37th & The World: Navigating Innovation and National Security with Justin Fanelli

As digital transformation reshapes the landscape of national defense, the U.S. Navy stands at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies to enhance operational readiness and strategic decision-making.

In this episode, GJIA sits down with Justin Fanelli, Chief Architect at the Department of the Navy, to explore how the Navy is navigating the complex balance between innovation and mission-critical reliability. They discuss the Department’s top priorities in leveraging AI, data systems, and quantum computing—while overcoming the bureaucratic and technical hurdles that often challenge public sector innovation.

Justin also shares insights from his work on the first one-stop data enterprise for Defense Healthcare, revolutionizing both clinical outcomes and research capabilities.

For anyone aspiring to lead innovation within government or military sectors, this conversation offers a rare inside look at how the Navy is shaping the future of digital transformation—and what technologies will define the next decade of national security.