Meet Our Tribe

We’re more than a team. We’re a chosen family, rooted in shared values and built for impact.

Grounded in wisdom from our roots and forged through decades of public service, we bring together indigenous professionals, veterans, LGBTQ technologists, and allies who believe that diverse voices create stronger platforms, smarter solutions, and better outcomes for the people we serve.

We’re builders, problem-solvers, and change agents who carry our values into every line of code and every client conversation. Because when you build with intention and inclusion, the products endure and so do the opportunities it creates in our communities.

Below, you’ll meet the people who bring that mission to life every day. From experienced technologists to rising stars, each member of our team contributes not just skills, but insight, creativity, and lived experience—helping us deliver with excellence while expanding what’s possible in public interest technology.

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Rusty Pickens

Founder & Principal | Federal Cloud Expert

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John Esteves

Product Manager & Scrum Master

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Isaiah Joo

Product Manager

Jett McDowell

Jett McDowell

Software Developer

Sergio Jimenez

Sergio Jimenez

Web Designer & Front-End Developer

Conner Smith

Conner Smith

QA Specialist & Software Developer

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Bhavya (Kiran) Valiveti

Salesforce Engineer

Experts and Advisors

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Satya Malla

Salesforce Architect

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Dave Colangelo

DevSecOps & Cloud Engineer

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Carl Sieber

Human Centered Designer