Defense Technology
Defense Technology Platform Launch
A defense-focused DevSecOps platform faced stalled growth due to fragmented UX, complex accreditation workflows, and difficulty attracting design talent—despite a strong technical foundation.
Client
Defense-Focused DevSecOps Platform
Timeline
14 months
Sector
Defense Technology
Challenge
The platform had excellent technology but poor user experience. Compliance workflows were confusing, customers struggled with ATO preparation, and the product team lacked design leadership. This created friction in sales cycles and limited expansion into government agencies. The company needed design operations to match their technical excellence.
Approach
01
UX Consolidation
Unified fragmented interfaces into cohesive experience
▪Design system creation
▪Unified navigation architecture
▪Component library
02
Compliance Redesign
Simplified complex ATO and accreditation workflows
▪Guided ATO preparation flow
▪Automated compliance documentation
▪Security control mapping
03
Design Team Building
Established design operations and mission-driven design culture
▪Design team hiring and structure
▪Design-dev collaboration process
▪User research program
Impact
$32M raised
Series B Funding
Improved product experience accelerated fundraising success
74% faster
ATO Preparation
Streamlined workflows dramatically reduced certification time
Major growth
Market Traction
Secured contracts across federal and state agencies
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Design operations transformed us from a technical platform to a product that government agencies actually want to use.
VP of Product
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