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Database Engineering is a complex topic, spanning Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical and Physical), Relational and Non-Relational databases, as well as Centralized and Federated Data Storage.
It involves optimizing an organization’s data domain into easily accessible sub-set(s), so that enterprise applications can access the data as needed. To add further complexities, where there is a HUB-and-SPOKE model – data synchronization becomes a critical feature to keep track of.

Data Modeling tools are heavily utilized to perform entity modeling, as well as to translate business and functional needs into clusters/domains of data sets.

DHARA™ has specific expertise is all aspects of Data Engineering and Data Synchronization. We modeled and implemented a large-scale data-synchronization effort through our engagement at GS1 US (formerly Uniform Code Council) by helping our customer launch UCCnet.
This system was used for synchronizing product data between Retailers (such as WALMART) and Suppliers (such as P&G). Near real-time data synchronization was required to enable a smooth flow of transactions between all Trading Partners.

At Dept of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, DHARA™ Is currently engaged in large-scale Database Operations, which includes database engineering, data synchronization and data architecture. Technologies we specialize in comprise of Oracle 11g, 12c, EXADATA, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and PostGRES SQL.
We also engage in data synchronization activities between various HUB-and-SPOKE model database instances. Our expert Database Administrators (DBA) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) engage in ensuring continuity of operations for these mission critical systems, 24×7, 365 days. For more information on the specific database system, please refer to Consular Consolidated Database.

Dhara Consulting Group has a proven track record of helping Federal and DoD customers successfully migrate workloads to the cloud.

Applying modern design principles and practices, the team has helped customers migrate workloads to both AWS and Azure, IaaS and PaaS, commercial and classified environments.

Contact us today to see how we can help you migrate your workloads to the cloud in a predictable and reliable way, along with the necessary security and compliance requirements.

In February of 2019, the President signed Executive Order 13859, launching an American Artificial Intelligence initiative. Dhara Consulting Group is among those in the forefront of this initiative, providing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning consulting for our customer base.

Broadly speaking, AI can support three important business needs: automating business processes, gaining insight through data analysis, and engaging with customers and employees. These business needs can be addressed respectively with Cognitive Automation (Robotic Process Automation), Cognitive Insight (using algorithms to detect patterns in vast volumes of data and interpret their meaning), and Cognitive Engagement (engaging customers or employees using technologies such as natural language processing chatbots, intelligent agents, etc.).

Our AI/ML team supports project Maven (see link below) which is a program that uses machine learning and computer vision to aid video analysis in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance activities. Our participation is through the AF DCGS Open Architecture (Modernization) Program and sponsored by the USDI (Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence), along with Air Combat Command (ACC) – Langley-Eustis Joint AFB, and AFLCMC- Warner Robins AFB. As Enterprise Architects, we participate in the integration of AI/ML Algorithms designed by Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), Wright-Patterson AFB, as well as Oakridge National Labs, and Johns Hopkins Advanced Physics Labs.

Our contribution includes the integration of ‘training algorithms’ into the Full Motion Video (FMV) Stream and testing with ‘Geo Fences’.

At Dhara Consulting Group, we are experienced in all aspects of system development, to include cyber security. Often underestimated, cyber security and other Information Assurance (IA) requirements are often the driver for late project delivery, cost overruns, rework, and frustration. Our team is intimately familiar with the cyber security demands that our Federal and DoD customers are required to operate under. Our team brings a wealth of experience from the Federal, DoD, Civilian and Commercial worlds to cover:

• NIST SP 800-53 in the form of FedRAMP and RMF
• For DISA IL2/IL4/IL5 and classified environments
• For deployments on-premise, cloud and hybrid cloudWe would love to learn more about your goals and help you navigate the cyber security landscape. Dhara employs multiple individuals with CISSP, Security+ and other baseline certifications that meet various Federal and DoD cyber workforce requirements.

Program Management is a core strength at Dhara Consulting Group. Our staff has managed programs/teams supporting mission-critical 24×7 enterprise-wide, large-scale systems. Our experience includes: working with multiple Government agencies and corporate sector companies to manage nationwide and worldwide database and network systems; coordinating enterprise/solution architecture teams, cyber security teams of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and software development teams; and developing core-business software solutions. We have Project Management Professional-certified (PMP) staff to support high-visibility, enterprise-wide projects. We have extensive experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), managing the quality and testing of large-scale systems with Certified Six Sigma Black Belt-certified (CSSBB) team members.

Our program managers continue to be current on program/project technologies and tools. They have extensive experience managing in Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) 5.0 Agile environments using Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. Most of our staff currently work in SAFe-Agile environments, and several have worked as Scrum Masters to support enterprise-wide initiatives. Our program managers are strong supporters of cybersecurity industry standards to ensure that all systems/environments are properly secure.

We continue to lead our customers to success in cloud adoption with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and hybrid cloud technologies, including the utilization of Kubernetes and containerization. All of our program managers have multiple certificates, including PMP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and SAFe. Most are cleared at the top-secret level.

