8bit

8bit, also known as 8-Bit Int, is a minority woman-owned small business founded in 2018 that provides specialized cybersecurity consulting services. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company serves a client base that includes government and industry partners, including Fortune 500 companies. The business model centers on deploying highly skilled talent to address complex cybersecurity challenges for its clients. Revenue is generated by providing custom software and hardware cybersecurity solutions and consulting services.

The company was established by Joe Di Mattina, Jen Di Mattina, and Scott Cuevas, all of whom brought extensive experience from the government services sector. Joe Di Mattina's career in government services started in 2002, and was shaped by the events of September 11th, which led him to shift his focus from commercial software development to supporting military operations. He served as a field engineer in Iraq, supporting U.S. Marine Corp intelligence operations, before returning to his passion for software development to continue supporting the warfighter. Jen Di Mattina began her career in medical clinical trials and developed a passion for patient safety, which led her to a role at Johns Hopkins Medicine's Armstrong Institute. Her work in patient safety has been published, and she later earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins in 2012, sparking her interest in the role of safety in technology. Scott Cuevas graduated from the University of Maryland in 2012.

8bit's core service is providing custom cybersecurity consulting, focusing on what it describes as cyber warfare. The company's services are designed to solve unique challenges in a highly specialized arena, creating custom software and hardware solutions that are not performed elsewhere. The firm operates by recruiting and retaining top-tier engineering, analyst, and IT talent, which it then partners with its clients to address their specific needs. The company has received recognition for its services, including the 2020 Raytheon Suppliers Excellence award and the 2020 ManTech Subcontractor Excellence award.

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