SAMARA/DATA
SAMARA/DATA
SAMARA/DATA
Where technical innovation meets operational excellence.
Where technical innovation meets operational excellence.
Where technical innovation meets operational excellence.
25+
years of
experience
25+
years of
experience
25+
years of
experience
OUR EXPERTISE
Why Choose Us?
We work with governments, universities, small businesses, large corporations, and fellow scientists looking to solve big problems with scalable solutions.
Government & Institutional
Sub & Prime Government Contracting
Scientific Subject Matter Expertise
Data Management
.gov Secure website management
Startup & Business
Software & Product Development
Team Augmentation
Marketing & Fundraising Support
Security & Compliance
Software & Product Development
Team Augmentation
Marketing & Fundraising Support
Security & Compliance
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OUR SERVICES
Solutions for your unique needs
Fractional Leadership
Rethink the traditional C-suite. Fractional C-suite leaders offer a smart solution for growing organizations. Our proven track record of providing part-time executives with extensive expertise spans multiple industries. We excel at communicating with boards and investors. Most importantly, we integrate seamlessly with your staff to drive growth.
Access a pool of highly qualified C-level professionals across various disciplines.
Gain C-suite expertise without the full-time commitment, optimizing your leadership resources during critical growth or transition phases.
Our fractional leaders excel at adapting to your company culture, working harmoniously with existing staff to implement strategies and drive results.
Security & Privacy
We recognize the challenges in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy and security. Our comprehensive solution keeps your business ahead of the curve. We deliver expert support to implement and maintain robust security practices, ensuring your organization remains prepared for the dynamic digital environment.
Streamline evidence collection across 30+ compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Elevate beyond point-in-time assessments with real-time controls monitoring and proactive risk management strategies.
Enable safe adoption of cutting-edge software by identifying, assessing, and continuously monitoring vendor risks to protect your data ecosystem.
Technical & Scientific Subject Matter Expertise
We understand the complexities of scientific and technical projects at every stage of development. Our team of experts seamlessly integrates with your existing staff, bringing a wealth of cross-functional expertise in science and engineering. We're committed to driving your projects from initial concept to successful completion, enhancing your team's capabilities and ensuring optimal outcomes.
Provide end-to-end assistance for scientific and technical projects, from early-stage planning through to final implementation and review.
Diverse team of specialists with deep knowledge across various scientific disciplines and engineering fields, ensuring holistic project approaches.
Utilize flexible methodologies tailored to your specific project needs, ensuring efficient progress and timely delivery of results.
Technical & Scientific Subject Matter Expertise
We understand the complexities of scientific and technical projects at every stage of development. Our team of experts seamlessly integrates with your existing staff, bringing a wealth of cross-functional expertise in science and engineering. We're committed to driving your projects from initial concept to successful completion, enhancing your team's capabilities and ensuring optimal outcomes.
Provide end-to-end assistance for scientific and technical projects, from early-stage planning through to final implementation and review.
Diverse team of specialists with deep knowledge across various scientific disciplines and engineering fields, ensuring holistic project approaches.
Utilize flexible methodologies tailored to your specific project needs, ensuring efficient progress and timely delivery of results.
#CustomSoftware
#ProductDev
Custom Software Development
Augment your existing team or fully outsource your entire product development function to Samara Data. Onshore and offshore options are available to meet any budget. Each engagement includes comprehensive product and project management services to ensure features are delivered quickly and meet all requirements.
Access top-notch talent with experience in a range of programming languages and environments.
Full-stack developers, front-end specialists, and DevOps teams for virtually any technical stack.
Accelerate feature development, build an MVP, or scale an existing team with specialized talent as needed.
MEET OUR TEAM
Experts Driving Your Success
Our team is composed of experienced professionals who are passionate about driving digital transformation and innovation. Each member brings unique skills and expertise, working together to deliver exceptional results for our clients
Shanna Johnson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Operations and technical executive with experience building complex customer service, sales, and engineering operations. Particularly effective scaling small teams and managing them to significant outcomes. Fractional CEO, COO, and CPO for start-ups and turnarounds.
Matthew Fouch, PhD
CHIEF SCIENTIST
Ph.D. geophysicist and former university professor with 25+ years of experience in project management, technical design, analysis, education, scientific computing, and government contracting. Experience as in-house subject matter expert and fractional CTO.
Rachel Kraft
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Rachel manages all complex client engagements for Samara/Data, leveraging a team of talented project managers. As a start-up founder herself, she brings vast expertise implementing cross-functional projects and managing teams across organizations, industries and time zones.
Nicole Flynn
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Responsible for results-driven marketing and strategic business development programs across verticals. Proven track record growing profits in fast-paced, rapid-changing, high-expectation, entrepreneurial environments through maturity and IPO landscapes.
