Stephen Gillotte

"After high school graduation, I took my first internships supporting the Intelligence Community and the U.S. Army. It was during this time that I worked on the persistent surveillance piece of the Global Hawk program...After college, I found an opportunity to work with my father, who was a mathematician and computer scientist at Northrop Grumman Information Technology, TASC, and I quickly jumped on it.

...While at TASC, I progressed through the ranks from Technical Lead to Section (Line) Manager, followed by Deputy Program Manager/Chief Architect, International Capture Manager, and finally Portfolio (Department) Manager, where I managed a $29.5 Million/Year Army geospatial line of business.

...In 2009 at age 30, I felt as though I could contribute so much more to the community and founded Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi), where we focus on helping both military and national intelligence agencies achieve mission success. Back then, and still today, I refuse to accept the status quo…I know we can do more and be more. Over the past 10+ years as CEO, I have continued to follow my passion toward making an impact, and it’s been one of the most challenging and rewarding roles I’ve ever served in."

"What excites me most about the IC today is how many advancements are being made across the board that are all converging at the same time—from AI/ML to Data Science, Sensors, Computing platforms, Cyber Command, Space Command, the multi-domain conflict of the future, etc.—all of these things are speeding forward at such incredible rates that the IC will be unrecognizable in five years. They key to success will be how well we can accelerate the decision-making process, which requires a level of Human-Machine Teaming we are still working towards. In order to gain real advantage, we’ll need hypersonic thinking."

Favorite Book: Right Way & All at One: Five Steps to Transform Your Business & Enrich Your Life by Greg Brenneman