—-Bio—-Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning program management (Project Maven OG) and integration into strategic, operational and tactical intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, operations, logistics and cyber security framework. Originally from Indianapolis Indiana, Brian Ward is currently a Senior Professional AI Operations/Cyber lead for Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab but is a former Air Force trained geospatial intelligence analyst who supported OEF, OIF and multiple contingency operations for over 14 years. He also deployed with Special operations forces such as Seal Teams and embedded with The 75th Ranger Regiment through SOCOM - JSOC and AFSOC as an ISR Tactical controller supporting a range of operations in multiple countries. He’s further experienced in leading operational support with CIA and NGA. Within the last 6 years he has led the ever evolving and iterative operationalization of AI in forward deployed environments to include CENTCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, INDOPACOM, SOUTHCOM and NORTHCOM AORs in support of USDI&S, JAIC, NGA and CDAO "Brian is unrelenting in his pursuit of excellence he is a proponent of positive and progressive change within his community; As a motivational team leader and speaker he pursues the beneficial interests of those he leads and motivates. Brian is a generous financial sponsor of community improvement initiatives and outreaches. Brian's unique transformative style of musical talents and abilities continue to encourage many with his messages of hope that inspire positive change. Brian is a remarkably loud and obnoxious gentleman!" -anonymous American