Our architecture and Enterprise Architect (EA) certifications ensure that we standardize and organize IT infrastructure in alignment with our goals, effectively and efficiently fulfilling our objectives. We have several staff people working as Solution Architects supporting multiple enterprise-wide initiatives.

Our program managers are builders of successful teams. We demonstrate and promote strong communication skills required to meet customer/stakeholder needs, bringing the necessary strategic and tactical planning to ensure success throughout the program. We promote innovation in our activities while providing strong support for quality assurance/quality control in all our programs. Our program managers are strong advocates of quality documentation and encourage the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document all critical processes, showcasing our expertise in developing and supporting policies and procedures.

DHARA™ is a strong advocate of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe 5.0 is a significant update to the Framework that provides guidance on the seven core competencies that help an organization become a Lean Enterprise and achieve Business Agility.

We have SAFe certified staff providing direct consulting to multiple customers. Our SAFe consultants provide guidance for all levels of the enterprise that are actively engaged in solution development: Team, Program, Large Solution, and Portfolio. The result is greater alignment and visibility across the organization, connecting the business strategy to execution, enabling better business results, faster, and with a higher degree of predictability and quality. We provide staff with mastery of the five core competencies for the Lean Enterprise included in SAFe. We empower organizations to successfully navigate the transformation to Lean, Agile, and DevOps. This equips them to respond effectively to volatile market conditions, changing customer needs, and emerging technologies.

Since the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, industry and the federal government have recognized enterprise architecture (EA) as a best practice for IT management and a top enabler of modernization and transformation goals. Through the Clinger-Cohen Act, the federal government has mandated that federal agencies and services develop and use Enterprise Architecture (EA) for all program development, acquisition, and planning activities. DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) built Enterprise Architectures combined with other best practices—such as CPIC, capabilities/solutions development, acquisition, and supplier agreement/customer resource management, can provide your agency with a strong business methodology for planning, operating, and managing your enterprise.

Enterprise architecture supports the management of your agency’s capabilities through the alignment of your mission, strategy, operations, systems, initiatives, investments, and business processes. By fully developing an EA, your agency will have a decision support tool, backed by operational and systems views, that focuses on the collection of enterprise-level data to enhance your technical and operational decision making. EA cuts across organizational boundaries to enhance agency-wide portfolio management while also ensuring sound IT investment strategies.

Dhara’s approach is flexible and customized to empower organization modernization initiatives and the necessary cross-collaboration with other stakeholders to better align to your strategic goals. Our Enterprise Architecture staff is ready to dynamically switch tasks and adjust the formal approach to meet tight deadlines and focus on the latest high priority problem sets. Through architectural analysis and utilizing EA methods and frameworks, Dhara Consulting Group’s certified enterprise architects help agencies transform their organizational goals into requirements that drive strategic objectives. These objectives also drive performance analysis activities on an enterprise scale to ensure that organizational assets are best employed to meet your agency’s needs.

Our expert team members employ Model Based System Engineering and agile development approaches that inherently reduce risks and ensure an optimal solution is developed and are proficient in multiple architecture modeling tools to include Casewise, Sparx EA, Cameo Systems Modeler, and System Architect.

We would love to learn more about your architecture goals and needs to help you navigate the enterprise architecture landscape. Dhara employs multiple individuals with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) certifications from institutions such as FEAC and DAU, plus other relevant certifications such as ITIL and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Let us become a valued partner and help you achieve your enterprise architecture and strategic goals.

Solution Architecture encompasses a well-defined set of systems and sub-systems that are loosely-coupled and with clearly-defined interfaces. In most cases, a well-thought and clearly defined Solution Architecture is the foundation for maintainability of software systems.

Absent such rigor, IT systems can quickly devolve into a maze of intermingled systems that have cross-dependencies and progressively harder to maintain and enhance. A well-defined Solution Architecture encourages architected reuse, which results in significant cost savings for the enterprise.
At AF DCGS, DHARA™ worked with key stakeholders to drive the organization towards Shared Services, such as SOA ESB. This resulted in significant cost savings and enterprise-wide cost avoidance.

Another key factor for Solution Architecture is the adherence to sound Software Engineering principles such as 12 factor principles. DHARA™ Has evangelized this methodology to various development teams, which resulted in modular and containerized software, resulting in portability across deployment domains and easier maintainability.

UML and Model Based Systems Engineering are key toolsets and frameworks that a good Solution Architect utilizes to drive towards establishing a maintainable and reusable set of software systems. DHARA™ has expert staff that are proficient in all aspects of these tools and regularly develop solutions for our customers.

Enterprise Architecture encompasses the larger goals of an enterprise. Enterprise Architecture is realized through one or more Solution Architecture(s). Keeping the larger scope of Solution Architecture is a big factor in its success.

DHARA™ Team understands the clear distinctions and nuances between Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture. Our team has a very rich mixture of both talents.

Shared by the enterprise/chief architect.

