Micro Journeys: The Pulse of What’s Next
Micro Journeys: The Pulse of What’s Next
Podcast Description
Welcome to Micro Journeys, the podcast that puts you on the front lines of U.S. defense innovation—one remarkable story at a time. Hosted by Daniel Marrujo of Trusted Strategic Solutions, this series delivers a behind-the-scenes look at the trailblazers who’ve shaped the national security landscape through microelectronics, advanced technology, and strategic leadership.From national security engagements and global conflict zones to cutting-edge technologies and federal innovation hubs, each episode dives into the pivotal experiences of defense insiders, military veterans, technologists, and policymakers who’ve helped the United States stay ahead of the curve. Guests include elite voices ranging from elite military brass to programs such as those leading the microelectronics commons initiative which is leading a billion dollar Department of Defense investments. Whether it’s fielding AI-integrated defense systems, reverse-engineering critical chips for legacy aircraft, or standing up national policy at the White House, these are the real stories of people solving America’s toughest problems.In every episode, you’ll get deep technical storytelling from inside the U.S. defense apparatus, powerful leadership lessons forged under pressure, and rare strategic insight into areas like semiconductor policy, digital twin technology, quantum and cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration. It’s an authentic look at the people behind the programs—those driving the future of military readiness, defense technology, and the U.S. technology ecosystem.If you are in aerospace, dual use technology or worldwide technology investments, or just want a rare window into how the U.S. prepares for what's next, Micro Journeys is your go-to listen.Micro Journeys with Daniel Marrujo.A Trusted Strategic Solutions Original Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on national security innovation, microelectronics, and advanced technology, featuring episodes that delve into topics like AI-integrated defense systems, semiconductor policy, and the modernization challenges facing military technology. For example, conversations highlight the impacts of aging components on the B-52 bomber and public-private collaborations in defense.
Welcome to Micro Journeys, the podcast that puts you on the front lines of U.S. defense innovation—one remarkable story at a time.
Hosted by Daniel Marrujo of Trusted Strategic Solutions, this series delivers a behind-the-scenes look at the trailblazers who’ve shaped the national security landscape through microelectronics, advanced technology, and strategic leadership.
From national security engagements and global conflict zones to cutting-edge technologies and federal innovation hubs, each episode dives into the pivotal experiences of defense insiders, military veterans, technologists, and policymakers who’ve helped the United States stay ahead of the curve. Guests include elite voices ranging from elite military brass to programs such as those leading the microelectronics commons initiative which is leading a billion dollar Department of Defense investments. Whether it’s fielding AI-integrated defense systems, reverse-engineering critical chips for legacy aircraft, or standing up national policy at the White House, these are the real stories of people solving America’s toughest problems.
In every episode, you’ll get deep technical storytelling from inside the U.S. defense apparatus, powerful leadership lessons forged under pressure, and rare strategic insight into areas like semiconductor policy, digital twin technology, quantum and cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration. It’s an authentic look at the people behind the programs—those driving the future of military readiness, defense technology, and the U.S. technology ecosystem.
If you are in aerospace, dual use technology or worldwide technology investments, or just want a rare window into how the U.S. prepares for what’s next, Micro Journeys is your go-to listen.
Micro Journeys with Daniel Marrujo.
A Trusted Strategic Solutions Original Podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jerry Reimers’ career journey spans from an unexpected pivot away from medicine to becoming a pivotal figure in U.S. military law, intelligence, and national security policy. In this episode of Micro Journeys, Jerry recounts how a scheduling mishap led him to political science and eventually into law, which became the launchpad for his time in the Navy JAG Corps and his deep dive into international and military law. What followed was a remarkable trajectory into national security and intelligence work that helped shape how the United States tracks and mitigates threats before they materialize.
The conversation dives into Jerry’s work in identity intelligence and counter-IED (improvised explosive device) strategy, shedding light on how interagency collaboration and biometrics played a crucial role in “getting left of boom.” Jerry unpacks the challenge of connecting data across agencies, creating information-sharing ecosystems, and navigating the complex legal frameworks that underpin national security operations. From executive orders to stovepiped databases, Jerry outlines the persistent gaps and the systems now in place to prevent future breakdowns in coordination.
Tune in to hear how one person’s evolving path—from prosecutor to military lawyer, to intelligence officer and national security strategist—helped save lives, influence policy, and set enduring standards for interagency cooperation and identity intelligence.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- 1:10 – How Jerry’s accidental path led from biomedical engineering to political science and law
- 04:20 – The draw of the Navy JAG Corps and how “A Few Good Men” delayed his application
- 06:22 – What it’s like to practice all forms of law in the military
- 11:00 – How Jerry transitioned from Navy JAG to General Counsel for the Army’s Intel Center
- 18:48 – Identity intelligence and standing up interagency cooperation on counter-IED efforts
- 36:45 – How different U.S. agencies coordinate on biometrics and intelligence to prevent terrorism
- 57:00 – Jerry’s reflections on legacy, systems that outlast paper policies, and paying it forward
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