{"id":12559,"date":"2023-06-27T08:04:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=12559"},"modified":"2023-06-27T08:04:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T11:04:11","slug":"la-carrera-militar-en-el-us-army-software-factory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=12559","title":{"rendered":"La carrera militar en el US Army Software Factory"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLa IA en particular, y la ingenier\u00eda de software, pondr\u00e1n en sus manos las herramientas que nuestros soldados necesitan para ganar guerras futuras\u201d dijo el joven Tte 1ro y futuro magister en ingenier\u00eda de software, Como miembro de la cohorte de Army Software Factory, tiene la oportunidad de trabajar junto con otros integrantes del servicio y civiles de todo el pa\u00eds, as\u00ed como con expertos de la industria local, para identificar formas de apoyar a los futuros soldados con soluciones tecnol\u00f3gicas inteligentes.<\/p>\n

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AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 At 24, Adam Andre is a husband, homeowner, world traveler and soon-to-be graduate of a master\u2019s degree program in software engineering.<\/p>\n

He is also a full-time Soldier, serving as a first lieutenant with the Army Software Factory at U.S. Army Futures Command.<\/p>\n

Last Wednesday, Andre, who is the youngest Soldier assigned to AFC headquarters in Austin, had the honor of helping to cut AFC\u2019s Army birthday cake, as part of a longstanding Army tradition that calls for the youngest and oldest Soldier present to act as official cake cutters.<\/p>\n

While Andre, a native of Texas, grew up knowing about the Army \u2014 his great-grandfather, grandfather, father and brother all served \u2014 and had an interest in one day serving, he didn\u2019t realize until later on all of the career and personal growth that can come with being a Soldier.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just kind of always had the idea that I would eventually serve, so I decided to go through ROTC in college and get my commission,\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOriginally, I thought I would just do my four years and get out, but landing at the Software Factory opened my eyes to what could be in the Army, and yeah, I\u2019m real excited to be here, excited every day to be here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Part of the appeal of serving as a member of the Army Software Factory \u2014 a first-of-its-kind, Austin-based innovation unit focused on building digital competencies across the Army at all echelons, offering Soldier-built solutions to Army problems and harnessing the innovative spirit of the nation through close collaboration with the tech sector \u2014 is the inherent challenge of trying something complex and new, Andre explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really like how it gives me the opportunity to continuously learn while I\u2019m at work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Even when the work is challenging, he feels consistently motivated to contribute and grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of our work is very brain-intensive work, so a lot of design, a lot of figuring things out. So by the end of the day, you\u2019re really exhausted. But, again, that\u2019s part of the reward of it too. Because at the end of the day, I really feel like I\u2019ve accomplished something,\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n

He also enjoys the variety of outside-of-work activities that the Army Software Factory\u2019s downtown Austin location offers.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiving here is awesome,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Andre and his wife, Carolina, especially like to explore the city\u2019s many restaurants.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe both really like trying different cultures\u2019 foods, and Austin\u2019s obviously a great spot for that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In terms of broader benefits of serving, Andre sees how joining the Army has accelerated his educational and career goals, as well as his ability to be self-sufficient.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it gives you a jump start to your life,\u201d he said. \u201cI had my education paid for by the Army, so if that\u2019s something anyone\u2019s interested in, I would urge them to at least look into it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot can happen; a lot of doors can open for you in the Army.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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1st Lt. Adam Andre, right, pictured in Texas with his wife, Carolina, and their new puppy, Milo. (Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Adam Andre)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As an Army Software Factory cohort member, Andre has the opportunity to work alongside fellow service members and Department of the Army Civilians from around the country, as well as local industry experts, to identify innovative ways to support future Soldiers with savvy tech solutions.<\/p>\n

He joined the program in January, opting for the software engineering track, and is currently undergoing rigorous training as part of an accelerator phase designed to get cohort members up to speed on key coding and development tools and procedures.<\/p>\n

Andre previously served as a platoon leader in the 1st Cavalry Division\u2019s Signal Intelligence and Sustainment Company at Fort Cavazos, Texas, but was seeking out more technical experience when he came across a posting on the Army\u2019s Assignment Interactive Module advertising positions with the Army Software Factory. He found the chance to hone his software engineering skills, which he had previously been building through education and a college internship, through the role appealing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI kind of fell into it and also sought it out at the same time,\u201d he said of his path to the Army Software Factory.<\/p>\n

He views the Software Factory as an optimal environment for learning, where everyone is enthusiastic to grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great being a part of that, and being able to learn every day and push the Army forward into a new era,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Andre is also excited to be part of a team that is prototyping the future force and identifying new ways to support operations on fast-paced, multi-domain battlefields.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI in particular, and software engineering, is going to put the tools that our Soldiers need to win future wars in their hands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As for the most rewarding part of his current role?<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely being able to align my personal interests with being in the Army, and just coming to work every day and being surrounded by people who want to be here, who want to learn with you and are willing to take the time to really sit down and help you whenever you need it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Andre additionally appreciates how Austin\u2019s status as a tech hub often translates to beneficial Army Software Factory partnerships with industry and awareness of industry best practices. In the coming months, he looks forward to participating in hands-on software development projects, framing multifaceted problem sets and gaining his Additional Skill Identifier, all with any eye toward developing in-demand capabilities that will benefit the Army in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m definitely very happy to be here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Fuente:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.army.mil<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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