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DS2 is passionate about furthering the education and skills of our team. Last week, nearly the entire development team at DS2 attended a 2-day group training focusing on React skills. Lead by web development guru, Brad Westfall of React Training, who has been teaching web development for over a decade, this two-day workshop covered React proficiency through guided lectures and project-based learning.

Every year, DS2 participates in a Fall beach cleanup to remove litter from our beautiful sugar-sand beaches and say goodbye to Summer! This year, we packed up our trash bags, trash grabbers, buckets, & gloves and headed to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. DS2 volunteers soaked up some sun while removing an entire trashcan’s worth of rubbish from the shoreline.

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DS2 recently completed migration to version 2.0 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and was appraised at CMMI Level 3.0 in a recent benchmark appraisal. Version 2.0 focused its attention to performance practices and a focus on process improvement through repeatability and practice. We are passionate about creating quality products and services while improving customer satisfaction utilizing agile principles.

(Left to right) Joe Staton, Jeff Williams, Chad Marie, and Richard Pruitt showcasing the DS2 booth at TeCMEN Industry Day

DS2 proudly sponsored TecMEN for this year’s TecMEN Industry Day, an event dedicated to discussing technology, networking with fellow industries, and promoting economic growth in the Panhandle. This event featured both local and national businesses with speaker symposiums to foster communication, growth, and advancement within our local technology-based community. Workshops highlighted topics on Cultivating Talents Through Apprenticeships and Understanding Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and proceeds from the function supported the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County.

DS2 is a proud supporter of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) hosted by Congressman Matt Gaetz at the STEM/Cyber Security Expo held on the University of West Florida Pensacola Campus.  DS2 travelled to the 2019 CAC, where DS2's Vice President Richard Pruitt participated as a volunteer judge.

The International Coastal Cleanup was held on September 21, 2019 and DS2 employees joined in the cleanup.

The DS2 Team gives back during the 2019 Earth Day Beach Clean-Up!

DS2 joins the Niceville Young Professionals for a tour of the 33rd Fighter Wing on Eglin Air Force Base.

DS2 co-sponsors the 2019 Annual Hunger Run 5K hosted by Bluewater Fitness held on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

DS2 co-sponsors the inaugural Blue & White Gala, featuring keynote speaker Governor Mike Huckabee at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, FL.