Erica Lengefeld
SR PROGRAM ANALYST
With a background in finance, office management, and client relations, Erica supports many Samara/Data clients and the back office. She helps facilitate and manage projects, assists with business operations, and provides proposal support.
CLIENTS
What Our Clients Say
Hear from some of our satisfied clients who have transformed their businesses with our help.
Samara/Data has been a critical partner in our growth journey. We started with their Samara360 platform to streamline our security compliance and operational processes, which helped us close our first enterprise clients. As we scaled, their strategic advisory services and fractional leadership were instrumental in building out our technical infrastructure. They're that rare partner who can both implement tactical solutions and provide strategic guidance at the highest level.
Samara/Data has been a critical partner in our growth journey. We started with their Samara360 platform to streamline our security compliance and operational processes, which helped us close our first enterprise clients. As we scaled, their strategic advisory services and fractional leadership were instrumental in building out our technical infrastructure. They're that rare partner who can both implement tactical solutions and provide strategic guidance at the highest level.
Samara/Data has been a critical partner in our growth journey. We started with their Samara360 platform to streamline our security compliance and operational processes, which helped us close our first enterprise clients. As we scaled, their strategic advisory services and fractional leadership were instrumental in building out our technical infrastructure. They're that rare partner who can both implement tactical solutions and provide strategic guidance at the highest level.
Mark Cromack
Mark Cromack
Mark Cromack
Highpass, Inc.
Highpass, Inc.
Highpass, Inc.
Samara/Data's consulting team has been instrumental in improving our operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for streamlining processes, cutting expenses, and implementing standardized workflows. Their responsive service and ability to problem-solve have not only solved our immediate challenges but have become an essential extension of our team, delivering consistent value that directly impacts our bottom line.
Samara/Data's consulting team has been instrumental in improving our operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for streamlining processes, cutting expenses, and implementing standardized workflows. Their responsive service and ability to problem-solve have not only solved our immediate challenges but have become an essential extension of our team, delivering consistent value that directly impacts our bottom line.
Samara/Data's consulting team has been instrumental in improving our operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for streamlining processes, cutting expenses, and implementing standardized workflows. Their responsive service and ability to problem-solve have not only solved our immediate challenges but have become an essential extension of our team, delivering consistent value that directly impacts our bottom line.
Jen Saxton
Jen Saxton
Jen Saxton
Tot Squad, Inc
Tot Squad, Inc
Tot Squad, Inc
Samara/Data's fractional leadership transformed our company from a high cash burn position to profitability within just 18 months. Their strategic improvements to our engineering team, sales structure, and back-office processes drove a 25% revenue increase while nearly doubling our gross margins to 70%. Their guidance through our fundraising and M&A process was invaluable, resulting in multiple acquisition offers that would have been unimaginable before their involvement.
Samara/Data's fractional leadership transformed our company from a high cash burn position to profitability within just 18 months. Their strategic improvements to our engineering team, sales structure, and back-office processes drove a 25% revenue increase while nearly doubling our gross margins to 70%. Their guidance through our fundraising and M&A process was invaluable, resulting in multiple acquisition offers that would have been unimaginable before their involvement.
Samara/Data's fractional leadership transformed our company from a high cash burn position to profitability within just 18 months. Their strategic improvements to our engineering team, sales structure, and back-office processes drove a 25% revenue increase while nearly doubling our gross margins to 70%. Their guidance through our fundraising and M&A process was invaluable, resulting in multiple acquisition offers that would have been unimaginable before their involvement.
Jim Kwon
Jim Kwon
Jim Kwon
cielo24, Inc.
cielo24, Inc.
cielo24, Inc.
FEATURED CASE STUDIES
Success Stories:
Real results for real clients
Discover how we have helped businesses like yours achieve their goals through our expert consulting services.
Case Study: US Arctic Research Commission
CLIENT
US Arctic Research Commission
INDUSTRY
Government
AGENCY SIZE
25 Employees and Contractors
OVERVIEW
Enhancing Security and Availability for Critical Government Resources
Samara/Data teamed with The U.S. Arctic Research Commission to transform its digital infrastructure to meet growing demands amid heightened geopolitical interest in Arctic regions.
The Commission faced significant challenges when its website collapsed under overwhelming traffic, highlighting critical vulnerabilities at a time of increasing Arctic geopolitical significance. Working across multiple stakeholder groups with competing interests, Samara/Data implemented a comprehensive solution that rebuilt the site’s infrastructure with enhanced security protocols, government-compliant infrastructure, and improved accessibility standards.
CHALLENGE
Overwhelming traffic crashes revealed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities at a time of growing geopolitical significance.
