Regan Prince

"My start in the IC was completely unplanned. For most of my early career, I executed large engineering and construction projects in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas markets. A colleague from early in my career contacted me one day in 2011 and requested my support troubleshooting a construction project as part of a very large critical infrastructure upgrade program for an IC customer. He suggested it would only take four weeks, but as with most TDY assignments, the end date kept pushing out. I subsequently assumed the leadership role for the entire program, and continue to support the IC."

"I have operational responsibility for more than one large program, but the Program Manager role of a fast paced and dynamic Operations and Maintenance contract drives the day, and my day starts early. I typically arrive before our first shift begins and clear any critical correspondence. I attend an early morning virtual meeting to share safety topics with our managers and to establish the known priorities for the day. The balance of my day includes checking in with my other programs, attending virtual or small group operational meetings with corporate and client leadership, and addressing the unknown priorities that inevitably surface each day in this dynamic environment."

"The fluid nature of the IC mission ensures each day and each customer is different. I love my job, and the numerous opportunities I am afforded each day to support my customers. The rapid advances in technology allow us to address and resolve challenges using tools and techniques not available even a few years ago. Our ability to share, analyze and act on information across the IC continues to increase with each technological advance."

"The application of machine learning and artificial intelligence as tools to increase the collection and analysis of big data will continue to evolve. The application of these technologies will vary depending on the mission specifics of the IC organization, but the development and use of these technologies for mission applications is here to stay."

Favorite Book: Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark
Favorite TV Show: Bosch