Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering secure, scalable software solutions with nearly a decade of proven expertise in technology consulting.
Our Core Values
INTEGRITY
We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our interactions, ensuring transparency and trust in every project we undertake.
SERVICE
We are dedicated to serving our clients with excellence, putting their success at the forefront of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for the highest quality in our work, continuously improving and delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Leadership Excellence
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in military leadership, technical expertise, and business operations to deliver exceptional results across all aspects of software development and client success.
Gus Ortiz
President & CEO
With a distinguished 30-year military career, Gus brings unparalleled leadership experience to DevAO. His proven track record includes managing complex organizations that consistently produced high-level results across 15 European nations. He now leads DevAO's government contracting division.
Education & Certifications
- 30-year military career & training
- Certified Professional & Project Manager (2011)
- Air Force Operational Medicine training
- Leadership development programs
Augie Ortiz
Founder & CTO
As Founder and CTO, Augie leads all of DevAO's projects and builds, spanning the entire software development lifecycle. He assists clients in making strategic decisions on modern technology stacks and has proven ability to deliver in any area of software development.
Education & Certifications
- M.S.E in Computer Science - The Ohio State University (2014-2017)
- B.S in Computer Science - Bowling Green State University (2010-2014)
- Certified ServiceNow Developer (2018-2021)
- Published in IEEE Software (2017)
Matt Bruening
Director of Operations
A foundational member at DevAO since its inception, Matt brings a versatile skill set managing accounting, sales, receivables, and client relations. With his MBA in Business Administration and background in finance, he plays a crucial role in the company's financial integrity and growth.
Education & Certifications
- M.B.A in Business Administration - Bowling Green State University (2015)
- B.S in Mathematics / Actuarial Science - Bowling Green State University (2010-2014)
- Foundational member at DevAO since inception
- Finance and business management expertise
About DevAO LLC
DevAO LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Columbus, Ohio, led by President & CEO Gus Ortiz with his distinguished 30-year military leadership background. With nearly a decade of experience designing and delivering secure, scalable software solutions, we specialize in application modernization, cloud-native architecture, CRM and billing systems, and real-time analytics, supporting clients in regulated industries such as healthcare, utilities, and property management.
Under Gus Ortiz's leadership, DevAO operates with a 100% onshore software engineering team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance while maintaining the disciplined approach and organizational excellence developed through decades of military service.
Government Capability Statement
Download our comprehensive capability statement to learn more about our government contracting experience, core competencies, past performance, and technology expertise.