Are you ready to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology, national security, and public sector transformation? In this episode, we bring together two powerhouse leaders from Appian Corporation who are redefining what’s possible with low-code automation.
🔑 Featuring:
• Li Ma, Area Vice President of Defense & Intelligence at Appian, shares her mission to empower the warfighter and safeguard national security through innovative workflow automation solutions tailored for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
• Jason Adolf, Vice President for Appian’s Global Public Sector, unpacks how he helps agencies revolutionize their workflows to deliver faster, better, and more accurate results for their constituents, drawing from 25+ years of government contracting expertise. Together, Li and Jason discuss how Appian’s low-code platform is driving efficiency, empowering mission outcomes, and delivering measurable results across both defense and civilian sectors.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
• Behind-the-scenes insights on delivering automation solutions to the most complex challenges in national security and public service.
• How innovation in workflow automation is transforming the way government agencies operate.
• Personal stories and lessons learned from their journeys as leaders in the tech and public sector landscapes.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of technology and its impact on the missions that matter most.
https://youtu.be/kB0f4vnwadw
Li Ma serves as the Area Vice President of Defense & Intelligence at Appian Corporation, a premier low-code workflow automation platform provider. With a commitment to enhancing mission outcomes across both public and private sectors worldwide, Appian is dedicated to driving efficiency and innovation. In her capacity as a technology executive, Li leads the charge in overseeing Appian’s engagements with the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, leveraging her expertise and highly skilled workforce to ensure the delivery of optimal solutions. Passionate about both technology and customer success, Li strives to empower the warfighter and safeguard national security interests through cutting-edge technology.
Jason Adolf is the Vice President for Appian’s Global Public Sector vertical. Jason specializes in helping agencies automate any workflow to deliver better, faster, and more accurate results to their constituents. He is responsible for go to market strategy and manages a team of experts who bring subject matter expertise into the consultative selling approach. In this role he advises customers on ways to make the most out of their investments in the Appian platform, leaning on 25 years of government contracting experience, 8 as an Appian customer. Prior to joining Appian, Mr. Adolf served as an executive level Director of Shared Services Consulting and Technical Solutions Portfolio at Serco. Mr. Adolf has deep experience in delivering complex technical and business process solutions to large Federal customers including CMS, GSA, VA, FDA, and several DoD customers. Prior to Serco, Mr. Adolf was a principal at SRA International, where he led both internal and external facing teams in deployment of business process management solutions. Mr. Adolf has served as solution architect and advisory roles on major systems implementation include the Eligibility Support Services contract as part of the ACA at CMS and the FDA MARCS program while at SRA International. His expertise in Business Development and Capture Management has made him a key stakeholder in multiple program wins over $100 million dollars. Mr. Adolf holds a degree in Finance from The George Washington University.
00:00 Open
2:17 – Why Did You Choose to Work at This Company?
5:35 – How Did Your Leadership Style Evolve Post-COVID?
9:24 – Insights on the Public Sector
16:04 – A Little-Known Story About Your Journey
22:31 – Reflections on LI MA
27:44 – Finding the Right Person for the Job
30:34 – Defining Success: What Does It Look Like?
35:10 – Who Are You Inspiring?
37:15 – Two Pieces of Advice for Success
38:43 – What Is Your Superpower?
