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Just announced at the Code for America Summit: IRS Direct File will be permanently available to the American public. Congrats to the Direct File team!!! 🎉🎉🎉 #cfasummit

It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Solution for Insider Threat Hindrance (SITH) has officially been deployed to production and is ready for use by DITMAC (DOD Insider Threat Management Analysis Center) and US Navy personnel. 🎉 This project began in  2021, when Truss began working with the DOD to build a security product that would automate and expedite the detection and tracking of insider threat risks on the Non-Classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet).  The Truss team was tasked with building technology to improve federal processes and solve end-user needs, particularly those of insider threat analysts who previously tracked insider threats using a cumbersome and manual process integrating multiple streams of intelligence. Over the past two years the Truss team has worked closely with agency and contracting partners to develop a case management system that enables a more streamlined process for reporting and analyzing insider threats. Once teams complete the onboarding process, they can now begin managing unclassified cases in SITH.  This is a great win for the program, the DOD, and Truss. This achievement is a testament to our incredible team's dedication and hard work, including our partners at DDS and KPMG. We are grateful for the opportunity to work on this project and take immense pride in what we have accomplished together for the insider threat community. 👏 🎉 #civictech

Who's heading to Oakland for the 2024 Code for America Summit this week? A number of Trussels will be there - let's connect! #CfASummit https://lnkd.in/gaadBSi

The team at Truss is excited and proud to work with the IRS! This is a group dedicated to making advances in how it makes it's digital services better, easier to use, and accessible.

Truss is Proud to be supporting this impact initiative and supporting the mission

When Mark Ferlatte, Everett Harper, and Jen Leech founded Truss thirteen years ago, they agreed to create a company with a culture where they would truly want to work. They also agreed that “if we’ve done our job well, the company should be able to operate without any one of us.” By that measure, Truss has been a success. While the organization has had its share of wins and setbacks, Truss has continued to evolve, learn from mistakes, and keep moving to the edge. And so it is through this lens that Truss celebrates and supports Mark Ferlatte in his decision to leave his operational role as CTO of Truss as of November 2023, to pursue other projects. The influence Mark has had in his time as CTO at Truss can not be overstated. He has championed a learning environment that is exceedingly rare for many technologists - one that sees failure as an opportunity for growth and insight and so allows for greater psychological safety and innovation. He has served as a mentor and advisor to numerous Trussels past and present, instilling a human-centric approach to problem solving that has inspired many. While his exuberant love of coffee, f-bombs, and sense of mischief are unquestionably endearing, it is his commitment to his teams throughout the years, the example he has set as a leader working shoulder to shoulder to create a culture of inclusive collaboration that has established a foundation for the exceptional work Truss is known for and we will continue to uphold. Mark will retain a role on the Board of Directors, and so remains very much a part of Truss and its mission: committed to human centered values, truth telling and insightful consulting with clients while doing work that improves the lives of humans. Truss offers our deepest thanks and appreciation to Mark for your influence, your invitation to authenticity and your unwavering support through the years. Cheers to your next adventure!  https://lnkd.in/gA_PVTYW

#himss2024 Looking forward meeting with clients, partners and friends at HIMSS this year. Please reach out if you would like to connect!

I'm excited to be representing Truss at the Black Tech Talk with the Arlington Black Chamber Of Commerce Join us on February 24.

I am thrilled to share that I will be presenting alongside Madison Ross-Ryan, Ryan Brooks, and Amanda Siu at the upcoming UX Days conference. Join us for Pathways to Impact: Navigating Civic Tech Careers panel Presented by Truss. Session overview: An engaging discussion on civic tech and our panelists’ unique experiences navigating this dynamic space. Our panelists, Anna, Amanda, and Ryan, along with moderator Madison, will share insights from their projects with the United States Department of Defense and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The conversation will delve into the distinctive aspects of working in civic tech compared to the private sector. Our panelists will reflect on their journeys into civic tech, exploring the challenges and rewards they've encountered along the way. As experts in the field, they will also discuss the future outlook for civic tech. For those eager to pursue a career in civic tech, our panelists will offer valuable advice based on their diverse experiences. They'll touch upon various pathways, including working directly in government at the federal and local levels, contracting, contributing to non-profits, and exploring roles in healthcare, environment, or related fields. Throughout the discussion, we'll cover what roles and career paths may be relevant for working in civic tech. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of civic tech and discover the multitude of opportunities it presents. About the Presenters: As UX Designers and Researchers at Truss Works, a fully remote consulting firm that often works with government agencies such as the US Department of Defense, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Labor, our panelists and moderator research, design, and test innovative solutions to tricky government problems. They come from various backgrounds, including Interactive Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, and even Graphic Design from Illinois. Each panelist brings a unique perspective to UX, and they are each thrilled to share more about their civic tech journey for students interested in UX at the University of Illinois. 

Yesterday, January 24th, was National Macintosh Computer Day - on this day in 1984, the very first "Mac" as they are lovingly called, was introduced to the consumer market. Did you know that the Macintosh was named after the McIntosh apple variety? The name was changed to Macintosh because McIntosh was already taken. Truss is a Mac company through and through. How about yours?