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We are proud to partner with Alessa on a transformative journey and inspired by their commitment to consistently ask, ‘How do we drive customer value in every decision we make?’

Alessa's advanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance software empowers its customers with a comprehensive 360-degree view of client risk, covering everything from identity verification to watchlist, sanction, and transaction monitoring. Driven by a commitment to innovation and future-ready technology for current and future customers, Alessa saw an opportunity to evolve its platform into a modern, multi-tenant Software as a Service (SaaS) solution.

Together, we are leveraging modern infrastructure and Configuration as Code to streamline cloud asset delivery and configuration management. By adopting Kubernetes and advanced distributed systems technologies, we are enabling improved scalability, resiliency, and efficient compute resource sharing. Additionally, we are developing microservices and application code to integrate Alessa's robust business logic into a dynamic, multi-tenant architecture.

This collaboration reflects our shared dedication to innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance compliance and risk management for Alessa's customers.

Our CEO - then a lead engineer for a DIA/UFAC program - was selected to be part of a national initiative to modernize the military targeting process and its software tools. In this role, he lead the development of the first cloud-native version of a massive desktop decision support tool that had been in development for decades. This next-generation system required hiring and training over 26 skilled, muti-disciplinary professionals, along with securing Top-Secret accreditation for the deliverables, all achieved in under a year.

Additionally, he actively participated in inter-agency discussions and negotiations for Top Secret network accreditation reciprocity. This blend of technical expertise and strategic insight positioned him as a key contributor to enhancing military operations and software capabilities at a national level.

DIA/UFAC needed to better facilitate the retrieval and analysis of underground site characterization data that is created in sophisticated desktop tools. Some experimentation had been to demonstrate how this data could be extracted and hosted in cloud environments and made available in a variety of formats; e.g., REST APIs, Web UIs, and streaming GIS map data. But a comprehensive solution had never been brought to production.

Our CEO - then a lead engineer on this program - transformed a loose collection of legacy web applications from proofs of concept, into a production-ready enterprise system that successfully achieved a challenging cybersecurity accreditation on Top Secret Networks. Leading and training a team of 12 developers at its peak, he delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines for a demanding client. Despite COVID lockdowns, work completed on this significant transformation in under a year, while still continuously adding new features!

Later, he Led that same team of experienced engineers in the further enhancement and modernization of the system, better aligning it with agency goals. They containerized it, accomplished many tenets of zero-trust via service meshes, and made it accreditation-ready once again. This transformation involved leveraging Kubernetes to enhance scalability and resilience as well as implementing advanced distributed systems approaches for new features. They even incorporated Windows containers in advanced calculation workflows, requiring skillful technical leadership to navigate unique integration challenges.