Company Overview
BITS and BYTES Advantage
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BITS and BYTES is a small business deliv-
ering high
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performance software devel-
opment and IT solutions to the federal
government. Founded by technology
visionary Scott A. Macri, we specialize
in agile, cloud
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native development, cy-
bersecurity, and systems integration.
With deep technical expertise and
cleared personnel, we support CISA and
other federal clients in building secure,
scalable, and mission
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focused software.
Our team embraces modern practices
including DevSecOps, microservices,
and test
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driven development to solve
complex challenges and accelerate de-
livery.
Driven by innovation and committed to
excellence, BITS and BYTES transforms
bold ideas into powerful, real
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world
•
Proven success delivering secure, scalable
solutions in support of CISA
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Deep expertise in cloud
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native develop-
ment, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity
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Cleared personnel with decades of federal
software development experience
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Agile, adaptive teams focused on innova-
tion, speed, and mission impact
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Rapid access to high
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quality, cleared can-
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Agile & DevSecOps:
Secure, iterative delivery using CI/CD pipelines to accelerate mission outcomes
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Cloud
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Native Design
:
Microservices and containerized architectures built for scalability and performance
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Test
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Driven Development
:
Automated testing integrated throughout to ensure quality, speed, and resilience
Enterprise Software Development
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Custom web, cloud, and mobile applications
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Agile development using DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
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Microservices architecture and containerized deploy-
ments
Cybersecurity Solutions
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Malware Analysis Engineering: Lead development of
MalwareNextGen for DHS/CISA—an advanced malware
analysis platform integrating reverse engineering, be-
havioral analysis, and cloud
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based automation.
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Vulnerability mitigation, security assessments, and com-
pliance (CMMC, NIST)
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Cyber threat detection, response, and reporting
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Malware analysis and forensic investigations
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SOC support and interagency cyber collaboration
Cloud Engineering & Integration
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AWS architecture design, implementation, and opti-
mization
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Cloud migration, hybrid deployments, and infra-
structure as code
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Scalable cloud
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native solutions with built
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in resili-
ence and automation
Technical Leadership & Support
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Cleared personnel for high
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trust environments
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Program management, system sustainment, and mod-
ernization
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Rapid staffing of skilled, high
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quality developers and en-
gineers
BITSnBYTES.io, LLC | Ashburn, Virginia 20147 | www.BITSnBYTESio.com | (202) 642
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3134 | Support@BITSnBYTESio.com
National Reconnaissance Office
(NRO)
Led the full software development lifecycle for secure, mission
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critical
systems supporting national intelligence operations. Determined require-
ments, designed, developed, and tested web
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based applications tailored to
NRO's technical and security demands. Created custom installation packag-
es for COTS software, developed automation scripts using Visual Basic,
Shell, and Batch, and resolved complex issues related to Windows registry,
operating systems, and security configurations during deployment. This
work required deep technical expertise, strict adherence to classified proto-
cols, and a clear understanding of software reliability in high
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stakes envi-
ronments.
Department of the Army –
Pentagon
Performed full
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stack development for a weapons management system in
support of the Department of the Army. Collaborated with cross
-
functional teams to gather requirements and translate mission objec-
tives into technical specifications. Designed and developed the applica-
tion using Ruby on Rails, ensuring compliance with strict security proto-
cols and performance standards. Assessed and implemented security
measures tailored to the operational environment. Worked closely with
engineers to evaluate and enhance existing software infrastructure,
identifying capability gaps and delivering scalable improvements. Oper-
ated in both Ubuntu Linux and Mac environments while executing a
broad range of technical and non
-
technical responsibilities.
Executive Experience
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and
Response
(ASPR)
Led full
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stack development for the international
“
Broad Based Communication
”
application, a mission
-
critical tool utilized by the
Department of Defense
(DOD)
,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
, the
National Institutes
of Health (NIH)
, and their international partners. Gathered requirements and
executed the design and development of the
“
Broad Based Capabilities
Tool
”
(BBC) using Ruby on Rails. Identified and implemented security measures
specific to government web applications and collaborated on infrastructure
assessments to determine system capabilities and future needs. Attended inter-
agency stakeholder meetings to align technical strategies across DOD, NIH, and
HHS. Delivered Single
-
Sign
-
On (SSO) solutions to ensure secure, seamless access
across enterprise applications. Operated in both Ubuntu Linux and Mac environ-
ments while managing a range of both technical and client
-
facing responsibilities.
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA)
Led a team of 12 automation engineers on the oversight team for the
VA
’
s healthcare modernization initiative, VistaCore EHMP. Re
-
architected
the existing automation framework to improve performance, scalability,
and compliance with VA technical standards. Defined and enforced engi-
neering best practices, conducted detailed code reviews, assigned
workstreams, and trained developers to elevate team performance. Oper-
ated in a Mac
-
based development environment integrated with AWS.
In parallel, led a team of developers in designing and developing an enter-
prise Ruby/Sinatra web application for the
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
. Developed
“
ShortStack,
”
a Ruby
-
based request/response caching
framework tailored for scalable government systems.
Defense Intelligence Agency
(DIA)
Designed and developed a Ruby on Rails web application to manage all DIA
’
s
enterprise conferencing requirements. Delivered a RESTful social media
-
style
application capable of converting multiple document formats into PDF to sup-
port Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processing. This tool stream-
lined secure document handling within classified environments and contribut-
ed to greater agency transparency and operational efficiency.
Led the design, development, and testing of a secure web application and
cryptography API in support of Joint Intelligence Virtual Architecture (JIVA).
This effort required precise adherence to intelligence community protocols,
integrating encryption and secure communication standards into mission
-
critical software used across intelligence operations.
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
(ODNI)
Engineered a custom Java
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based data generation tool that extracted con-
tent from Wikipedia, parsed it into Trusted Data Format (TFD), and loaded
it into MongoDB as part of a broader ingestion pipeline. This solution ena-
bled the aggregation and preparation of open
-
source intelligence for use
across analytic platforms.
Department of Defense
(DOD)
Designed and developed a web
-
based nutrition application using Python and
Django to support counselor workflows for managing client health and dietary
plans. The application streamlined operations and enhanced usability for
healthcare support staff within the DOD system. Contributed to the Defense
Travel System (DTS) project under a maintenance contract, providing technical
support and enhancements for one of the DOD
’
s mission
-
critical logistical
platforms.
Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA)
Provided software development support across various classified projects,
contributing to system reliability, scalability, and compliance. Collaborated
with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, high
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performance software
solutions in accordance with CIA operational protocols.
Delivered multiple software engineering solutions in support of CIA mission
operations. Designed and built a secure web application portal integrating
LDAP and various RDBMS systems. Led the redesign and conversion of a
legacy C application into Java to modernize functionality and improve main-
tainability.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
(FINCEN)
Designed and developed a suite of financial web applications to support FIN-
CEN
’
s anti
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money laundering and financial crime investigation efforts. The
applications provided secure, scalable solutions for analyzing and reporting
financial activity, supporting the agency
’
s mission to detect and prevent illicit
financial threats.
National Geospatial
-
Intelligence Agency
(NGA)
Maintained a complex network infrastructure supporting geospatial intelli-
gence operations. Configured specialized hardware components and col-
laborated with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and
software anomalies in high
-
security environments.
BITSnBYTES.io, LLC | Ashburn, Virginia 20147 | www.BITSnBYTESio.com | (202) 642
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3134 | Support@BITSnBYTESio.com