Ideation, Inc. — Transforming Ideas into Realities through Technologies

About Ideation

The ideation process, applied to mission work.

Ideation, Inc. was founded in 2000 on the concept its name describes: an idea is conceived, developed through innovation, and carried through to a working result. We take on difficult problems, particularly those that call for doing more with less, and we apply design thinking before we choose a technology.

We serve federal, state and local agencies.

ConceptionUnderstand the mission, the users and the actual problem.
InnovationEvaluate alternatives and design the simplest workable solution.
DevelopmentBuild, test and deploy in the client's environment.
ActualizationOperate and improve the solution as the program evolves.

Products & Services

We create custom solutions for complex problems.

We develop technical products and supply consulting and project management services related to artificial intelligence, business analytics and data analytics, automation, and software applications.

Analytics Solutions

One thing that we do really well is assisting our clients in meeting their missions and achieving their strategic goals using technology. We analyze business processes, technologies, and data and then develop actionable strategies to increase effectiveness, cost savings, and time efficiency. Our aim is to provide innovative yet pragmatic responses to challenges that result in effective and timely decision-making.

Data Analytics

Ideation’s goal is to use data science techniques to transform raw data into actionable information. We specialize in data analysis, data transformations, interactive data visualizations, and data synthesis, and we unearth data patterns to meet the complex needs of our customers.

Products & Services

Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Chat bots
Advanced statistical and “big data” analysis dashboards and reports
Automated data extractions, transformation, and publishing flows
Automated data quality control and testing
Decision support predictive analytical tools
Embedded neural network models
Geospatial planning and decision-making tools

Business Analytics

Ideation provides assistance in eliciting both the big-picture vision of our clients’ objectives as well as the detailed requirements and processes. We analyze business processes, examine data management methods, and assess technologies. We specialize in providing analytical and advisement services to Federal, state, tribal, territorial and local agencies related to implementing hazard mitigation programs and strategies to promote better mitigation outcomes. By using optimal visualization, modeling, and mapping techniques, we help our clients envision solutions.

Products & Services

Process analysis and reports
Business requirements
Regulatory impact analysis
Technology assessments
Risk analysis
Benefit-cost analysis

Technology Solutions

We enjoy the challenge of evaluating potential technology alternatives, recommending strategies, and implementing solutions. We specialize in design thinking and developing creative, cost-effective, and transformative software solutions for real-life problems. Our software products range from mission-critical applications for federal agencies to custom data analytics software.

Software Development

Ideation offers full-stack Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) support using Agile processes. We develop software using open standards and technologies for any platform and any device. The excellence of our designs stems from minimalistic approaches, visual appeal, and engaging user experiences.

Products & Services

Technology strategies and recommendations
Responsive apps for mobile, Web, and desktop
Cloud-based Office 365 apps
eLearning apps
Updates to app code and related documentation
End user support

Core values

Character shapes how we work.

Truth

Straight talk and accurate judgments, with ourselves and with others. Truth is the foundation for trust.

Respect

We hold co-workers, partners and clients in high esteem and value the viewpoints each person brings.

Integrity

Fair and just dealings, guided by moral and ethical principles, make us reliable and dependable.

Innovation

A founding principle: new ideas, methods and products that improve established ways of doing things.

Work with us

Clients and teaming partners.

Government programs

We work with federal, state and local program offices from early analysis and prototyping through production and long-term sustainment. Ideation is available through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule.

Teaming partners

We team as prime contractor or subcontractor and treat a partnership as shared roles and responsibilities rather than a hierarchy. We work with:

Information technology firms
Management consulting firms
Architecture and engineering firms
Individual consultants and subject matter experts

Other organizations

The same practice applies to commercial and non-profit organizations with regulated, data-intensive or high-consequence work.

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Leadership

Founder-led since 2000.

Gopal Raja

Founder, President and CEO

Gopal Raja (Raj) founded Ideation in 2000 and leads its technical direction. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, with an emphasis on computer-aided engineering planning and management.

Raj has applied artificial intelligence to practical problems since 1993, beginning with a peer-reviewed neural network model for predicting groundwater conditions at a federal superfund site.

Ideation's staff combine software and data engineering, applied AI, and program and policy expertise. Leaders and engineers work directly on client programs.

Contact

Tell us about the mission.

Whether you run a program, want to team on a pursuit, or have a problem that needs a working solution, we would like to hear from you.

info@ideationinc.com

Phone

888.360.IDEA (4332)

Office

1818 Library Street, Suite 500
Reston, Virginia 20190