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Honoring Progress. Powering What’s Next.

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July 20, 2026
Elizabeth Lewan

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, it is a moment not only to reflect on where we have been, but to recognize the people, missions, and milestones that continue to shape our nation’s future.

At Dev Technology, we believe that progress is not a single moment in time, it is a continuous journey. It is built through collaboration, resilience, and innovation, and powered by those committed to serving something greater than themselves. Technology plays a vital role in our story supporting critical government missions, connecting communities, and strengthening how we serve the public.

Dev Technology stands at the intersection of mission and innovation, committed to honoring the past while helping build what comes next.

A Foundation Built on Purpose

Founded in 1998, Dev Technology began with a clear mission: to make technology work for the government so the government can work for the people.

From the beginning, Dev has been a people-first organization and one that recognizes its greatest strength is our team members who bring ideas to life. That commitment has guided how the company has grown, evolved, and delivered impact across the federal landscape.

As government missions and requirements evolved over the years, so did Dev Technology. The company grew its presence and capabilities through major milestones such as key contact awards in the Department of Homeland Security, continued office expansion moving to Reston, Virginia in 2017, and its first Washington Post Top Workplace recognition in 2013—reflecting both operational excellence and a strong, people-first culture. Leadership advancements and ongoing investments in innovation further positioned the company as a trusted partner delivering mission-focused solutions to its customers.

In recent years, Dev Technology has continued to build on this momentum, celebrating 27 years of impact, earning industry recognition such as being named a GovCon finalist, Moxie Awardee, OrangeSlices Elev8 honoree, a Top Virginia Employer for Interns, maintaining a decade-long legacy as a Top Workplace, and several additional notable awards. Each milestone represents not just growth, but a continued commitment to integrity, respect, being people-first, and delivering meaningful outcomes in support of critical government missions, while remaining grounded in our core values.

Mission Driven Milestones

Dev Technology’s journey reflects the broader evolution of government technology, moving from traditional systems toward modern, agile, and mission-driven solutions. Over the years, Dev has expanded its core solutions and capabilities across cloud development, AI and data analytics, biometrics, and cybersecurity while supporting federal missions that help agencies operate more efficiently and effectively.

At the core of Dev Technology’s work is a focus on delivering solutions that matter—technology that supports critical missions, strengthens operations, and improves how government serves the public.

  • Secure trade and travel: Supporting safer, more efficient movement across borders.
  • National and homeland security: Strengthening systems that help protect people, infrastructure, and information.
  • Information sharing: Improving how agencies access, exchange, and act on critical data.
  • Modernized public service: Building systems that make government services more effective and responsive.

Behind every system, platform, and capability is a mission and the people who depend on it. These are not abstract outcomes; they are real-world impacts that support the safety, efficiency, and resilience of our nation.

Each milestone represents more than growth, it represents a continuation of a larger story: one that connects past progress with present action and future possibility.

Honoring the Full Story of Progress

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday is an opportunity to recognize the full story of our nation’s progress not just the milestones, but the individuals, organizations, and innovations that continue to shape its future.

At Dev Technology, this means recognizing:

  • The individuals and teams working to support and execute government missions.
  • The evolution of government priorities and the need for adaptable solutions to better support those using the technology.
  • The growing role of technology as a force multiplier for progress.

Technology connects these elements, bridging past and future, enabling continuity, and accelerating impact.

By aligning innovation with mission needs, we help ensure that progress is not only remembered, but actively advanced.

Continuing the Story of Progress

As we look to the future, the pace of change and technology continues to accelerate. Emerging technology from artificial intelligence to cloud-native platforms are redefining how missions are executed, how outcomes are achieved, and the impact on people interacting with these systems.

Dev Technology is focused on helping lead that transformation. Looking ahead, we remain committed to:

  • Building more efficient and adaptive systems
  • Strengthening partnerships across government and industry
  • Continuing to innovate in ways that deliver measurable, mission-driven impact through our people-first approach
  • Supporting our communities and the people who are impacted by these missions

Dev Technology’s story is about people who built the foundation, those delivering mission today, and those who will carry it forward. Through every phase of the company’s history, Dev Technology has remained anchored in its core values and being people first.

As the nation celebrates 250 years of progress, Dev Technology is proud to play a role in what comes next.

 

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Elizabeth Lewan

Marketing Manager

Dev Technology Group