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission's digital presence suffered failures as global interest in Arctic regions intensified. With the website unable to handle traffic surges, vital information became inaccessible precisely when stakeholders needed it most. Compounding this technical challenge were the complex organizational dynamics of a web development team requiring a specific development platform, the need for secured and flexible infrastructure, and multiple government stakeholders with competing priorities and requirements. The Commission needed a solution that could simultaneously address technical vulnerabilities, meet strict .gov security requirements, and satisfy diverse stakeholder needs.
SOLUTION
Assessment: Our team began by assuming ownership of the government commission website and conducting a thorough evaluation of existing vulnerabilities, stakeholder needs, and compliance requirements. This assessment revealed critical security gaps and infrastructure limitations that contributed to the site failures.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we developed a comprehensive strategy centered on building a bespoke secure system specifically designed for WordPress that would meet stringent .gov requirements. We identified key integration points with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) standards to ensure compliance while enhancing user experience. Our plan emphasized robust security architecture on Google Cloud Platform to prevent future outages.
Implementation: Working collaboratively with content developers throughout the redesign process, we built and deployed a custom WordPress security solution on Google Cloud Platform that significantly enhanced the site's stability and security posture. We implemented USWDS design standards to improve accessibility while maintaining compliance with government regulations. Throughout implementation, our project management team coordinated effectively between engineering teams, content developers, and various stakeholders, ensuring all competing interests were addressed while maintaining focus on the core technical objectives.
The revitalized U.S. Arctic Research Commission website now serves as a resilient, secure platform capable of handling significant traffic increases while maintaining optimal performance. Through Samara/Data’s robust implementation of WordPress security measures and leveraging of Google Cloud Platform's infrastructure, the Commission can reliably deliver critical information to researchers, policymakers, and the public even during periods of heightened interest. This successful transformation demonstrates how Samara/Data’s strategic technical improvements can directly support mission-critical government functions in geopolitically significant regions.
Case Study: cielo24
Case Study: NOAA
Healthcare
OVERVIEW
Scaling a Healthcare Provider with IT Strategy and Infrastructure Modernization
Samara/Data supported NOAA’s prime contractor to revitalize its tsunami warning system modernization initiative through strategic project recovery and Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical leadership. Facing significant challenges with a multi-million dollar tsunami warning system modernization project that had fallen into high-risk status, NOAA’s prime hired Samara/Data to help salvage the initiative. Through strategic leadership, technical integration, and stakeholder management, the modernization effort was transformed from a troubled project plagued by budget overruns and team dysfunction into a successful MVP implementation.
CHALLENGE
HealthPlus Clinics, a growing network of healthcare providers, faced operational inefficiencies due to disparate systems across its multiple locations.
NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization initiative had fallen into a high-risk status, characterized by significant budget overruns and missed deliverables. Challenging team dynamics created communication barriers that further impeded progress. With client confidence severely eroded and the project's future in jeopardy, NOAA faced the potential failure of an $8 million investment in rebuilding a system vital to public safety and emergency response.
SOLUTION
Strategic Planning: Our team created a three-phase IT strategy focused on
Assessment: Samara/Data’s Chief Scientist Matt Fouch partnered with the federal government prime contractor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the project's technical challenges, team dynamics, and delivery obstacles. This assessment identified critical communication gaps between stakeholders, misaligned development priorities, and opportunities to rebuild trust through focused delivery of core functionality.
Strategic Planning: Based on the assessment findings, the team developed a recovery strategy centered on realigning software development priorities with NOAA's most critical tsunami warning capabilities. The plan established clear technical integration pathways between contractor and government teams, implemented agile development methodologies to demonstrate incremental progress, and created structured stakeholder engagement processes to rebuild confidence.
Implementation: Serving as the primary integrator and technical bridge between the prime contractor and NOAA, the Samara/Data team included a number of SME’s to systematically execute the recovery strategy. Development priorities were recalibrated to focus on delivering core tsunami warning capabilities, while agile methodologies and enhanced quality assurance processes ensured consistent, visible progress. Concurrently, strategic leadership facilitated improved stakeholder communication and engagement, while end-user training and adoption initiatives prepared the organization for successful system deployment.
Through strategic intervention and technical leadership, NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization was successfully transformed from a troubled project to an important first step toward a new warning system. The major investment was brought back within budget constraints while delivering the essential functionality required for public safety.
Case Study: NASA
CLIENT
NASA
INDUSTRY
Government
COMPANY SIZE
1,200+ employees
OVERVIEW
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Rugged Planetary Broadband Micro Seismometer
NASA funded development of next-generation seismometers for extreme extraterrestrial environments through expert coordination of complex multidisciplinary teams. Building on research started in 2010, Samara/Data teamed with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center to leverage their specialized expertise to develop sophisticated seismometers capable of functioning in the harsh conditions of the Moon, Europa, and other planetary bodies. Through strategic scientific and technical leadership, Samara/Data provided bespoke support to help overcome significant engineering challenges to create rugged sensors that expand our capabilities for studying planetary interiors across the solar system
CHALLENGE
Requirements for extreme environmental conditions and multidisciplinary complexity necessitated capabilities for critical advancements in planetary science instrumentation.
