    Mar 19 2025

    In this Part 2 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.

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    14 m
  • Product Innovation on a mission with DevOps/Agile (1 of 4)
    Feb 19 2025

    In this Part 1 of a 4-episode series, Brendan McKinley shares a wealth of insight in his story about the challenges his team overcame to build an innovative product and deliver it in a new way as a DevOps/Agile team. Sit back and enjoy hearing the story unfold in each episode to gain practical ideas for your own efforts.

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    15 m
  • The big question of AI ethics when innovating - conversation with Alli Banzon
    Oct 16 2024

    Alli Banzon AI ethics scientist shares her perspectives on the importance of education and collaboration between diverse voices as we all navigate the challenges of AI ethics.

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    16 m
  • Controlling runaway cloud costs - a conversation with Ravi Raghava
    Sep 18 2024

    Ravi Raghava talks about how the benefits of cloud can unintentionally turn into run away costs and how he has worked with his government clients to manage costs.

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    18 m