Welcome to US Mission Hero

Delivering secure, compliant cloud solutions for government agencies and commercial enterprises. Specializing in AWS, Azure, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.

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Government

FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD-compliant cloud solutions. SCCA/SACA architectures, RMF automation, and secure data transfer services.

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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

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AWS 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

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Automated compliance scanning and reporting for FedRAMP and FISMA requirements. Continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and audit trail generation.

SCCA/SACA Architecture

Active

Secure 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

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Specialized 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

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Automated Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflows and NIST 800-53 control implementation. Policy-as-code, continuous ATO, and compliance dashboards.

Gold AMI Pipeline

Active

Automated hardened image pipeline for Windows and RHEL. STIG compliance, vulnerability scanning, and centralized image distribution across AWS regions.

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Commercial Solutions

Enterprise-grade cloud solutions for commercial organizations. Scalable, cost-effective, and designed for rapid deployment and innovation.

Cloud Migration Services

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End-to-end cloud migration from on-premises to AWS/Azure. Assessment, planning, execution, and optimization. Minimize downtime and risk.

AI/ML Integration

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Integrate AI and machine learning into your applications. Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, custom models, and agentic workflows for automation.

DevOps/CI-CD Pipelines

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Automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible. Infrastructure-as-code and policy enforcement.

Multi-Cloud Management

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Unified management across AWS and Azure. Centralized identity, logging, monitoring, and cost optimization. Single pane of glass for all cloud resources.

Cost Optimization

Coming Soon

Automated cost analysis and optimization recommendations. Right-sizing, reserved instances, spot instances, and waste elimination. Reduce cloud spend by 30-50%.

Observability & Monitoring

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Comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting. CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Sentinel, and custom dashboards. M-21-31 compliant logging for federal contractors.

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AWS Founders Program Applicant

Building AI-powered cloud security solutions on AWS

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.

Co-Founders

Matthew Nico

Co-Founder & Chief Cloud Architect

12+ years experience

Cloud Strategy & Operations leader specializing in multi-cloud architecture, SCCA/SACA design, and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance. Expert in Infrastructure-as-Code and DevSecOps automation.

Expertise:

AWS GovCloud Azure Government SCCA/SACA Terraform RMF/NIST 800-53

Certifications:

• AZ-900 Microsoft Certified
• Security+ (IAT Level II)
• Python PCEP
• AWS Advanced Networking (in progress)

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Ernest Candanedo Cruz

Co-Founder & Chief AI/ML Architect

13+ years experience

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.

Expertise:

AWS Bedrock SageMaker TensorFlow React/Next.js DevSecOps

Certifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS ML Engineer Associate
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Terraform Certified Associate

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Combined Expertise

Total Experience

25+ years

Cloud, AI/ML, Security

Certifications

10+

AWS, Azure, Security

DoD Projects

Multiple

FedRAMP, FISMA, STIG

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

Infrastructure & Security:

Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, Bedrock, Comprehend, IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty

AI/ML & Development:

Bedrock, SageMaker, EKS, ECS, Step Functions, EventBridge, CloudFormation, Terraform

Use of Credits ($12,000-$15,000)

1. Security Data Transfer API Enhancement ($5,000)

Expand our live solution with real-time threat detection (GuardDuty, Security Hub), automated remediation (Step Functions), and enterprise scaling (ECS, RDS, ElastiCache).

2. AI-Powered Compliance Automation ($4,000)

Automated FedRAMP/FISMA control monitoring with intelligent evidence collection using Config, Systems Manager, Bedrock, and Athena.

3. ERP Audit Intelligence ($3,000)

AI-driven anomaly detection for financial systems with automated reconciliation using SageMaker, Lambda, and DynamoDB.

Market Opportunity:

$30B+ federal cloud market • Growing AI/ML adoption in government • Compliance automation demand • ERP modernization needs

Resources & Media

Explore our latest presentations and demos showcasing AI-powered cloud solutions.

🎬 The AI Data Validator

An overview of our AI-powered data validation solution, created with Google Notebook LM. See how we leverage AWS Bedrock and machine learning to automate data quality checks.

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Terraform AI Validator

Presentation Deck (PDF)

📊 Terraform AI Validator

Our comprehensive presentation on AI-powered Terraform validation. Covers automated infrastructure compliance, security scanning, and intelligent remediation workflows.

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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

Welcome to US Mission Hero

Government

Commercial

AI Assistant (Bedrock)

Response

Government Solutions

Security Data Transfer API

FedRAMP/FISMA Compliance Tools

SCCA/SACA Architecture

DoD/DHS Cloud Solutions

RMF/NIST 800-53 Automation

Gold AMI Pipeline

Commercial Solutions

Cloud Migration Services

AI/ML Integration

DevOps/CI-CD Pipelines

Multi-Cloud Management

Cost Optimization

Observability & Monitoring

US Mission Hero

Co-Founders

Matthew Nico

Ernest Candanedo Cruz

Combined Expertise

🚀 AWS Founders Program

Our AWS Experience

Use of Credits ($12,000-$15,000)

Resources & Media

🎬 The AI Data Validator

📊 Terraform AI Validator

Let's Work Together

Government Clients

Commercial Clients

Automated Updates & Release Notes