NASA faced technical hurdles in developing seismometers capable of withstanding extreme cold, vacuum, and radiation while maintaining sensitive measurement capabilities. The project's success depended on tight integration across multiple scientific disciplines, engineering specialties, and organizational boundaries including various space agencies and research institutions. With scientific objectives spanning lunar geology to the search for subsurface oceans on icy moons, NASA needed exceptional leadership in seismological science and instrumentation to align diverse stakeholders around common technical goals.
SOLUTION
Expert scientific and technical leadership bridged disciplinary boundaries to deliver breakthrough planetary sensor technology.
Assessment: Samara/Data supported a comprehensive evaluation of existing planetary seismology capabilities and limitations, identifying critical technical gaps and integration challenges. This effort leveraged decades of research and technical experience to establish baseline requirements for next-generation sensors while mapping the complex stakeholder landscape across NASA, partner universities, and research centers.
Strategic Planning: Based on the assessment, the team developed a coordinated approach that prioritized cross-functional integration between scientific and engineering specialists. The plan established clear technical pathways for addressing extreme environmental challenges while creating structured processes for multi-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Implementation: Serving as critical technical and scientific teammates, Samara/Data supported the NASA-funded initiative by providing specialized scientific subject matter expertise in planetary seismology while facilitating challenging communication between diverse stakeholders. The team developed specialized software for seismic instrument test analysis while implementing rigorous testing and validation protocols for the sensors. Throughout implementation, technical project management ensured consistent progress toward mission-critical capabilities while systems integration expertise maintained alignment across multidisciplinary workstreams.
Through this sophisticated multidisciplinary initiative, NASA successfully expanded its capabilities for studying planetary interiors and seismic activity across the solar system. The development of seismometers capable of operating in extreme cold and vacuum conditions represents a significant technological advancement that enables new scientific discoveries on the Moon, Europa, and other challenging planetary environments. Beyond the immediate technical achievements, the project established new testing protocols and collaborative frameworks that will accelerate future missions to icy moons and other planetary bodies, enhancing our understanding of planetary formation and potential habitability throughout the solar system.
Case Study: InfuseFlow
CLIENT
InfuseFlow
INDUSTRY
Healthcare
COMPANY SIZE
25 employees
OVERVIEW
InfuseFlow: Enhancing Healthcare Software Security and Operational Excellence
InfuseFlow transformed its healthcare software operations through comprehensive security positioning, back-office optimization, and streamlined product development processes. Facing complex challenges in healthcare compliance, operational inefficiency, and product deployment, InfuseFlow required expert guidance across multiple business dimensions. Through a multi-pronged engagement, the company achieved SOC2 audit preparation, optimized back-office functions, secured valuable R&D tax credits, and established more efficient client onboarding processes, positioning the healthcare software provider for compliant growth in a highly regulated industry.
CHALLENGE
Healthcare software deployment demands required robust compliance protocols and operational efficiencies that existing systems couldn't support.
InfuseFlow faced significant obstacles in preparing for deployment with a large healthcare organization due to stringent security and compliance requirements. Simultaneously, the company struggled with inefficient back-office processes and product development workflows that hindered scalability and revenue optimization. With potential growth opportunities at stake, InfuseFlow needed to rapidly transform its security positioning, operational infrastructure, and product development approach to meet healthcare industry standards while achieving sustainable growth.
SOLUTION
Strategic consulting guidance delivered comprehensive transformation across security protocols, financial operations, and product development processes.
Assessment: Our team began with a thorough evaluation of InfuseFlow's security protocols, back-office operations, and product development workflows. We organized an on-site executive leadership planning session to identify critical operational and product development issues. This collaborative assessment revealed significant opportunities for compliance enhancement, financial optimization, and client onboarding improvements.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we developed a multi-faceted strategy addressing InfuseFlow's most pressing challenges. We established a roadmap for security compliance with healthcare industry standards, created a financial optimization plan centered on cash forecasting and tax reporting, and designed a streamlined client onboarding process. The comprehensive plan prioritized both immediate compliance needs and long-term operational efficiency.
Implementation: We systematically executed the strategic plan, beginning with managing the security process with the large healthcare organization to ensure full compliance prior to customer deployment. Concurrently, we assumed responsibility for back-office processes, implementing improved cash forecasting and tax reporting systems. We successfully applied for the R&D Tax Credit, generating a first-year tax benefit that effectively covered the entire cost of our engagement. Working closely with the client operations team, we identified and implemented key optimization opportunities within the client onboarding process, establishing scalable systems for sustained growth.
