Black Pearl: A Game-Changer for U.S. Navy – Sigma Defense Shares Insights at GitLab DevSecOps World Tour
Sigma Defense Director of Engineering, Manuel Gauto, was a featured guest at the Washington DC stop on the GitLab DevSecOps World Tour, exploring the evolving landscape of DevSecOps and the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the software development lifecycle.
A highlight of the event was the fireside chat between Manuel and Joel Krooswyck, Federal Chief Technology Officer for GitLab. They explored the transformation of DevOps processes within the U.S Navy and discussed how GitLab’s DevSecOp platform has helped enable the Navy to deliver software faster and with security integrated throughout the entire development lifecycle.
One of the key discussions revolved around how government organizations are responding to rapidly changing business needs and shifting economic conditions without compromising the efficiency of their software delivery processes. In a statement during the event, Manuel Gauto explained the pivotal role of “Black Pearl,” a software development enablement organization within the Department of the Navy. Gauto highlighted that among the array of products offered by Black Pearl, “Black Pearl Party Barge” stands out as the most common. It serves as a versatile development environment that empowers individuals and teams to quickly establish software factories. This dynamic platform is driving the transformation of software development within the U.S. Navy.
The necessity for a DevSecOps platform was underscored by the challenges the U.S. Navy faced with software factory sprawl. As Gauto explained, the proliferation of software factories across the Navy had led to redundancy in infrastructure and investment. Black Pearl was introduced with the explicit goal of eliminating this duplication, streamlining software development efforts, and enhancing overall efficiency.
The GitLab DevSecOps World Tour event brought to light the importance of DevSecOps and the transformative role of AI in modern software development. It also sheds light on the innovative solutions that are aiding government organizations in adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business.
Learn more about Sigma Defense DevSecOps solutions for government at www.sigmadefense.com.
