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For the experienced IR practitioners in my network -- sharing a Sr Incident Response Engineer role worth a deep look. I have a number of acquaintances that work at Archer, and they all have only good things to report. High performance, innovation first, compliance driven, operationally focused. Commercial and DoD aviation so the stakes are real -- true mission critical work, not checkbox security. Career defining role for somebody that needs to be invested in what they are protecting. #incidentresponse #IR #TDIR #DFIR #cybersecurity #threathunting

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Our CTO, Erick Went, recently joined the "Innovation in the Inland Empire" panel to discuss the Southern California Aerospace and Defense Coalition at the War-fighting Innovation Summit. Alongside top industry voices, the conversation centered on a vital reality: We must move at the speed of the need. We believe technology without purpose is just a toy. To support the modern warfighter, we focus on: •Alignment Before Iteration: Engineering precision by aligning tech to mission requirements before the first prototype. •Operational Urgency: As Erick noted, "This is the fastest we’ve ever gone and the slowest we will ever go." •Our goal is to ensure that innovation isn't just fast but is actually applied. We bridge the gap between "interesting" tech and mission-ready capability, helping partnerships move with both intention and urgency. A huge thank you to Creative Defense Foundation and FedTech for hosting a stellar event and highlighting the incredible innovation happening across the Inland Empire and beyond.

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Over the past few months, I’ve been leading a modernization project for a large legacy ERP system in the maritime industry for our client in Jit Team. Part of this work has involved figuring out how to use AI tools to speed up development and improve coding workflows. We've explored multiple models and tools but the best outcomes so far are with a properly configured Claude Code. We ended up building a simple, predictable workflow that my team follows. The structure looks roughly like this: Planning commands: We use a small set of commands (/feature, /bug, /chore) to generate detailed implementation plans. We usually do this by copying the Jira ticket content and adding a few sentences with additional details. Implementation command: Once a plan is reviewed and approved, we run an /implementation command that follows all rules and documentation while adhering to the previously defined implementation plan step by step. Testing and review commands: We have commands focused on result validation: running tests, using the Playwright MCP server for end-to-end testing, and a review command that performs a PR-like review. Documentation command: The /document command can be used to generate .md files for specific features, which can then be leveraged by AI tools to better understand the context. We also have a comprehensive setup of hooks and skills for Claude that automatically extend the context with proper rules, conventions, and documentation. The improvements we’ve observed are practical and noticeable: - Code style is much more consistent across team members - AI-generated work usually requires fewer review cycles - Claude gets the first version right more often, which reduces frustration - Documentation inside the code is produced automatically and is of good quality - The entire team now uses the same workflow, making work more predictable None of this is a breakthrough on its own, but together it removes much of the usual frustration caused by AI tools hallucinating or failing to provide accurate solutions to prompts. I see a lot more excitement than frustration, both personally and among team members, when using Claude Code with this specific setup. In the comments, I’ll share some links to sources we used as inspiration, which might also help you build a similar setup for your projects. We’re now trying to understand how to measure the actual speed-up. At the moment, we’re comparing the real days spent on tasks with our t-shirt size estimates, but this doesn’t give us specific improvement numbers. Ideally, you would need to clone a developer and give them the same task, one with AI, one without. Of course, this is not possible and I'd love to hear about some proven ways for measuring this properly.

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Proud to see Nominal's work with the Navy featured in Defense Daily! Cal Biesecker covered our role in Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) CCA demonstration — where Nominal's platform helped the Navy go from flight test to actionable data insights in hours instead of days or weeks. That speed matters when you're trying to iterate on autonomous systems at the pace the mission demands. Thanks to Cal for the time and the thoughtful coverage. And to the teams at PMA-208, PMA-281, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Shield AI, and Coherent Technical Services, Inc. — it's an honor to support this work. https://lnkd.in/gC2ER7hs

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Collaboration at Work: Monterey Bay Tech Hub Big things happen when partners unite! Co-founded by MBEP, UC Santa Cruz & DART, the Tech Hub is positioning our region as a national leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) & drone technology. With $7.45M secured by MBEP, airports in Marina, Salinas, Hollister & Watsonville will launch California’s first FAA-compliant AAM test corridors—advancing clean-energy drones, eVTOL aircraft & aerospace innovation. Together, we’re fueling innovation, creating future jobs & strengthening our economy. Learn More: https://ow.ly/ms1z50WOvaq #MBEP #MBTH #DART #UCSC #AdvancedAirMobility #Collaboration #Innovation #CentralCoast #FutureOfWork Tahra Goraya Jahyzanna Wieder Maure Gildea Alexander Francés