Through this multi-faceted engagement, InfuseFlow successfully transformed its security positioning, financial operations, and product deployment processes to meet the demanding requirements of the healthcare software industry. The company now operates with enhanced compliance protocols, optimized back-office functions, and streamlined client onboarding processes. The self-funding nature of the engagement—with first-year R&D tax credits covering the entire consulting cost—demonstrates the immediate financial value of strategic operational improvements. InfuseFlow is now positioned for compliant, efficient growth in the highly regulated healthcare software market.
Case Study: US Arctic Research Commission
AGENCY SIZE
25 Employees and Contractors
Enhancing Security and Availability for Critical Government Resources
Samara/Data teamed with The U.S. Arctic Research Commission to transform its digital infrastructure to meet growing demands amid heightened geopolitical interest in Arctic regions. The Commission faced significant challenges when its website collapsed under overwhelming traffic, highlighting critical vulnerabilities at a time of increasing Arctic geopolitical significance. Working across multiple stakeholder groups with competing interests, Samara/Data implemented a comprehensive solution that rebuilt the site’s infrastructure with enhanced security protocols, government-compliant infrastructure, and improved accessibility standards.
Overwhelming traffic crashes revealed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities at a time of growing geopolitical significance.
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission's digital presence suffered failures as global interest in Arctic regions intensified. With the website unable to handle traffic surges, vital information became inaccessible precisely when stakeholders needed it most. Compounding this technical challenge were the complex organizational dynamics of a web development team requiring a specific development platform, the need for secured and flexible infrastructure, and multiple government stakeholders with competing priorities and requirements. The Commission needed a solution that could simultaneously address technical vulnerabilities, meet strict .gov security requirements, and satisfy diverse stakeholder needs.
SOLUTION
Assessment: Samara/Data began by assuming ownership of the government commission website infrastructure and conducting a thorough evaluation of existing vulnerabilities, stakeholder needs, and compliance requirements. This assessment revealed key security gaps and infrastructure limitations that contributed to the site failures.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we developed a comprehensive strategy centered on building a bespoke secure system specifically designed for WordPress implementation that would also meet stringent .gov requirements and limit Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. We identified key integration points with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) standards to ensure compliance while enhancing user experience. Our plan emphasized robust, duplicative security architecture on Google Cloud Platform to prevent outages.
Implementation: Working collaboratively with content developers and security officers throughout the redesign process, Samara/Data built and deployed a custom WordPress solution on Google Cloud Platform that significantly enhanced the site's stability and security posture. We collaborated with the web design team to implement USWDS design standards to improve accessibility while maintaining compliance with government regulations. Throughout implementation, our project management team coordinated effectively between engineering teams, content developers, and various stakeholders, ensuring all competing interests were addressed while maintaining focus on the core technical objectives.
The revitalized U.S. Arctic Research Commission website now serves as a resilient, secure platform capable of handling significant traffic increases while maintaining optimal performance. Through Samara/Data’s robust implementation of WordPress security measures and leveraging of Google Cloud Platform's infrastructure, the Commission can reliably deliver critical information to researchers, policymakers, and the public even during periods of heightened interest. This successful transformation demonstrates how Samara/Data’s strategic technical improvements can directly support mission-critical government functions in geopolitically significant regions.
Case Study: cielo24
CLIENT
cielo24, Inc
INDUSTRY
Media Technology
COMPANY SIZE
20 employees
OVERVIEW
cielo24: Transformative Leadership and Financial Turnaround
cielo24 achieved a remarkable financial transformation under fractional executive leadership, evolving from substantial losses to profitability while securing its future through strategic innovation and investment.A media technology startup struggling with profitability and operational inefficiencies, cielo24 required comprehensive restructuring across multiple business dimensions. Through strategic fractional leadership, the company implemented critical back-office optimizations, engineering improvements, and sales restructuring that dramatically improved financial performance, expanded service offerings, and positioned the company for acquisition within 18 months.
CHALLENGE
A promising media technology startup faced existential threats from operational inefficiencies and unsustainable financial losses.
cielo24 was burning through nearly ~1M annually with no clear path to profitability despite having a viable core product in the media services space. The company struggled with inefficient back-office processes, poor cash collection practices, technical platform limitations, and suboptimal sales structures. With mounting debt and deteriorating financial metrics, cielo24 needed immediate intervention across operations, technology, sales, and finance to remain viable and achieve its potential.
SOLUTION
Strategic fractional leadership delivered a comprehensive transformation across operations, engineering, and sales to achieve profitability and position the company for acquisition.
