CONFERENCE / EVENT

ACT-IAC Emerging Tech Demo Day

Heritage-Inspired Accountability.
Mission-Driven Impact.

As a wholly owned instrumentality of the Navajo Nation, DDC operates with a purpose beyond profit. Unlike traditional firms beholden to Wall Street or equity partners, our commitment is to the sustainable prosperity of the Navajo Nation and its People. Our Heritage-Inspired Accountability Model allows us to take a different approach—one that prioritizes long-term value, trust, and innovation.

Through our Solution Accelerator Model, we bring proven capabilities that empower delivery teams and accelerate digital transformation for our customers. By investing in open, scalable solutions and fostering true partnership, we don’t merely deliver services—we build lasting relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and mission success.

Solution Accelerators

Simple Data Mesh Architecture (SDMA)

Presenters: Dale Ward & Joe Snell

The Simple Data Mesh Architecture (SDMA) is a cloud-native, serverless, and multi-tenant analytics-as-a-service solution that commoditizes data platform capabilities, transforming them into self-service, on-demand analytics tools accessible directly from the browser.

Turnkey Security and Landing Zone Architecture (TKSA/LZA)

Presenters: Joe Snell & Dale Ward

The Turnkey Security and Landing Zone Architecture (TKSA/LZA) is a multi-tenant, cloud-native security and automation framework designed to rapidly deploy secure, compliant environments for federal agencies. Built with 100% Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), TKSA/LZA enables ATO-ready cloud deployments in under two hours, providing a governance-driven, scalable, and Zero Trust-compliant security architecture for workloads at Impact Levels (IL) 4, 5, and 6.

Generative Optimization and Modernization Engine (GENOME)

Presenters: Michael Peterson, Dale Ward

GENOME is DDC’s AI-driven approach to mainframe and legacy system modernization, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) enhanced Test-Driven Development (TDD) techniques to accelerate, optimize, and de-risk the transition from outdated architectures to modern, maintainable environments.

MDACA Data Fabric Suite (DFS)

Presenters: Lou Ferrucci & Chakib Jaber

MDACA (Multiplatform Data Acquisition, Collection, and Analytics) is a secure, unified, modern data fabric suite that provides centralized near real-time acquisition, routing, transformation, storage, and single-view access to enterprise-wide transactional data assets.

Synthetic Data Engine (SDE)

Presenters: Sharath Sadashivan & Lou Ferrucci

The Synthetic Data Engine (SDE) enables seamless access and creation of meaningful, intelligent synthetic data without compromising the privacy of corresponding sensitive, real data. The SDE is built on 100% open-source and cloud-native technologies and creates non-reversible, artificially generated data assets with the statistical characteristics and correlations of real-world data.

Who We Are

Navajo Blue Corn Cookies

Blue corn cookies are a cherished treat that brings the essence of Navajo culture to life. Made from heirloom blue corn, a sacred ingredient in Navajo tradition, the cookies are more than just a snack — they are a connection to the land and the people who have cultivated it for centuries.

Blue corn, known as “naa’doołkǫǫz,” holds deep cultural significance for the Navajo, symbolizing resilience, sustenance, and the blessings of the earth. Each cookie reflects this heritage, offering a rich, nutty flavor that is both nourishing and deeply rooted in Navajo culinary practices. By enjoying these cookies, you are partaking in a tradition that honors the enduring spirit of the Navajo people, celebrating their history, culture, and tradition.

Advancing the Code Talker Legacy

Twenty-nine Navajo Code Talkers forged an unbreakable code that became a decisive force in the Allies’ victory during World War II. Known as Platoon 382, they were the first all-Indian, all-Navajo platoon in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Drawing upon the wisdom and resilience passed down through generations, these warriors transformed the Navajo language into an innovative tool of war, critical to the success of U.S. military operations.

Harnessing this spirit of ingenuity, DDC carries on the Code Talker legacy by uniting people, capabilities, and technology to solve complex challenges facing the healthcare community. Our work is a tribute to the Code Talkers’ heritage, reflecting their values of service, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence as we deliver critical healthcare solutions that enhance the well-being and readiness of our nation’s defenders. By merging our cultural heritage with modern technology through our heritage-inspired capabilities model, DDC continues to safeguard our nation’s health and prosperity for future generations.