Welcome to Digital Frontlines - the podcast where digital transformation meets the grit and strategy of the U.S. Military. Join us as we explore the secrets of digital transformation, blending military leadership with commercial agility. Each episode features exclusive insights from thought leaders in Agile, DevOps, and more as we tackle the challenges of modernizing organizations through technology, culture, and innovation.
Our guests include celebrated authors, digital engineers, U.S. Military pioneers, and industry experts, each with decades of experience driving excellence on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Digital Frontlines is more than interviews - it’s about real stories, shared experiences, and hard-won lessons that inform and inspire. Whether you're a military officer or a passionate technologist, our podcast offers a unique blend of professional wisdom and cultural insight. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve, learn from the best, and lead change in today’s dynamic tech landscape.
Ready to transform your organization and drive innovation? The mission begins now. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows.
Ep. 14 - Fred Simon & Kelly Hartman from JFrog Software
Fred Simon and Kelly Hartman discuss the origins of Artifactory, securing software supply chains, and helping public sector teams deliver faster in an interview with Heath Dorn.
9 Sept 2025
Ep. 13 - Colt Whittall, former Chief Experience Officer in the Department of the Air Force
Heath Dorn interviews Colt Whittall, former Chief Experience Officer for the Department of the Air Force, about his transformative work in digital experience and user satisfaction across the DoD.
22 Jul 2025
Ep. 12 - Jim Kirby US Army Veteran & Space Force Operator
Jim Kirby, a U.S. Army and Space Force veteran, discusses applying military strategies like the OODA loop to enhance orbital operations and defense innovation, emphasizing discipline and teamwork in this interview.
9 Jul 2025
Ep. 11 - Nathen Harvey DORA Lead at Google
Nathen Harvey, Google Cloud Developer Relations engineer, analyzes the 2024 DORA report, revealing trade-offs between AI velocity and system stability for high-consequence teams in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
Ep. 10 - JT Nicol
Transformation Coach John "JT" Nicol shares his four decades of Agile leadership experience, helping organizations become high-velocity delivery machines, in this interview episode.
10 Jun 2025
Ep. 9 - Warrior Mindset: Randy Couture on Fighting, Service, and Veteran Advocacy
UFC legend Randy Couture discusses the mental fortitude required for success in fighting and military service, highlighting his work supporting veterans through the Extreme Couture GI Foundation in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
Ep. 8 - DevOps Origins & the Next Frontier, Andrew Clay Shafer on Digital Frontlines
Andrew Clay Shafer, DevOps trailblazer, discusses the origins of DevOps and the future of platform engineering with host Heath Dorn in an interview.
27 May 2025
Ep. 7 - Heath Dorn
Heath Dorn discusses his favorite books on technology, leadership, and China that he champions within the US Space Force, offering insights into digital transformation; this is an interview.
20 May 2025
Ep. 6 - Day in the Life of Digital Transformation
Heath Dorn provides an overview of the day in the life of a Agile Transformation. He dives into how to transforms a program in the US Goverment, impliments Agile Delivery with DevSecOps.
13 May 2025
Ep. 5 - James Sheridan
CTO of Digital Transformations, AI Engineer
9 May 2025
Ep. 4 - Marina Nitze "Hack your Burearcracy"
Author of "Hack your Burearcracy" and former CTO of the VAGet her book now at: https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Your-Bureaucracy-Things-Matter/dp/0306827751
6 May 2025
Ep. 4 - Marina Nintz "Hack your Burearcracy"
Author of "Hack your Burearcracy" and former CTO of the VA
6 May 2025
Ep. 4 - Marina Nintz
Author of "Hack your Burearcracy" and former CTO of the VA
29 Apr 2025
Ep. 3 - Drake Garcia Platform One
Leading agile adoption for the DoD's Platform Onehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drake-garcia-a991291a9/
22 Apr 2025
Ep. 2 - USMC Colonel Bryan Eovito
Bryan is USMC Colonel, commanding the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) secures, operates, and defends the Marine Corps Enterprise Network.https://www.mccog.marines.mil/About/Leaders/Biography/Article/3442373/commanding-officer/
15 Apr 2025
Ep. 1 - "From Silicon Valley to Space Force: My Mission to Accelerate Warfighter Tech and Deter China".
Heath Dorn is a digital transformation leader with decades of experience turning around critical technology programs in both the commercial sector and the U.S. military. As the founder of Digital Frontlines, Heath has helped Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Space Force accelerate delivery, cut through red tape, and bring mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter. His passion is rooted in service delivering fast, secure, and scalable tech solutions that strengthen national defense and deter peer adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. From Silicon Valley boardrooms to defense innovation labs, Heath has been on the frontlines of America’s digital transformation.
12 Apr 2025
Welcome to Digital Frontlines
Welcome to Digital Frontlines - the podcast where digital transformation meets the grit and strategy of the U.S. Military. Join us as we explore the secrets of digital transformation, blending military leadership with commercial agility. Each episode features exclusive insights from thought leaders in Agile, DevOps, and more as we tackle the challenges of modernizing organizations through technology, culture, and innovation.Our guests include celebrated authors, digital engineers, U.S. Military pioneers, and industry experts, each with decades of experience driving excellence on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Digital Frontlines is more than interviews - it’s about real stories, shared experiences, and hard-won lessons that inform and inspire. Whether you're a military officer or a passionate technologist, our podcast offers a unique blend of professional wisdom and cultural insight. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve, learn from the best, and lead change in today’s dynamic tech landscape.Ready to transform your organization and drive innovation? The mission begins now. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows.
Who has been a guest on Digital Frontlines
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Fred Simon
Kelly Hartman
Colt Whittall
Jim Kirby
Nathen Harvey
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YouTube views
1,227
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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Quality
46
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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