iO Defence Series: Interview with Royal Navy Commander Jim Briscoe

iO is delighted to bring the next interview of our brand-new group, ‘The Defence Series’. This interview was with the Head of NELSON, Commander Jim Briscoe.

In this interview, Business Manager Danny Watts spoke with Commander Jim Briscoe about Project Nelson and the evolution of Navy Digital Services.

​Some of the topics discussed included;

Experiences in the product workshops by Digi2al and the essential collaboration with your colleagues

Lessons learned from Silicon Valley

Why has there been a disconnect between the way the military operates on the battlefield and how it operates during times of peace

Some of the lessons learned on how to sell a digital-first approach to senior military colleagues

Where will project NELSON and the Navy Digital Services be in 5 years

You can view the full interview at the end.

As part of The Defence Series, we are looking to bring together individuals from all walks of life – whether previous service history, working within the MoD, working for a prime or someone that’s just interested in finding out more.

We will be sharing a range of insights and running events on a regular basis with topics from ‘The Battlefield to the Scrum-board’, ‘Innovation in Defence’, ‘Women in Defence’ and ‘The Future of SME’s’.

Get in touch with Danny – [email protected]