Let Dhara Consulting Group help you open the door to increased team collaboration and efficiency with DevSecOps.  As organizations are asked to do more with less, many are including DevSecOps in their modernization strategy.

We have extensive experience in helping clients achieve these goals of building in more automation through CI/CD tools such as puppet, Jenkins and Concourse, baking code quality and security scans into the pipeline and automatically posting issues to be worked by the team.

Contact us today to see how we can help you break down the walls and really accelerate workforce efficiency and collaboration.

Container orchestration technology is used to manage and automate containerized software deployments. Orchestration software provides cluster management, ease of scaling, high availability through self-healing and ultimately enables operations teams to govern the shape and size of a containerized deployment to meet mission load and demand. An application can be scaled in real-time and without the need for downtime by simply changing a variable. Applications can also be scaled up or down automatically based on system load definitions.

Kubernetes is a popular open source platform for container orchestration. Kubernetes can manage distributed clusters across both private and public clouds individually or even simultaneously, for high availability hybrid-cloud deployments. This capability provides an automated response to network unavailability by deploying addition containers to the available cloud provider.

Dhara specializes in leveraging containerization and Kubernetes technologies to enhance, scale, and deliver mission-critical, highly available system design. Transform your organizations capability through rapid self-recovery, multi-cloud and multi-platform capabilities through the power of containerization.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) are placing increasing importance on the planning, selection, and control of IT investments. To achieve your agency’s strategic goals, thorough understanding of IT governance and project oversight definition is required.

Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) is not an exercise in paperwork or something you do to check off a box on a scorecard. It is a systematic approach of selecting the right mix of investments to meet goals, and then managing those investments to ensure success. The CPIC methodology’s select, control, and ongoing evaluation process ensures that each investment’s objectives support the needs of your agency and align with the established enterprise architecture.

Through the sound management of IT investments, the CPIC process not only ensures that investments maximize returns to your agency but can also minimize risks while contributing to your IT strategy. The CPIC process operates most efficiently when all IT initiatives are subject to the same levels of oversight, quality control, and executive review to ensure that IT investments are managed within cost, schedule, and performance parameters.

DHARA has a team of very talented MBSE Architects who excel at the following:

Modeling Frameworks:

• Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

Modeling Languages:

• Unified Modeling Language (UML)
• System Modeling Language (SySML)
• Unified Profile for DoDAF/MoDAF (UPDM)

Model Tools:

• Cameo Systems Modeler (No Magic)
• Magic Draw (No Magic)
• Enterprise Architect (Sparx Systems)

• MBSE vs. “the document solution”
• Provides a centralized repository
• MBSE provides an integrated, consistent, coherent model (“COP”)
• Updates and changes roll through the system

Through a balanced approach of technology, proven processes, and mission expertise, Dhara delivers comprehensive systems engineering and integration services that inform designs and enable seamless integration of complex systems. From concept to deployment and sustainment, we ensure that your enterprise vision is achievable, secure, and successful.

Our team of seasoned experts supports mission achievement with reduced risk through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile development practices. These methodologies foster collaboration, accelerate delivery, and ensure the right solutions are developed and implemented. By leveraging sophisticated models and iterative development, we ensure that requirements, designs, and testing remain aligned and adaptable—enabling continuous value delivery through phased releases or modular components.

Dhara’s Systems Engineering Capabilities Include:

1. Requirements Analysis – Comprehensive elicitation, documentation, and traceability of stakeholder and system requirements to ensure alignment with mission goals.

2. Architecture and Design – Development of scalable, modular, and secure architectures that leverage open standards and modern security frameworks, including Zero Trust principles.

3. System Integration – Seamless integration of legacy and modern technologies to enable interoperable and future-ready solutions.

4. Verification and Validation – Rigorous test execution to ensure system functionality, reliability, and security, including the use of automated testing frameworks to enable continuous integration and delivery.

5. Lifecycle Support – End-to-end support from concept through sustainment, ensuring long-term system health and proactive technology refresh strategies.

Key Differentiators

• Proven Expertise – Decades of hands-on experience in intelligence systems, enterprise IT infrastructure, secure databases, and sensor integration.
• Security-First Approach – Embedded security practices, including Zero Trust, encryption, and advanced data protection measures.
• Agile and MBSE Practices – Iterative, model-driven development that enhances collaboration, reduces risk, and accelerates delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

Success Stories

• Intelligence Systems – Delivered enterprise-level multi-source data fusion solutions, standardized enterprise services, integration frameworks, and led major certifications, including JTIC.
• IT Systems – Engineered secure, scalable cloud environments to support mission-critical data services for government and large enterprises.
• Large Secure Databases – Designed and deployed high-performance, scalable database solutions optimized for distributed environments and secure data access.
• Sensors and Networks – Led complex integration efforts for advanced sensor technologies and their supporting networks, enabling enhanced situational awareness and mission effectiveness.

By combining deep technical expertise with a mission-focused mindset, Dhara ensures that systems are not only designed to meet today’s needs but are also adaptable for future challenges.