Audio by Kara McDermott and Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 04.14.2025
In this episode of Empowering Excellence with Art & Frankie, we sit down with NAVWAR’s Command Information Officer, Ben Motten, to explore what it really means to modernize with purpose. This isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a people-first, mission-aligned transformation. Tune in to hear how his team is cutting through legacy red tape, driving smarter processes, and answering the big......
Audio by Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 03.17.2025
In this episode of Empowering Excellence with Art and Frankie, Command Master Chief (CMC) Jen Hafer joins the conversation to discuss her role at NAVWAR and her vision for the command. As the senior enlisted leader, CMC Hafer focuses on the human factors that contribute to mission success—mentorship, professional development, and overall well-being—rather than technical expertise. She......
Audio by Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 01.07.2025
In this episode of Empowering Excellence with Art and Frankie, we’re joined by Mike McMillian, aka "Spock," the Executive Director of NIWC Pacific for part two of his interview. Spock sheds light on the incredible career opportunities at the Navy’s premier research lab, highlighting the New Professionals Program, which offers rotational technical tours across departments to build......
Audio by Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 12.16.2024
In this episode of Empowering Excellence with Art and Frankie, we are joined by Mike "Spock" McMillan, Executive Director of Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC). Spock provides an in-depth overview of this extraordinary organization, which stands as one of the only entities within the U.S. Navy to oversee programs spanning the entire technology lifecycle: research and......
Audio by Ed Buclatin, Ramon Go, Kara McDermott and Michael Thorn | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 09.27.2024
240927-N-N0190-1001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 27, 2024) In this episode of Empowering Excellence for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, we are joined by Jeff Sanders, program manager of the Navy’s Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130). Together, they explore the critical role that PMW 130 plays in defending Navy networks against evolving cyber......
Audio by Kara McDermott and Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 04.17.2024
In this insightful episode, Art and Frankie chat with Jeremy Ireland, director of continuous process improvement (CPI) at NAVWAR, to explore the critical concepts of CPI and the Navy’s Get Real, Get Better initiative. These topics are not just buzzwords; they are essential to growth and efficiency as a systems command. By the end, you will: * Understand the methodologies that can......
Audio by Kara McDermott and Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 02.29.2024
How do you quantify the relationship between a major employer and the city they reside? It takes a lot of factors, but if you get the right experts involved, it can be done! That’s just what NAVWAR did when we partnered with both the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and the University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business to publish the newest edition of the NAVWAR......
Audio by Kara McDermott and Ramon Go | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) | 01.30.2024
A new year marks new opportunities for growth and change! If you’re looking for a career change, or simply want to see what else is out there, look no further than the upcoming defense, space, IT, cyber & intel hiring fair at NAVWAR’s Old Town Campus on Monday, February 12. Connect with industry leaders, explore career paths, and pave the way for an exciting and rewarding career in......
