Randy Pilling on Defense Programs, AI’s Role, and The Value of Lifelong Learning in Leadership
T.R. Randy Pilling
Center Director, Acquisition & Program Management at Defense Acquisition University, Department of Defense
Join Dr. Leon Herszon on the “Inside Stories” podcast as he interviews Randy Pilling, the Center Director for Acquisition and Program Management at the Defense Acquisition University. Randy shares his extensive career journey, from his early days in the Air Force to leading multinational teams on critical defense projects like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Learn about the challenges of training thousands of defense professionals, the impact of AI, and the importance of lifelong learning and leveraging wisdom from experienced leaders. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
Leon Herszon, Civil Engineer, Msc, PMP, is finishing his PhD studies and started his career at Shell managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Information Technology and strategic projects. He was invited by IIL to start operations in Brazil, and moved thereafter to the USA. Now he is based in NY acting as Senior Vice-President, managing global and strategic business. He also delivers presentations and training worldwide, including lectures at Rutgers Business School, and communicates in English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.
