The Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation team recently visited Singapore to deepen its collaborative efforts with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, marking a pivotal moment in advancing international software innovation within the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.
During the visit, BESPIN's leadership team led by Lt. Col. Jon Drummond, BESPIN chief executive officer, engaged with key RSAF representatives. Discussions focused on the successful Stargazer project, User-Centered Design, Robotic Process Automation, product management strategy, Agile Contracting Mechanisms, talent management, DevSecOps, future joint initiatives, data operations, and challenges.
"Our partnership with the RSAF underscores our shared commitment to leveraging technology to address complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions for our respective Air Force's," Drummond said. "We are excited to further strengthen this collaboration."
The visit builds upon the foundations laid in November 2022, when members of the RSAF Agile Innovation Digital team visited BESPIN's facilities in Montgomery, Alabama. This initial collaboration resulted in a bilateral military partnership, where five RSAF Airmen worked with BESPIN, leading to the development of Stargazer - a software plugin addressing data spillage in open text fields.
BESPIN's delegation showcased their expertise in development, security and operations led by Dave Cantrell, BESPIN's chief information security officer, which highlighted BESPIN's capability to rapidly move technology solutions from concept to deployment.
"The RSAF's dedication to innovation aligns seamlessly with BESPIN's mission to empower Airmen worldwide through cutting-edge software solutions," added Lt. Col. Tyler Hough, BESPIN chief operating officer. "We look forward to exploring new avenues for collaboration and harnessing the power of software innovation to drive mission success."
During the week-long tech session, "Beyond DevSecOps," two additional topics took center stage: Design and RPA. In the design track discussion collaborative groups delved into user-centered design, underscoring the significance of these principles in crafting groundbreaking solutions. As BESPIN maintains its role as the U.S. Air Force design as a service center of excellence, these discussions provided invaluable insights into future operations and design as a service.
A keynote speech was given by, Matthew Roberts, Department of the Air Force Bot Automation Center of Excellence program manager, on how RPA plays a crucial role in the collaboration. Both BESPIN and RSAF recognize the potential of RPA in streamlining operations, reducing manual tasks and improving efficiency. The integration of RPA technologies will further enhance automating future initiatives and driving innovation across both air rorces.
In addition to official meetings, the BESPIN team toured several RSAF facilities and historical venues, gaining insights into their history, advanced technologies and operational capabilities.
BESPIN is a software solution center chartered to build the U.S. Air Force Mobile Center of Excellence and scale cloud and mobile application development across the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.
