David Scharf

We live in a world where threats emerge faster than our government’s bureaucracy can react. We need to be flexible and proactive as our national security demands more than cutting-edge technology; it needs to be prepared for any and all options. It necessitates a smarter way to build it.

At Digital Transformations LLC, we approach our mission and vision with the view that the future of defense isn’t just about systems, it’s about speed, coordination, and clarity. The team at Digital Transformations has spent the last decade helping government and industry leaders reimagine how mission-critical programs are developed, delivered, and sustained. Today, in 2025, there is no mission that is more urgent, or more promising, than our support of Golden Dome.

The U.S. Golden Dome represents a bold shift in how America defends its citizens and our national interests. Instead of working in silos using isolated tools and fragmented efforts, the initiative calls for a fully integrated ecosystem. One that is flexible, fast, and capable of detecting, assessing, and neutralizing complex threats in real time. To effectively deliver successful systems requires more than hardware. Programs of this nature demand fundamental transformations in how cross-functional teams collaborate under pressure. That’s where our Digital Transformations team adds true value.

We work directly with uniformed military personnel, integrating frontline insights into development cycles and ensuring our strategies are grounded in operational realities. We’ve helped embed Agile and Lean principles into some of the most sensitive and essential defense environments in the country. Our team brings decades of experience in private and government DevOps and Lean|Agile environments, working shoulder to shoulder with defense contractors, government teams, and mission users. Together, we ensure that every sprint delivers measurable impact.

We specialize in agility across complex software and hardware environments. Our approach streamlines planning cycles and replaces bloat and delays with continuous feedback loops. We implement clear communication plans with cross-functional teams to connect the people building the tools with those who depend on them, closing the gap between intention and execution.

What sets our approach apart is our commitment to working within constraints without compromising speed or adaptability. We’ve seen firsthand how rigid waterfall processes can leave even the best ideas stranded. By contrast, our agile methods prioritize real-time iteration and results. Minimum viable deployments aren’t the finish line, they’re the launchpad for scalable, testable, and evolving solutions.

Agile is not just for software. It’s a framework for thinking, collaborating, and delivering under pressure. In defense, where the stakes are national and the complexity is immense, agile thinking allows organizations to keep pace with emerging threats, adapt quickly, and stay mission-focused.

Perhaps most importantly, Digital Transformations focuses on shifting culture. In highly regulated environments, transformation is earned through trust, consistent value delivery, and demonstrable results. We work closely with and train program leads to prioritize throughput over perfection, help acquisition teams align around outcome-based goals, and equip technical teams to collaborate across silos without sacrificing clarity or compliance.

The Golden Dome is a generational undertaking, but it’s also proof that with the right strategy, structure, and mindset, even the most complex defense initiatives can move faster, work smarter, and adapt continuously. At Digital Transformations LLC, we’re honored to support this essential endeavor, side by side with those who defend it.

Founder & Transformation Coach

Licenses & Certificates

  • DevOps Institute Ambassador
  • Scaled Agile Certified Program Consultant 
  • Jenkins Continuous Integration Open-Source Project
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