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In honor of #NationalInternDay this week, Rise8 is stoked to recognize and celebrate past, current, and future #DODSkillBridge Interns who pair with us to gain valuable civilian work experience and contribute to  a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. We recognize the unique talents and boundless tenacity our interns developed in selfless service to our nation, and value the opportunity to enable those skills in transition to the next phase of their careers. Rise8 interns engage in critical decision-making processes that contribute to outcomes in production, ensure project success through collaboration on balanced teams, and thrive on both continuous learning and creative problem solving. Are you ready to rise? Rise8 is #GPTWCertified and #Hiring! Check out our DoD-SkillBridge opportunities and other open positions: https://lnkd.in/gRFYSxBp  Darius DeSpain, SkillBridge Intern, Engineering Clayton Spakes, MBA, SkillBridge Intern, Product Management Justin Reynolds, Software Engineer Drew Fugate, Software Engineer Michael Maye, Software Engineer   Graham Primm, Platform Engineer Cara McLean, Marketing Coordinator

“More than 80% of the time it takes to get a traditional [Authority to Operate] ATO is spent waiting in the queue…Waiting often leads to obsolescence.” 💀 In a recent Federal News Network article, Rise8 Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger spotlights the red tape and process bottlenecks that delay the adoption of modern software delivery practices. Discover how embracing the ongoing authorization process can help overcome bureaucratic delays, better manage emerging threats, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Access the full article: https://lnkd.in/emfMysfX #cATO #GovTech #RiskManagement #DevOps

💡“You should think of government as a service just like any other…not unlike businesses, you have to be able to come through on an amazing service to your customers…” Take a listen for insights from Bryon Kroger, Founder and CEO of Rise8, as he discusses how to achieve a great customer experience by delivering services and then measuring them with #DevSecOps at the core of what you do. Presented with Carahsoft #GovTech #Innovation #CustomerExperience

User-centered design is the 💙of outcomes in production. Rise8 is revolutionizing the way organizations develop and deliver software because we believe in a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. Real impact results from #Outcomes: changes in human behavior based on what users do with features (outputs).  Like software, our job is never done, but we will always celebrate the achievements of our clients in their pursuit to continuously deliver software users love. #TogetherWeRise #GovTech

🎇Break out those sparklers - we’re celebrating one-year work anniversaries for 3️⃣ incredible Risers who reflect our focus on balanced teams! Congratulations to Basudev Rijal (RJ), a #SoftwareEngineer, who uses extraordinary willpower to get comfortable being uncomfortable to drive his personal growth. Cheers to Cody Ray, a #ProductManager, who is focused on delivering the right solutions for the right problems. And a nod to Sagar Akre who, as a #ProductDesigner, enables organizations to achieve new levels of mission-related outcomes through strategically designed, human-centered products. These A-Players drive outcomes in production of valuable software users love to use. Thank you for your contributions to the Rise8 mission; cheers to many more years of innovation, collaboration, and shared success. Together, we rise. #ReadytoRise #GPTWCertified #WereHiring

Ready to reduce risk, boost developer morale, enhance feature release collaboration, and maximize efficiency in pre-production environments? ✅✅ 🎯Dive into the world of feature management with LaunchDarkly’s Sara Mazer in her #Prodacity talk on the power of feature management and dark launching. ▶Watch the full talk and learn from one of the pioneers in feature management on how to streamline software deployments and ensure seamless user experiences 🔄 https://lnkd.in/e7Ai6cWS   🔔 Follow Rise8 and hit the notification bell for more Prodacity updates! And SAVE THE DATE for our next symposium, February 4-6, 2025. We can’t wait to see you in #Nashville!✨ #TogetherWeRise #GovTech #DefenseInnovation

💯%: a measure of the urgent need for better metrics and visibility across the #GovTech software delivery process. In their #Prodacity talk, Planview’s Jim Tranquill and Dan Feminella highlight the staggering statistics to demonstrate the critical need for Value Stream Management, visibility into flow, and a more comprehensive understanding of metrics to bridge the gap between business and technology: 🤯 8% - - what Agile teams deliver from their original plan  ❌ 20% - feature cancelation after code is written 0️⃣ 35% - products with zero capacity for new work  🔓 85% - products with an under-investment in security and tech debt  🌫 95% - value streams that lack visibility of real efficiency Watch the full talk for a structured approach on measuring and improving the flow of work to significantly improve efficiency in transforming your software delivery process🎬 https://lnkd.in/e_FcbTx7 ✨ICYMI…Prodacity is headed to #Nashville! SAVE THE DATE, February 4-6, 2025 and get on the list to be the among the first to receive new updates (link in comments). #TogetherWeRise #GovTech #Innovation

⚡⚡Are you at the Digital Spaceport of the Future Challenge Showcase Event in El Segundo, CA today? If yes, don’t miss the chance to connect with Rise8’s Director of Growth, Carlo Viray and Cloud Security Engineer, Justin Joseph! We’re honored to be part of this exclusive SpaceWERX event where we can share our innovative solutions and support the United States Space Force’s digital transformation. Today promises insightful discussions and potential collaborations, and we’re here for it! 🤝 Seek out Carlo and Justin to discuss how we can drive relentless progress, together. Driven, we rise🚀 #GovTech #DevOps #DefenseInnovation

“Ongoing authorizations are the most effective way for #DOD to streamline software delivery and ensure a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software.” In a recent C4ISRNET article, Rise8 Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger explores the continuous Authority to Operate (#cATO) model as a superior way to manage risk after achieving initial authorization. This approach is preferable to repeatedly seeking a traditional Authority to Operate (ATO) where delays can significantly impact critical missions. Discover how cATO enhances the speed of delivering high-quality, secure #Software. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enr6qtD8 #GovTech #DevOps #CyberSecurity #DefenseInnovation

“Fall seven, rise eight.” Today we’re inspired by the courage of American revolutionaries who forged a path for our new nation. We draw strength from their spirit of innovation and change. At Rise8, we honor their vision for a better tomorrow with a commitment to a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. ✨May we all find inspiration in the possibilities of a better tomorrow and remember that freedom is not free. 🇺🇲Happy Independence Day!🇺🇲