SERC TALKS: “What are the Myths and Facts About Implementation of Digital Engineering in DoD Acquisition?”

Tom McDermott, SERC Chief Technology Officer will host the first SERC Talk of the 2023 series: “Celebrating Systems Engineering Digitalization”. Presented in panel format, moderator Geoff Kerr, Virginia Tech National Security Institute and panelists Tamara Hambrick, Boeing; David Harrison, Lockheed Martin; and Phil Zimmerman, Department of Defense (ret’d) will explore “What are the Myths and Facts About Implementation of Digital Engineering in DoD Acquisition?” Join us on February 15 at 1PM ET to discuss.

Abstract

For several years the DoD industry has been seeking a Digital Transformation in its system development methodologies and acquisition processes. A webinar with a panel of experts moderated by a SERC subject matter expert will explore the definition of digital engineering, how it relates to Model Based Systems Engineering, and what is and isn’t suggested as the government seeks to streamline development and deployment of technical capabilities. Not all developments and enhancements will benefit from application of Digital Engineering techniques. Sound decision analysis must be applied when applying these methods. Join us in exploring the myths and facts about digital engineering in the DoD industry.

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Panelists

• Tamara Hambrick, Director of SEIT, SEIT and Systems Capability, Boeing Defense, Space, and Security
• David Harrison, Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques and Uncertainty Quantification lead, Lockheed Martin
• Phil Zimmerman, Department of Defense (ret’d)

Moderator

• Geoff Kerr, Senior Research Associate, Systems and Digital Engineering, Virginia Tech National Security Institute

“Celebrating Systems Engineering Digitalization” Talks series Moderator

• Tom McDermott, Chief Technology Officer, Systems Engineering Research Center