Cepeda was formed as a corporation in 2001 and is a woman-owned, veteran owned small business located in Huntsville, Alabama. Cepeda's core competencies are software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement services. We currently serve DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector. Our Performance-based Systems and Software Engineering services span all phases of the system and software life cycle, from requirements development to fielding and maintenance and include systems engineering, software engineering, and Independent Verification and Validation activities. Our Process Improvement services help organizations remove waste and improve the quality of products and services by focusing on the major problem areas. As one of the authors of the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI®) and the Standard CMMI® Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPIsm) and an SEI Partner for CMMI and SCAMPI, our company is uniquely qualified to help organizations improve their infrastructure and their processes. Cepeda's Performance-based Systems and Software Engineering experience and effective process improvement application converge to provide a natural framework to support the innovative and streamlined approaches that ensure operational cost effectiveness and mission success for our customers. Our customer base includes small, large, commercial, and government organizations that focus on product development and service delivery.