Join Chief Technologist John Janek and special guest John Ferry, President of Trenchant Analytics, LLC on the latest DevCast episode. In this episode, Ferry shares his transition from military service to government contracting and elaborates on the challenges and strategies in government contracting. He also highlights the importance of understanding both users and customers and navigating the complexities of public sector procurement. Touching on industry conferences, Ferry shares his candid advice for getting the best return on investment attending events and shares strategies and the idea of changing your approach to generate a better experience.

He also speaks to the necessity of creating meaningful products amid the shift from services to products and introduces his initiative, the GovCon Chatham House, a forum for candid industry discussions. The conversation concludes with touching on the GovCon community and the significance of mission-driven work in the public sector.