Assessment: We conducted a thorough audit of the company's existing IT environment, identifying critical pain points such as outdated ERP systems, fragmented data management, and insufficient cybersecurity measures.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we designed a multi-phase IT strategy
Implementation: Our team worked closely with XYZ Manufacturing’s IT department to execute the strategy, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. We provided training and support to employees at all levels to ensure a smooth transition to the new systems.
Through strategic fractional leadership, cielo24 successfully navigated from financial distress to sustainable profitability and attractive acquisition opportunities. The comprehensive transformation—spanning operational efficiencies, technical improvements, and strategic financial management—not only resolved immediate challenges but positioned the company for long-term success. This remarkable 18-month journey demonstrates how targeted executive leadership can rapidly turn around struggling technology startups, creating significant value for all stakeholders while establishing a foundation for continued growth and innovation.
Case Study: NOAA
Healthcare
OVERVIEW
Scaling a Healthcare Provider with IT Strategy and Infrastructure Modernization
Samara/Data supported NOAA’s prime contractor to revitalize its tsunami warning system modernization initiative through strategic project recovery and Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical leadership. Facing significant challenges with a multi-million dollar tsunami warning system modernization project that had fallen into high-risk status, NOAA’s prime hired Samara/Data to help salvage the initiative. Through strategic leadership, technical integration, and stakeholder management, the modernization effort was transformed from a troubled project plagued by budget overruns and team dysfunction into a successful MVP implementation.
CHALLENGE
HealthPlus Clinics, a growing network of healthcare providers, faced operational inefficiencies due to disparate systems across its multiple locations.
NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization initiative had fallen into a high-risk status, characterized by significant budget overruns and missed deliverables. Challenging team dynamics created communication barriers that further impeded progress. With client confidence severely eroded and the project's future in jeopardy, NOAA faced the potential failure of an $8 million investment in rebuilding a system vital to public safety and emergency response.
SOLUTION
Strategic Planning: Our team created a three-phase IT strategy focused on
Assessment: Samara/Data’s Chief Scientist Matt Fouch partnered with the federal government prime contractor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the project's technical challenges, team dynamics, and delivery obstacles. This assessment identified critical communication gaps between stakeholders, misaligned development priorities, and opportunities to rebuild trust through focused delivery of core functionality.
Strategic Planning: Based on the assessment findings, the team developed a recovery strategy centered on realigning software development priorities with NOAA's most critical tsunami warning capabilities. The plan established clear technical integration pathways between contractor and government teams, implemented agile development methodologies to demonstrate incremental progress, and created structured stakeholder engagement processes to rebuild confidence.
Implementation: Serving as the primary integrator and technical bridge between the prime contractor and NOAA, the Samara/Data team included a number of SME’s to systematically execute the recovery strategy. Development priorities were recalibrated to focus on delivering core tsunami warning capabilities, while agile methodologies and enhanced quality assurance processes ensured consistent, visible progress. Concurrently, strategic leadership facilitated improved stakeholder communication and engagement, while end-user training and adoption initiatives prepared the organization for successful system deployment.
Through strategic intervention and technical leadership, NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization was successfully transformed from a troubled project to an important first step toward a new warning system. The major investment was brought back within budget constraints while delivering the essential functionality required for public safety.
Case Study: NASA
CLIENT
NASA
INDUSTRY
Government
COMPANY SIZE
1,200+ employees
OVERVIEW
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Rugged Planetary Broadband Micro Seismometer
NASA funded development of next-generation seismometers for extreme extraterrestrial environments through expert coordination of complex multidisciplinary teams. Building on research started in 2010, Samara/Data teamed with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center to leverage their specialized expertise to develop sophisticated seismometers capable of functioning in the harsh conditions of the Moon, Europa, and other planetary bodies. Through strategic scientific and technical leadership, Samara/Data provided bespoke support to help overcome significant engineering challenges to create rugged sensors that expand our capabilities for studying planetary interiors across the solar system
CHALLENGE
Requirements for extreme environmental conditions and multidisciplinary complexity necessitated capabilities for critical advancements in planetary science instrumentation.
NASA faced technical hurdles in developing seismometers capable of withstanding extreme cold, vacuum, and radiation while maintaining sensitive measurement capabilities. The project's success depended on tight integration across multiple scientific disciplines, engineering specialties, and organizational boundaries including various space agencies and research institutions. With scientific objectives spanning lunar geology to the search for subsurface oceans on icy moons, NASA needed exceptional leadership in seismological science and instrumentation to align diverse stakeholders around common technical goals.
SOLUTION
Expert scientific and technical leadership bridged disciplinary boundaries to deliver breakthrough planetary sensor technology.
Assessment: Samara/Data supported a comprehensive evaluation of existing planetary seismology capabilities and limitations, identifying critical technical gaps and integration challenges. This effort leveraged decades of research and technical experience to establish baseline requirements for next-generation sensors while mapping the complex stakeholder landscape across NASA, partner universities, and research centers.
