Software Engineering Institute

The Department of Defense operates in a world that is constantly changing, demanding adaptability and resilience at every turn. As the digital landscape evolves, so too must our approach to software development. Enter DevSecOps: the methodology that is not just about integrating security but about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and rapid response. In this keynote, we'll discuss how the DoD is harnessing the power of DevSecOps to drive adaptability, placing a spotlight on the integration of security into our DevOps processes. By prioritizing security without sacrificing agility, we're paving the way for a future where our software ecosystem isn't just secure, but also flexible, robust, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Mr. Rob Vietmeyer is the Department of Defense Chief Software Officer for the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Information Enterprise (DCIO(IE)). In this position, he is the principal advisor to the DoD CIO for the implementation and evolution of the Department’s Software Modernization Strategy. Mr. Vietmeyer will drive strategy implementation, establishing the foundation to deliver resilient software at speed and scale advocating for the latest software development approaches, cloud services, and process transformation. Through collaboration with other DoD Components, government, industry, and academia partners, he is responsible for advancing the Department’s adoption of DevSecOps practices, agile software development, and cloud native modernization.