Core Capabilities
The Advanced Systems Technologies business area combines creativity and innovative problem solving skills with a deep understanding of software application development and parallel computing architecture design. MATRIC has expertise in software engineering, geographic information systems (GIS), modeling and simulation technologies to provide actionable intelligence and "what-if" scenario planning capabilities. These individuals have a significant track record for developing solutions for the Department of Defense, National Guard, Department of Homeland Security and NASA. Core competencies are summarized as follows:
Software Engineering
Our team is focused on the development of software systems utilizing an Agile software development process. This approach allows us to provide our customers with a rapid prototyping capability, reducing rework costs and development time delays.
Our team utilizes software tools that assess the quality and safety of software systems including performing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).
Our team utilizes the following software development technologies:
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
- C++, C#
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Adobe Flashbuilder 4.0
- Actionscript 3
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XCode for iPhone / iPad
- Objective C
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Web Development:
- Java, Python, PHP, XML, JSON, REST, HTML
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Databases:
- MS SQL Server 2008
- MySQL 5.1
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Operating Systems:
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
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Virtualization
- VMware Workstation
- VMware Server
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Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) to track:
- Requirements
- Task assignments
- Source code
- Testing
Geographical Information Systems
Our team is focused on providing state-of-the-art intelligence integration through data coordination and analysis capabilities utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide a platform and framework to collect, integrate, analyze, and disseminate data—turning data into actionable knowledge. This approach provides:
- Standards based interoperability with existing systems and technology
- Improved collaboration and communication across intelligence, command, control, and response teams
- Increased ability to analyze and respond to events as they unfold by using a single, common view of operations
- Improved situational awareness for analysts and decision makers
Key components include:
- ESRI ArcGIS 10 platform (ArcGIS Server, ArcInfo, ModelBuilder)
- ESRI ArcGIS API for Flex
- Extensions: Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, Data Interoperability, 3D Analyst
- MATRIC is an ESRI Business Partner through the ESRI Developer Program
Modeling and Simulation
Our team is focused on developing modeling and simulation capabilities by combining geographic information systems with gaming technologies to fuse real world data with next generation interactive immersive environments. This allows us to provide unique operational tools, experiential training environments, and “what if” scenario planning. Key components include:
- Interactive and immersive 3D environments
- GIS data, analysis, and geoprocessing services integration
- Parallel computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Physics based modeling
Mobile GIS Applications:
Our team is focused on developing mobile GIS applications enabling people to collect and share information from the field with other mobile and desktop users. Key platforms and capabilities include:
- iPhone, iPad
- Windows Mobile
- Windows Phone 7
Strategic Programs
- NASA software Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
- NASA IV&V software tools development
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) modeling and simulation of a catastrophic evacuation from the greater capital region
- Department of Defense (DoD) Project National Shield Integration Center (PNSIC)
- West Virginia National Guard (NG) Common Operating Picture