Strategic Planning: Based on the assessment, the team developed a coordinated approach that prioritized cross-functional integration between scientific and engineering specialists. The plan established clear technical pathways for addressing extreme environmental challenges while creating structured processes for multi-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Implementation: Serving as critical technical and scientific teammates, Samara/Data supported the NASA-funded initiative by providing specialized scientific subject matter expertise in planetary seismology while facilitating challenging communication between diverse stakeholders. The team developed specialized software for seismic instrument test analysis while implementing rigorous testing and validation protocols for the sensors. Throughout implementation, technical project management ensured consistent progress toward mission-critical capabilities while systems integration expertise maintained alignment across multidisciplinary workstreams.
Through this sophisticated multidisciplinary initiative, NASA successfully expanded its capabilities for studying planetary interiors and seismic activity across the solar system. The development of seismometers capable of operating in extreme cold and vacuum conditions represents a significant technological advancement that enables new scientific discoveries on the Moon, Europa, and other challenging planetary environments. Beyond the immediate technical achievements, the project established new testing protocols and collaborative frameworks that will accelerate future missions to icy moons and other planetary bodies, enhancing our understanding of planetary formation and potential habitability throughout the solar system.
Case Study: InfuseFlow
CLIENT
InfuseFlow
INDUSTRY
Healthcare
COMPANY SIZE
25 employees
OVERVIEW
InfuseFlow: Enhancing Healthcare Software Security and Operational Excellence
InfuseFlow transformed its healthcare software operations through comprehensive security positioning, back-office optimization, and streamlined product development processes. Facing complex challenges in healthcare compliance, operational inefficiency, and product deployment, InfuseFlow required expert guidance across multiple business dimensions. Through a multi-pronged engagement, the company achieved SOC2 audit preparation, optimized back-office functions, secured valuable R&D tax credits, and established more efficient client onboarding processes, positioning the healthcare software provider for compliant growth in a highly regulated industry.
CHALLENGE
Healthcare software deployment demands required robust compliance protocols and operational efficiencies that existing systems couldn't support.
InfuseFlow faced significant obstacles in preparing for deployment with a large healthcare organization due to stringent security and compliance requirements. Simultaneously, the company struggled with inefficient back-office processes and product development workflows that hindered scalability and revenue optimization. With potential growth opportunities at stake, InfuseFlow needed to rapidly transform its security positioning, operational infrastructure, and product development approach to meet healthcare industry standards while achieving sustainable growth.
SOLUTION
Strategic consulting guidance delivered comprehensive transformation across security protocols, financial operations, and product development processes.
Assessment: Our team began with a thorough evaluation of InfuseFlow's security protocols, back-office operations, and product development workflows. We organized an on-site executive leadership planning session to identify critical operational and product development issues. This collaborative assessment revealed significant opportunities for compliance enhancement, financial optimization, and client onboarding improvements.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we developed a multi-faceted strategy addressing InfuseFlow's most pressing challenges. We established a roadmap for security compliance with healthcare industry standards, created a financial optimization plan centered on cash forecasting and tax reporting, and designed a streamlined client onboarding process. The comprehensive plan prioritized both immediate compliance needs and long-term operational efficiency.
Implementation: We systematically executed the strategic plan, beginning with managing the security process with the large healthcare organization to ensure full compliance prior to customer deployment. Concurrently, we assumed responsibility for back-office processes, implementing improved cash forecasting and tax reporting systems. We successfully applied for the R&D Tax Credit, generating a first-year tax benefit that effectively covered the entire cost of our engagement. Working closely with the client operations team, we identified and implemented key optimization opportunities within the client onboarding process, establishing scalable systems for sustained growth.
Through this multi-faceted engagement, InfuseFlow successfully transformed its security positioning, financial operations, and product deployment processes to meet the demanding requirements of the healthcare software industry. The company now operates with enhanced compliance protocols, optimized back-office functions, and streamlined client onboarding processes. The self-funding nature of the engagement—with first-year R&D tax credits covering the entire consulting cost—demonstrates the immediate financial value of strategic operational improvements. InfuseFlow is now positioned for compliant, efficient growth in the highly regulated healthcare software market.
Case Study: US Arctic Research Commission
AGENCY SIZE
25 Employees and Contractors
Enhancing Security and Availability for Critical Government Resources
Samara/Data teamed with The U.S. Arctic Research Commission to transform its digital infrastructure to meet growing demands amid heightened geopolitical interest in Arctic regions. The Commission faced significant challenges when its website collapsed under overwhelming traffic, highlighting critical vulnerabilities at a time of increasing Arctic geopolitical significance. Working across multiple stakeholder groups with competing interests, Samara/Data implemented a comprehensive solution that rebuilt the site’s infrastructure with enhanced security protocols, government-compliant infrastructure, and improved accessibility standards.
