Welcome to US Mission Hero
Delivering secure, compliant cloud solutions for government agencies and commercial enterprises. Specializing in AWS, Azure, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.
Government
FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD-compliant cloud solutions. SCCA/SACA architectures, RMF automation, and secure data transfer services.
Commercial
Cloud migration, AI/ML integration, DevOps pipelines, and multi-cloud management. Scalable solutions for modern enterprises.
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Government Solutions
Secure, compliant cloud solutions designed for federal, state, and local government agencies. All solutions meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security requirements.
Security Data Transfer API
ActiveAWS Lambda + API Gateway solution for S3 file scanning with PII/PHI detection using Amazon Bedrock and Comprehend. Automated compliance validation for sensitive data transfers.
FedRAMP/FISMA Compliance Tools
BetaAutomated compliance scanning and reporting for FedRAMP and FISMA requirements. Continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and audit trail generation.
SCCA/SACA Architecture
ActiveSecure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and Secure Azure Computing Architecture (SACA) design and implementation. Multi-tenant isolation, boundary protection, and secure connectivity.
DoD/DHS Cloud Solutions
ActiveSpecialized cloud solutions for Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. IL4/IL5 environments, STIG hardening, and mission-critical workload support.
RMF/NIST 800-53 Automation
BetaAutomated Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflows and NIST 800-53 control implementation. Policy-as-code, continuous ATO, and compliance dashboards.
Gold AMI Pipeline
ActiveAutomated hardened image pipeline for Windows and RHEL. STIG compliance, vulnerability scanning, and centralized image distribution across AWS regions.
Commercial Solutions
Enterprise-grade cloud solutions for commercial organizations. Scalable, cost-effective, and designed for rapid deployment and innovation.
Cloud Migration Services
ActiveEnd-to-end cloud migration from on-premises to AWS/Azure. Assessment, planning, execution, and optimization. Minimize downtime and risk.
AI/ML Integration
BetaIntegrate AI and machine learning into your applications. Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, custom models, and agentic workflows for automation.
DevOps/CI-CD Pipelines
ActiveAutomated build, test, and deployment pipelines. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible. Infrastructure-as-code and policy enforcement.
Multi-Cloud Management
ActiveUnified management across AWS and Azure. Centralized identity, logging, monitoring, and cost optimization. Single pane of glass for all cloud resources.
Cost Optimization
Coming SoonAutomated cost analysis and optimization recommendations. Right-sizing, reserved instances, spot instances, and waste elimination. Reduce cloud spend by 30-50%.
Observability & Monitoring
BetaComprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting. CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Sentinel, and custom dashboards. M-21-31 compliant logging for federal contractors.
US Mission Hero
Delivering secure, compliant cloud solutions that combine government-grade security with commercial agility and AI-driven innovation.
Founded by two cloud architects with deep government and commercial experience, US Mission Hero bridges the gap between compliance requirements and modern cloud innovation. We specialize in FedRAMP-ready architectures, DoD/DHS cloud environments, and AI/ML automation that meets the highest security standards.
US Mission Hero is evolving from hands-on cloud execution into reusable AI-enabled platform capabilities. Explore our Platform Roadmap to see how we are preparing to scale secure mission workflows with cloud-native and AI services.
Co-Founders
Matthew Nico
Cloud Strategy & Operations leader specializing in multi-cloud architecture, SCCA/SACA design, and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance. Expert in Infrastructure-as-Code and DevSecOps automation.
• Security+ (IAT Level II)
• Python PCEP
• AWS Advanced Networking (in progress)
Ernest Candanedo Cruz
Lead Software Engineer and AI Solutions Architect specializing in AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and multi-cloud application modernization. Expert in agentic AI and ERP systems integration.
• AWS ML Engineer Associate
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Terraform Certified Associate
Combined Expertise
What We Bring Together: Matthew's infrastructure and compliance expertise combined with Ernest's AI/ML and software engineering capabilities creates a full-stack cloud solution provider. We deliver everything from secure SCCA/SACA architectures to intelligent, AI-powered applications—all built on AWS with government-grade security.
🚀 AWS Founders Program
We're applying for the AWS Founders Program to accelerate development of AI-powered cloud security and compliance solutions.
Our AWS Experience
Use of Credits ($1,000 Founders credits)
Resources & Media
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Let's Work Together
Whether you're a government agency looking for FedRAMP-ready solutions or a commercial enterprise seeking secure cloud migration with AI/ML capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Government Clients
- FedRAMP/FISMA Compliance
- SCCA/SACA Architecture
- RMF Automation
- DoD/DHS Cloud Solutions
Commercial Clients
- Cloud Migration & Modernization
- AI/ML Integration
- DevSecOps Automation
- Multi-Cloud Management
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Platform Roadmap
Building the Future of Mission Platforms
US Mission Hero is building secure, cloud-native and AI-enabled platform capabilities that help organizations modernize mission workflows, automate operations, and scale trusted digital services.
From Services to Scalable Platforms
US Mission Hero is evolving from a services-focused consultancy into a platform technology startup. We are building reusable cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities that eliminate infrastructure friction and accelerate mission delivery.
By productizing our deep expertise in secure cloud architecture and AI/ML, we provide the intelligent foundation that allows our partners to focus on their core objectives.
Current Cloud Execution Foundation
Our roadmap is built on a proven foundation of cloud execution, including production website hosting, secure infrastructure patterns, client portal delivery, and infrastructure-as-code automation.
This experience ensures that our future platform capabilities are grounded in operational reality, security compliance, and scalable architectural standards.
AI Accelerator / A²
A planned intelligent platform module designed to accelerate AI/ML integration into mission workflows. A² is intended to provide standardized patterns for agentic AI, large language model orchestration, and secure data processing.
Mission Hub Platform
Our vision for a centralized, secure portal that simplifies mission operations. Mission Hub is being designed to offer automated intake, resource orchestration, and real-time observability for complex multi-cloud environments.
Google Cloud Startup Program Roadmap
US Mission Hero is preparing to use the Google for Startups Cloud Program to accelerate development of secure, AI-enabled platform capabilities. Our planned Google Cloud adoption path will support product development for AI Accelerator / A², Mission Hub, secure client portals, workflow automation, analytics dashboards, and future agentic AI services.
We intend to evaluate and adopt Google Cloud services such as Vertex AI, Gemini API, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, IAM, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center. These services align with our roadmap for building scalable, secure, and repeatable cloud-native products.
Google Cloud startup credits would help US Mission Hero reduce early infrastructure costs, accelerate MVP development, validate AI-enabled workflows, and expand our platform capabilities for small business, commercial, and mission-focused use cases.
Security, Governance, and Cost Control
Our platform approach emphasizes repeatable, secure, and scalable patterns that maintain strong governance and cost control across multi-cloud environments.
Fine-grained access control and policy enforcement for all platform services.
Comprehensive audit logging and real-time monitoring of platform activity.
Automated resource scaling and intelligent spend management patterns.
Our goal is to build repeatable, secure, and scalable platform patterns that can support small business, commercial, and mission-focused workflows while maintaining strong governance, observability, and cost control.