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Commerce & Revenue Optimization ​ Today, recommendations are the default in commerce—guests expect relevant options, not generic offers. Onboard is no different. ​ ​ Ascendion helps cruise lines use AI-driven personalization to make it easy for guests to discover, explore, and buy—whether it’s dining, retail, or excursions. With predictive offers and tailored recommendations, every interaction has the potential to increase spend and satisfaction. ​ ​ When commerce feels natural and helpful, it becomes part of the experience, rather than a distraction. ​ ​ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guDUnmNc ​ ​ #CruiseLine #Ascendion #FutureOfWork #EngineeringAI #DigitalCommerce ​

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🚨 Another significant workforce shift hits the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem.  MicroVision — a long‑standing Seattle‑area lidar and perception‑software company — has announced 49 layoffs at its Redmond headquarters, with cuts landing heavily on senior engineering and technical leadership roles. This move comes at a pivotal moment for the company, following two major acquisitions (Luminar assets and Scantinel Photonics) and ahead of its upcoming Q4 earnings report. The concentration of impacted roles tells a deeper story about how organizations are restructuring to navigate capital constraints, product pivots, and the evolving economics of autonomy and sensor technology. 🔍 Key Takeaways for Tech Professionals & Leaders  📉 Senior technical leadership impacted: Director‑level roles in Supply Chain, IT, and Operations were among those cut — a signal that restructuring is reaching deeper into strategic layers of the org.  🔧 Engineering-heavy reductions: The majority of affected employees sit within engineering and technical functions, reflecting shifting priorities in R&D and product roadmaps.  🤝 M&A integration pressures: Recent acquisitions often trigger overlapping functions, consolidation, and reprioritization — especially in hardware‑intensive sectors like lidar.  🌐 Industry-wide ripple effects: As autonomous systems, robotics, and sensor companies recalibrate, we’re seeing a broader trend of orgs tightening around core competencies and near-term revenue paths.  📊 Workforce resilience remains critical: These shifts underscore the importance of adaptable skill sets, cross-functional fluency, and operational resilience across tech disciplines. 💬 Why This Matters  Layoffs at this scale — especially at senior levels — are more than cost-cutting. They reflect strategic repositioning in a sector where timelines, capital cycles, and competitive pressures are rapidly evolving. For job seekers, leaders, and recruiters, this is another reminder that technical depth + business alignment is becoming the new baseline for long-term career durability. 🤝 To those impacted  The Pacific Northwest tech community is strong, connected, and resilient. If you were affected, please feel free to reach out — happy to help with networking, referrals, or resume/LinkedIn optimization. If anyone from #MicroVision sees this post, you can use my network to see if anyone can help you move forward in your career. Here is the article link and let me know your thoughts. Article Link - https://lnkd.in/gJJsEfNi    #Layoffs #WorkforceTrends #EngineeringLeadership #AutonomousSystems #LidarTechnology #TechCareers #PNWTech #OperationsLeadership #ITLeadership #JobMarketInsights #TechNews #MicroVision #Seattle #Washington

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Through our advanced command and control system, COAST Autonomous is demonstrating how autonomous ground vehicles can perform critical airfield tasks like FOD sweeping, perimeter patrols, and vegetation management, safely and efficiently. #Robotics #Safety #Autonomous #FOD #AI

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United Ways of California reached another Data Interoperability innovation milestone today (https://lnkd.in/gRrrrwA9.) Data Interoperability is a detail oriented, multi organization effort to pass JUST the right amount of data on a person, to help better coordinate social care for the least privileged. We then need to establish precise specifications, unique to Care Use Cases. We were so pleased to be the first to work with Connecting for Better Health – the CA industry collaborative – on a referral data payload for Housing Support. A BIG thanks to Richard Kwong & Mitch Lindsay of C4BH, and to Scott Knaub of UWCA and Michael Cornew of Orange County United Way. Great progress. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE:  https://lnkd.in/gRrrrwA9 #CAUnitedWays #211 #UnitedWays #DxF #DataExchange #California #SocialCare

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Appreciate NDIA spotlighting this important conversation. If we want SPEED, we have to be precise about what we mean: speed of learning, speed of integration, and speed of decision. Digital acquisition is not about digitizing paperwork. It is about engineering the environment in which decisions are made. Adam "AJ" Jarnagin Ian Northrop Angela Dupont

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𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲) AI is changing how we build software. It is also letting attackers operate at machine speed and massive scale. At MTSI, your work will strengthen national security by making secure, compliant delivery the default for teams building AI/ML, Modeling and Simulation, data, embedded, and other mission software for MTSI's Department of War (DoW) customers. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲: The SDLC is now an attack surface, and AI is scaling every weakness. That shift puts the CI/CD pipeline and DevSecOps at the center of defense, where security and compliance must be enforced automatically, every build, every time. You will join a high caliber DevSecOps team that stays ahead of the threats by building the paved road for secure delivery, so product teams do not carry the research and compliance burden alone. We make secure by design and compliant by default real in every build.

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