How We Ship Outcomes

Continuous delivery unlocks feedback loops, accelerates learning, and gets secure, working software into users’ hands—fast.

What makes it work:
  • Continuous monitoring to detect risk early
  • Automation to fix issues before they escalate
  • Security embedded from the start
  • Rapid vulnerabilities patching to stay compliant
  • Culture change driven by working in a new way

At the core, balanced teams of Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers work together to deliver mission-critical solutions at the speed of need.

Our Core Practices

We map the mission value stream to identify opportunities for the greatest outcomes and apply our core practices. We measure, learn, and do it again—faster, smarter, and always aligned to the mission.

Lean Product Management

Define the right outcomes, validate fast, and focus on delivering mission value over outputs.

Human-Centered Design

Build intuitive, accessible solutions grounded in real user needs.

Extreme Programming

Ship quality software fast through test-driven development, pairing, and continuous integration.

Impact Measured by 
Outcomes in Production

We helped the VA deliver benefits faster with continuous delivery of modern software.
Key outcomes and wins:
  • 84% faster ATOs – from 568 to 87 days
  • 75% faster security fixes – from 143 days to 35
  • First non-DoD agency to achieve continuous ATO (cATO)
  • Faster claims – fewer delays, better accuracy – from 50 to 75% 
We partnered with Guardians to modernize and scale mission-critical apps, enabling faster releases, real-time feedback, and mission-aligned workflows.
Key outcomes and wins:
  • 34,000+ hours saved by eliminating manual, redundant tasks
  • 50% faster mission tasking for real-time operational response
  • 36% lower cognitive load with improved user workflows
  • Deployment cycles cut from months to 64 days
We supported the modernization of cloud-based platforms, driving faster development, improved operability, and a better experience for mission-focused developers.
Key outcomes and wins:
  • 12 apps migrated by clearing pipeline blockers
  • Faster integration of apps, analytics, and visualizations
  • Improved mission readiness through JCWA sync and DevSecOps enablement

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Let’s make SHIP happen.

We’re your mission-obsessed partner ready 
to help you:
  • Minimize risk, maximize outcomes
  • Move beyond plans and rapidly 
ship real, reliable software
  • Ensure compliance and security 
with cATO, the ongoing authorization 
for continuous delivery
  • Go fast forever with the tools, 
playbooks, and transformed 
culture to sustain success