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In an era where operational advantage is measured in seconds, the Department of War faces a defining challenge: fragmented data across personnel, logistics, and IT that creates an operational tax on mission readiness. This webinar brings together defense leaders and Missionforce National Security pioneers to explore how to transition from fragmented data silos into a unified enterprise that deploys agentic AI and intelligent workflows directly into the operational field. Viewers will learn the blueprints for building an "AI-ready" data foundation that fuels autonomous agents, streamlines complex coordination, and maintains rigorous human-in-the-loop controls. Join us to see how defense agencies are accelerating mission execution and maintaining global AI dominance at the speed of modern warfare.
Speakers
Dr. Allan Day, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret.)
Vice President | Logistics/Sustainment | Industry Strategy Executive | Global Public Sector
Salesforce
Dr. Allan Day, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret.)
Vice President | Logistics/Sustainment | Industry Strategy Executive | Global Public Sector
Salesforce
Ruksana Lodi
Artificial Intelligence Officer
Defense Logistics Agency
Ruksana Lodi
Artificial Intelligence Officer
Defense Logistics Agency
Ms. Ruksana Lodi serves as the Artificial Intelligence Officer (AIO) for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). In this role, she leads enterprise AI strategy, governance, workforce transformation, and development of mission-focused AI capabilities supporting one of the world’s largest logistics organizations. She is responsible for advancing AI adoption across DLA’s global operations while ensuring alignment with War Department priorities, responsible AI principles, and mission outcomes.
Ms. Lodi oversees the AI and Analytics Center of Excellence (AIACOE), bringing together AI, data science, and analytics to accelerate innovation across the agency. Under her leadership, DLA expanded its AI portfolio, implemented enterprise AI capabilities for thousands of users, established AI oversight, and advanced workforce development initiatives designed to build an AI-ready organization.
With over 15 years of experience spanning artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data science, enterprise technology, and organizational transformation, Ms. Lodi has led large-scale modernization efforts focused on improving decision making, operational efficiency, supply chain visibility, and mission readiness. Her work emphasizes the practical application of AI to solve complex business challenges while fostering responsible and sustainable adoption across the enterprise.
Ms. Lodi earned a Master of Science degree in Government Analytics from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from George Mason University. She continues to champion innovation, workforce development, and AI-driven decision making.
Moderator
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Director of Events Content
GovExec
Courtney O'Neal Allen
Director of Events Content
GovExec
Courtney O’Neal Allen is the Director of Events Content and a Producer/Host for GovExec, where she shapes the conversations that drive the business of government. With over 15 years of experience in traditional communications and at top-tier broadcast media outlets, where Courtney has led productions reaching millions in markets like NYC and D.C. today, Courtney applies that broadcast precision to the federal sector, blending multimedia storytelling, strategic communications, and market intelligence to produce GovExec’s industry-leading events and digital programming. Courtney is a proud alumna of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, and Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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