Case Studies

NASA

Rugged Planetary Broadband Micro Seismometer

Key Service Areas:

  • Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME) in planetary seismology

  • Cross-functional liaison between scientific and engineering teams

  • Technical project management and systems integration

  • Specialized software development for seismic data analysis

  • Advanced sensor testing and validation

    • Highly complex project spanning multiple scientific disciplines

    • Stringent technical requirements for extreme extraterrestrial environments

    • Diverse stakeholder landscape across multiple space agencies and research institutions

  • Samara/Data spearheaded a NASA-funded initiative to develop next-generation seismometers for cold planetary environments. Building on a decade of research since 2010, led to the creation of rugged sensors capable of deployment on the Moon, Europa, and other extraterrestrial bodies. We served as the central technical and scientific coordinator, bridging communication gaps between NASA, partner agencies, and research centers.

    • Successfully developed seismometers capable of operating in extreme cold and vacuum conditions

    • Established new testing protocols and facilities for extraterrestrial sensor validation

    • Fostered seamless collaboration between multidisciplinary teams across organizations

    • Advanced NASA's capability for studying planetary interiors and seismic activity

    • Laid groundwork for future missions to icy moons and other challenging planetary environments

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Tsunami Warning System Information Technology Modernization

Key Service Areas:

  • Strategic leadership and stakeholder management

  • Technical liaison between prime contractor and NOAA

  • Agile software development and quality assurance

  • End-user training and adoption facilitation

    • Significant budget overruns

    • Fractured team dynamics impeding progress

    • Eroded client confidence in project delivery

  • Samara\Data partnered with a federal government prime contractor to revitalize NOAA's critical tsunami warning system modernization initiative. Transformed an $8MM project from high-risk status to success by serving as the primary integrator, technical bridge, and strategic advisor. Our team realigned software development priorities, delivered core functionality, and rebuilt government trust in the contractor's capabilities.

    • Project brought back on track and within budget constraints

    • Restored team cohesion and productivity

    • Reestablished NOAA's confidence in the modernization effort

    • Successfully implemented critical tsunami warning capabilities

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Critical Infrastructure Threat and Vulnerability Assessment

Key Service Areas:

  • Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Interdisciplinary liaison (government, academic, and research communities)

  • Technical advisor to DISA Chief of Mission Assurance

  • Scientific literature analysis and synthesis

  • Custom software development for risk assessment

    • Significant knowledge gap in specialized threat analysis

    • Lack of in-house expertise for critical vulnerability assessments

    • Need for continuous, up-to-date risk intelligence

  • Samara/Data partnered with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to bridge crucial knowledge gaps in critical infrastructure protection. We served as the primary scientific and technical advisor, connecting DISA staff with cutting-edge research from academic and government sources. We developed and implemented a comprehensive approach to threat and vulnerability assessment, combining expert analysis with custom software solutions.

    • Produced regular, high-value risk and vulnerability reports

    • Informed strategic decisions on future critical infrastructure build-outs

    • Enhanced DISA's internal capabilities through tailored training and briefings

    • Established a sustainable framework for ongoing threat intelligence

    • Strengthened DISA's mission assurance posture through data-driven insights