[ ABOUT ]■
Our Story
DAWNE IT Solutions was founded on a simple yet powerful principle: driving advancement while navigating efficiency. Based in Washington, DC, we bring a unique dual perspective to government and commercial IT consulting, having served as both government contractors and technology sales consultants. This experience gives us an unparalleled understanding of the challenges organizations face from every angle, whether you're a federal agency managing complex compliance requirements or a growing business seeking enterprise-level solutions without enterprise complexity.
Our team specializes in transforming technology challenges into strategic advantages through cybersecurity audits, cloud migration, AI strategy implementation, and enterprise CRM solutions. We've built our reputation on delivering measurable results that accelerate mission success for federal agencies, state and local governments, and growth-focused businesses throughout the DMV region and beyond. At DAWNE, we don't just implement technology; we architect solutions that create exponential value, unlock new possibilities for growth, and position your organization for breakthrough performance. When strategy meets execution, transformation accelerates itself.
[ Where Innovation Meets Strategy: ]■
How Technology Drives Measurable Results
Technology transformation begins with strategic vision aligned to mission objectives. Federal agencies need solutions that accelerate critical operations while maintaining rigorous security and compliance standards. Commercial organizations require technology investments that deliver measurable ROI and sustainable competitive advantages. Organizations across sectors are discovering how AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure can fundamentally transform operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
Success in technology implementation isn't about adopting the latest tools; it's about aligning technology investments with specific organizational goals and measurable outcomes. The difference between incremental improvement and transformational impact lies in strategic planning, expert implementation, and comprehensive change management that ensures technology adoption drives lasting organizational value.
[ Our History]■
DAWNE IT Solutions emerged from direct experience navigating the complex intersection of government technology requirements and commercial innovation. Our leadership team has operated on both sides of the government contracting relationship, providing unique insight into the challenges agencies face in technology procurement, implementation, and ongoing management.
This dual perspective shapes our approach to every engagement. We understand the federal acquisition process, compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and NIST, and the operational realities of government IT environments. Simultaneously, we bring commercial sector innovation, agile methodologies, and efficiency-focused practices that accelerate implementation while maintaining the security and compliance standards government agencies require.
Our track record includes successful implementations for federal health agencies, including the development of GRACE AI for ARPA-H, a secure generative AI assistant that demonstrated how cutting-edge technology can be deployed within government security frameworks to accelerate research and enhance productivity. This project exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovation without compromising security, compliance, or operational integrity.
As we've grown, we've expanded our capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Phase 5 Consulting, which enhanced our service portfolio and strengthened our capacity to serve both government and commercial clients. Today, DAWNE IT Solutions offers comprehensive IT services spanning cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI implementation, CRM solutions, and strategic IT consulting, all delivered with the same commitment to security, compliance, and measurable results that has defined our work from the beginning.
[ Our Approach]■
Strategic First, Technical Second
We begin every engagement with strategic analysis, not technical specifications. Understanding your mission objectives, operational challenges, budget constraints, and organizational culture allows us to recommend solutions that deliver measurable business value, not just technical features.
Security and Compliance by Design
Government-grade security isn't an afterthought; it's foundational to every solution we architect. Whether implementing cloud infrastructure, AI systems, or CRM platforms, we incorporate security controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management from the initial design phase.
Results-Focused Implementation
Technology projects succeed when they deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organizational objectives. We establish clear success metrics at project inception and maintain focus on business results throughout implementation, ensuring technology investments deliver the value your organization requires.
Knowledge Transfer and Sustainability
Our goal isn't creating long-term consulting dependencies; it's building your internal capabilities. Every engagement includes comprehensive training, documentation, and knowledge transfer that enables your team to manage, optimize, and evolve technology solutions long after our engagement concludes.
[ Leadership]■
Kimberly Kight, CEO
Kimberly Kight brings a unique perspective to DAWNE IT Solutions, having worked extensively as both a government contractor and a contractor sales consultant. This dual experience provides deep insight into the challenges government agencies face in technology procurement and implementation, as well as the operational realities contractors navigate in delivering solutions within complex regulatory environments.
Kim's expertise spans cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI strategy, and enterprise technology implementation across federal, state, and local government agencies. Her leadership on projects like GRACE AI for ARPA-H demonstrates her ability to deliver cutting-edge innovation within stringent government security and compliance frameworks.
Under Kim's leadership, DAWNE IT Solutions has built a reputation for delivering measurable results that accelerate mission success while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence. Her commitment to strategic technology planning, comprehensive change management, and sustainable solution design ensures clients achieve lasting value from their technology investments.
[ Our Commitment ]■
Driving Advancement While Navigating Efficiency
We believe technology should propel your mission forward, not slow it down. Our commitment to driving advancement while navigating efficiency means delivering secure, scalable IT solutions that accelerate government and business success without compromising compliance or performance.
Every solution we deliver balances innovation with pragmatism, cutting-edge capabilities with proven reliability, and strategic vision with operational feasibility. We measure our success not by the sophistication of the technology we implement, but by the measurable business outcomes our clients achieve.
Whether you're a federal agency modernizing legacy systems, a state government implementing new digital services, or a commercial organization seeking competitive advantage through technology, DAWNE IT Solutions brings the expertise, experience, and commitment to excellence that ensures your success.