Jan. 13, 2026

Mission Modernized: How AI is Reshaping Intelligence from the Inside Out | The Pair Program Ep86

Mission Modernized: How AI is Reshaping Intelligence from the Inside Out | The Pair Program Ep86

Mission Modernized: How AI is Reshaping Intelligence from the Inside Out | The Pair Program Ep86

On today’s episode of The Pair Program, we’re joined by Sheetal Patel, former CIA Assistant Director for the Transnational and Technology Mission Center, and Bruce Frost, Vice President of Intelligence at Rhombus Power, to discuss how AI is reshaping modern intelligence. With decades of experience across government and industry, they break down what it really takes to modernize analysis, move faster in high-stakes environments, and build trust in emerging technologies.

What we cover in this episode:

  1. How AI is transforming open-source intelligence
  2. Predictive models and threat forecasting
  3. Bias and transparency in AI systems
  4. Public-to-private sector career transitions
  5. Innovation inside national security missions

About Sheetal Patel: Sheetal is a former CIA senior executive with 28 years of service across national security and intelligence. She served as Assistant Director for the Transnational and Technology Mission Center, where she built and led a new team focused on emerging technologies. She also previously held the role of Assistant Director for CIA for Counterintelligence.

About Bruce Frost: Bruce joined Rhombus Power in September 2022, where he serves as Vice President of Intelligence. Prior to joining Rhombus Power, Bruce was a senior executive at CIA where he held a variety of leadership roles including Associate Deputy Director of CIA for Operations.

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