The Patuxent Partnership
Cloud Symposium
8 October 2014
Agenda
0745
Check in & Coffee
0815
Welcome & introductions – Ms. Bonnie Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership
0820
Welcome – Mr. Larry Hollingsworth, SES, Director, Cyber Warfare, NAVAIR
0835
DoD Approach to Cloud Computing - Mr. Rob Vietmeyer, Lead for Cloud Computing and Big Data,
Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
0905 Cloud Computing for NAVAIR - Mr. Louis A. Lucarelli, Deputy CIO / AIR 7.2.2, NAVAIR
0935
Break – Displays, Demos, Exhibits
0950
Cloud Computing Defined: Seeking Clarity and Understanding
Cloud computing has gained widespread attention, and promises a cost-effective means to use computing
resources while setting the technology foundation for the next-generation computing environment. Cloud
technologies have proliferated within private industry, and now many government organizations are
evaluating the benefits that are promised by adoption of cloud services, including near-infinite scalability,
on-demand provisioning, security and reliability, and significant cost savings, some organizations are
making the transition. We will explore the basic underlying principles and technologies which enable
advanced cloud computing environments.
Mr. Syed "Akbar" Hamid, Director of Technology, Cloud Products and Strategy, Smartronix
1025
Real Clouds are Real Hard –
Maj Gen James Poss, USAF (ret), Director of Strategic Initiatives, High Performance Computing
Collaboratory at Mississippi State University
1055
Overcoming Cloud Barriers
Many potential cloud adopters are uncertain about the benefits of a transition to cloud computing. With
security, accreditation challenges, vendor lock-in, lack of control and visibility, data portability concerns,
feature limitations, cost model uncertainty and other factors prominent in minds of potential cloud
adopters, some may consider the rewards not worth the risks. These speakers will discuss these
challenges and potential barriers to cloud migration as we hear from organizations which have forged the
path to successful adoption. We will also be exposed to the latest cloud policy and acquisition perspectives
from agencies which are charged with the implementation of cloud computing throughout the Department
of Defense.
Moderator: Mr. Syed "Akbar" Hamid, Director of Technology, Cloud Products and Strategy, Smartronix
Lt Gen Peter M. Cuviello, USA (ret), Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Mr. John Hale, Chief, Strategic Planning for Enterprise Services Defense Information Systems Agency
Mr. Tom Bendien, Director, Federal SoftLayer Cloud Technology, IBM
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1200
Lunch Speaker
Mr. Nigel LeBlanc, Cyber/UAS Veteran Outreach Coordinator; Maryland Department of
Business & Economic Development
1300
Break- Displays, Demos, Exhibits
1315
Panel: The Value Proposition of Cloud Computing
This panel of key leaders in Industry and Academia will discuss the risks and opportunities inherent in
cloud adoption. We will learn about issues such as the breadth of cloud computing options, the business
cases underlying cloud migration, technical infrastructure requirements, and other migration and
maintenance considerations. The panel discussion will provide significant insight into the future of cloudbased solutions within DoD.
Moderator: Maj Gen James Poss, USAF (ret), Director of Strategic Initiatives, High
Performance Computing Collaboratory, Mississippi State University
Panelists:
Brig Gen Steve Spano, USAF (ret), Defense and National Security, Amazon Web Services,
Worldwide Public Sector
Mr. David M. Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Federal Business Development
Mr. Brett Stafford, Director, DoD Strategic Programs, EMC Federal
1445
Migrating into the Cloud: What you need to know; practical steps for moving forward.
-Commercial Cloud Services – Mr. Mark Fox, DoD Programs, Amazon
- Traditional IT vs. Cloud Computing acquisition considerations
- Cloud Computing Total Cost of Ownership
- Compliance and Security approval status
-SPAWAR Commercial Services Integration
- Mr. Adam Crosby, IA Lead, CSI SPAWAR, (Deloitte)
1600
Keynote Speaker – CAPT Paul Tortora, Director, Center for Cyber Security Studies,
United States Naval Academy
1645
Wrap Up Remarks – RADM Steve Eastburg, USN (ret), Executive Vice President,
Engineering Solutions at Smartronix, Inc.
1700
Reception… Exhibits and displays open
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