Introducing Rebellion Defense

Tune in as Adam Simmons interviews Tony Ierardi and Eric Schoonover of Rebellion Defense. From Analysis, Data Security, and streamlined data transfer, learn more about how they are building a new defense digital base and working towards the future of all-domain operations. Find out more about Rebellion Defense at rebelliondefense.com.

Tony Ierardi | Rebellion Defense

Tony Ierardi | Rebellion Defense

Eric Schoonover | Rebellion Defense

Eric Schoonover | Rebellion Defense

Tony Ierardi, Strategic Engagements Lead

Tony Ierardi currently leads Strategic Engagements for Rebellion defense. Tony served in the U.S. Army for 37 years, retiring in August 2019. His culminating assignment was service as the Director, Joint Staff J-8 where he oversaw Joint Chiefs of Staff analytic assessments and all matters related to current and future requirements for forces, capabilities, budgets, and resources for the U.S. Joint Force. Tony directed a broad strategic portfolio and was closely involved in the development and initial implementation of the most recent National Defense Strategy. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, HQ, Department of the Army and commanded the Army’s 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.

Eric Schoonover, Engineering Lead

Eric Schoonover is a software engineer experienced in building high-scale, cloud-based systems. He has more than 15 years of experience working as a principal-level software engineer at Netflix, Microsoft, the U.S. Digital Service, the Defense Digital Service, and various startups. While at DDS, he managed all Air Force engagements and received the Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service from the secretary of the Air Force. Eric has been with Rebellion since the company’s founding and leads the software engineering team.


Series: Industry Limelight
Podcast: Project Geospatial
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Adam Simmons

Geospatial Industry Consultant | Founder, Project Geospatial

Adam Simmons is a geospatial technology liaison and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across the defense and commercial sectors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he specialized in imagery analysis and order of battle before transitioning to executive leadership as the CEO of Midgard Raven, LLC and the founder of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to highlighting innovation within the geospatial ecosystem. Adam bridges the gap between technical development and market storytelling, leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and industry consultant to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsimmonsgeo
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