DVIDS – News – NETCOM Data Science experts collaborate in support of Data Literacy

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Continuous improvement helps drive change across the Army. As the U.S. Network Enterprise Technology Command continues to shape his 2030 Army, the Data Science Directorate (DSD) is working meticulously to improve itself and support its efforts.

NETCOM DSD data scientists, analysts, and leaders from around the world gathered in Silicon Valley during the DSD 6th Anniversary Summit October 24-26.

This event will develop near- and long-range training opportunities that will unite leaders, hone their vision, improve current processes, support NETCOM’s continuous improvement efforts, and improve data literacy across NETCOM. was held to support the operations of

“Our goal is to highlight what changes we can make and come together to find the best solutions,” said Col. Michael Landin, NETCOM DSD Director.
Their discussion focuses on four key principles: data architecture, data literacy, data science, and talent management, and how these principles inform how DSD leaders plan to achieve their end goals. I am making use of it.

“Across these four principles is a harmonious balance,” Lundin explained. “Once you have that balance, you can operationalize data science.”

Recognizing the critical role that data plays every day across the Department of Defense is something that experts across the DSD have recognized since its inception six years ago.

“Everyone recognizes the importance of data,” said Lt. Col. Nick Lee, NETCOM DSD data scientist. “Everything is data-driven.”

Data is essential to help leaders make informed decisions when it comes to operating, maintaining, and securing the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN-A).

“This is what we want organizations to understand,” says author and data literacy subject matter expert Jordan Morrow. “Data is just data. Unless manipulated by humans or machines, data just exists… Data comes to life when you use analytics to gain insights for decision-making.”

At this summit, data professionals will meet with industry and academic leaders to reimagine, reinvest, and reimagine how DSD helps NETCOM achieve decision advantage in fast-paced environments. We could start a revolution.

“Rapid change in any organization is stressful,” Lundin says. “That’s a good thing, because stress is common on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Healthy stress only makes us better.”

While operationalizing data and data literacy across NETCOM has been a priority, the future of DSD is about envisioning the right people, the right skills, and the right locations to help accelerate these efforts. You cannot succeed without it.

“Healthy organizations set aside time for professional development,” said Lt. Col. Josiah Pickett, NETCOM DSD deputy director. “The time is not necessarily spent on projects, but building capacity within the team to work on anticipated future projects, or simply exploring something innovative.”

In the ever-changing landscape of technology and data science, talent management is always a priority.

Other employees who develop best practices for quality of life and work-life balance initiatives and provide inclusive and creative spaces where people can achieve professional growth without sacrificing family and friends. Developing benefits was important to all leaders in the field.

“We’re excited to be working with the Roanoke Data Science Center,” said Alan Whitehurst, Ph.D., principal computer scientist at the Roanoke Data Science Center. “People are motivated by these initiatives and are achieving great results.”

One of the unique features of the DSD formation is the ability to collaborate within the military as well as leverage unique relationships with partners in academia and industry. This relationship also helps shape how we operate across NETCOM.

“If we can’t resolve a set of issues internally, we can always reach out to external partners,” Lundin said. “Partnerships are important.”

During the week, the team will also visit some of these partners to inspect their facilities, discuss topics of relevance across the industry and the Department of Defense, and provide a glimpse into the possibilities to expect from DSD’s continued efforts. is completed.

“The tour is meant to be inspirational,” Lundin said. “This should be an inspiration to all of us about what we can achieve together.”

Six years later, DSD is still an evolving think tank of highly skilled and critical thinking professionals. Being able to meet them in person during this event was something I had been looking forward to for a long time.

“Coming together like this was necessitated by new leadership and our fast pace,” Whitehurst said. “We have to focus on how we plan and execute change. We are on an upward trajectory and communicating that to our teams will be important.”

Being able to meet face-to-face with colleagues across the globe always adds value to collaborations and leads to future success.

“It was beneficial to have everyone together,” said Patrick Goodman, NETCOM Operations Research Analyst. “We’re setting the historical context of where we come from, so what worked in the past and what needs to change to create a better future.” You can know.”