Overwhelming traffic crashes revealed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities at a time of growing geopolitical significance.
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission's digital presence suffered failures as global interest in Arctic regions intensified. With the website unable to handle traffic surges, vital information became inaccessible precisely when stakeholders needed it most. Compounding this technical challenge were the complex organizational dynamics of a web development team requiring a specific development platform, the need for secured and flexible infrastructure, and multiple government stakeholders with competing priorities and requirements. The Commission needed a solution that could simultaneously address technical vulnerabilities, meet strict .gov security requirements, and satisfy diverse stakeholder needs.
SOLUTION
Assessment: Samara/Data began by assuming ownership of the government commission website infrastructure and conducting a thorough evaluation of existing vulnerabilities, stakeholder needs, and compliance requirements. This assessment revealed key security gaps and infrastructure limitations that contributed to the site failures.
Strategic Planning: Based on our findings, we developed a comprehensive strategy centered on building a bespoke secure system specifically designed for WordPress implementation that would also meet stringent .gov requirements and limit Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. We identified key integration points with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) standards to ensure compliance while enhancing user experience. Our plan emphasized robust, duplicative security architecture on Google Cloud Platform to prevent outages.
Implementation: Working collaboratively with content developers and security officers throughout the redesign process, Samara/Data built and deployed a custom WordPress solution on Google Cloud Platform that significantly enhanced the site's stability and security posture. We collaborated with the web design team to implement USWDS design standards to improve accessibility while maintaining compliance with government regulations. Throughout implementation, our project management team coordinated effectively between engineering teams, content developers, and various stakeholders, ensuring all competing interests were addressed while maintaining focus on the core technical objectives.
The revitalized U.S. Arctic Research Commission website now serves as a resilient, secure platform capable of handling significant traffic increases while maintaining optimal performance. Through Samara/Data’s robust implementation of WordPress security measures and leveraging of Google Cloud Platform's infrastructure, the Commission can reliably deliver critical information to researchers, policymakers, and the public even during periods of heightened interest. This successful transformation demonstrates how Samara/Data’s strategic technical improvements can directly support mission-critical government functions in geopolitically significant regions.
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Case Study: NOAA
Healthcare
OVERVIEW
Scaling a Healthcare Provider with IT Strategy and Infrastructure Modernization
Samara/Data supported NOAA’s prime contractor to revitalize its tsunami warning system modernization initiative through strategic project recovery and Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical leadership. Facing significant challenges with a multi-million dollar tsunami warning system modernization project that had fallen into high-risk status, NOAA’s prime hired Samara/Data to help salvage the initiative. Through strategic leadership, technical integration, and stakeholder management, the modernization effort was transformed from a troubled project plagued by budget overruns and team dysfunction into a successful MVP implementation.
CHALLENGE
HealthPlus Clinics, a growing network of healthcare providers, faced operational inefficiencies due to disparate systems across its multiple locations.
NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization initiative had fallen into a high-risk status, characterized by significant budget overruns and missed deliverables. Challenging team dynamics created communication barriers that further impeded progress. With client confidence severely eroded and the project's future in jeopardy, NOAA faced the potential failure of an $8 million investment in rebuilding a system vital to public safety and emergency response.
SOLUTION
Strategic Planning: Our team created a three-phase IT strategy focused on
Assessment: Samara/Data’s Chief Scientist Matt Fouch partnered with the federal government prime contractor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the project's technical challenges, team dynamics, and delivery obstacles. This assessment identified critical communication gaps between stakeholders, misaligned development priorities, and opportunities to rebuild trust through focused delivery of core functionality.
Strategic Planning: Based on the assessment findings, the team developed a recovery strategy centered on realigning software development priorities with NOAA's most critical tsunami warning capabilities. The plan established clear technical integration pathways between contractor and government teams, implemented agile development methodologies to demonstrate incremental progress, and created structured stakeholder engagement processes to rebuild confidence.
Implementation: Serving as the primary integrator and technical bridge between the prime contractor and NOAA, the Samara/Data team included a number of SME’s to systematically execute the recovery strategy. Development priorities were recalibrated to focus on delivering core tsunami warning capabilities, while agile methodologies and enhanced quality assurance processes ensured consistent, visible progress. Concurrently, strategic leadership facilitated improved stakeholder communication and engagement, while end-user training and adoption initiatives prepared the organization for successful system deployment.
Through strategic intervention and technical leadership, NOAA's tsunami warning system modernization was successfully transformed from a troubled project to an important first step toward a new warning system. The major investment was brought back within budget constraints while delivering the essential functionality required for public safety.
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