Our Story

Solving our customers’ toughest data challenges

Motivated by curiosity ─ energized by innovation

Trusted Partner

Experience solving complex data challenges and delivering impactful business results

Innovative Solutions

Leverage disruptive technologies to create data infrastructures, predictive analytics, applications, and visualizations

Optimized Insights

Improve data value with modern technologies and advanced analytics for better decisions

At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since 2006!

Trailblazing Excellence One Dataset at a Time

As business and technology evolve, we help you stay ahead—embracing innovation to drive smart, future-ready progress. We partner with you to solve your unique data challenges, delivering tailored solutions that fit your needs.

Our mission is to empower you to unlock the true potential of your data—turning complexity into clarity. We transform data into a strategic powerhouse—fueling bold decisions and long-term success.

With deep expertise and unwavering commitment, we’re by your side—helping you capture the full value of your data, every step of the way.

Where Passion Meets Performance

Your team deserves the extraordinary—and we like to deliver just that. It’s simple, we hire great people. We find brilliant minds with bold ideas and unstoppable drive.

Our people don’t just think outside the box—they reinvent it!

With visionary thinking and sharp problem-solving, they’re not just meeting the moment—they’re defining what’s next.

Innovating at the Speed of Technology

Innovation Lab—Where our intellectually curious and technical experts explore new technologies or push the boundaries of current capabilities based on training, research, and client needs

Kystone™ Accelerators—Repository of scalable solutions, processes, and strategic tools—all designed to streamline complexity, reduce time-to-value, and keep our customers ahead of the curve

SBIR Innovations—Small Business Innovative Research contracts with the DoD including machine learning, NLP, computer vision, generative AI, edge analytics, data ingestion, and more Explore Contracts

Defining Moments — The Road to Excellence

Every journey has its milestones—the turning points that shape who we are and how we grow. For us, excellence hasn’t been a destination, but a path paved with bold decisions, breakthrough innovations, and lessons learned along the way. From our earliest days to the present, each defining moment has pushed us forward, sharpened our focus, and deepened our commitment to delivering value.

Driven by Purpose — Powered by Values

Our vision is to be the first choice for customers seeking innovative solutions. We’re on a mission to attract, empower, and retain top talent—people who are passionate about making a real difference in our customers’ businesses. Since 2006, our core values have shaped not just our success, but the way we work together every day. They’re the foundation of a culture driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

» We Are Decision Makers

  • Confident in our abilities
  • Able to change a decision based off factors
  • Correct when plans aren’t working

» We Are Focused

  • Aware of our customers and their needs
  • Exceed customers expectations
  • Strive to add additional value

» We Are Reliable

  • Demonstrate integrity
  • Committed to high ethical standards
  • Take responsibility

» We Are Committed

  • Live our corporate values in our work
  • Create enthusiasm in our teams and goals
  • Contribute to team goals, and lending a hand when necessary

» We Strive to be the Best

  • We are not satisfied with “good enough”
  • Each person brings something to the team
  • Stay abreast of technical developments

» We Are Accountable

  • Admit our mistakes and take responsibility
  • Do not blame others
  • Seek feedback and accept constructive criticism

» We Are Open Minded

  • Be flexible and inclusive
  • Open to new ideas, and changes to environment
  • Value everyone’s opinions and solutions

From Data to Decisions: Unlocking Insights, One Case Study at a Time

Legacy Modernization to Cloud Native (Air Force)

Legacy Modernization to Cloud Native (Air Force)

Time-Series Forecasting Tool (Air Force)

Time-Series Forecasting Tool (Air Force)

Generative AI for Predictive Logistics (Air Force)

Generative AI for Predictive Logistics (Air Force)

Data-Driven Financial Budget Planning (Air Force)

Data-Driven Financial Budget Planning (Air Force)

AI/ML Analytics Framework & Services (Air Force)

AI/ML Analytics Framework & Services (Air Force)

Data Pipeline for Improved Data Management (Insurance/Retail)

Data Pipeline for Improved Data Management (Insurance/Retail)

Geospatial Location Analysis Application (eCommerce/Retail)

Geospatial Location Analysis Application (eCommerce/Retail)

ML/AI Object Tracking Model (Army)

ML/AI Object Tracking Model (Army)

Standard Missile Maintenance Data with AI/ML (Navy)

Standard Missile Maintenance Data with AI/ML (Navy)

Automated Part Candidacy Analysis Pipeline (Army)

Automated Part Candidacy Analysis Pipeline (Army)

Automated Data Rights Understanding (Air Force)

Automated Data Rights Understanding (Air Force)

Edge Data Management & Analytics (Navy)

Edge Data Management & Analytics (Navy)

Statistical Model & Training Algorithms (Air Force)

Statistical Model & Training Algorithms (Air Force)

Data Science & Architecture Assessment (Marketing)

Data Science & Architecture Assessment (Marketing)

Text Analytics of PDF Technical Documents (Air Force)

Text Analytics of PDF Technical Documents (Air Force)

Deep Learning on Raw Google Analytics Data (Retail)

Deep Learning on Raw Google Analytics Data (Retail)

Automated Data Cleansing with Machine Learning (Navy)

Automated Data Cleansing with Machine Learning (Navy)

Automated Data Capture and Prediction (Air Force)

Automated Data Capture and Prediction (Air Force)

Automated Data Crosswalks (Air Force SBIR)

Automated Data Crosswalks (Air Force SBIR)

Contract Conversion & Analytics (Air Force)

Contract Conversion & Analytics (Air Force)

Database Tuning & Optimization (Retail)

Database Tuning & Optimization (Retail)

Decision Support for Cyber Hygiene (Air Force)

Decision Support for Cyber Hygiene (Air Force)

Big Data Ingestion & Cloud Architecture

Big Data Ingestion & Cloud Architecture

Cloud-Native PaaS Architecture (Air Force)

Cloud-Native PaaS Architecture (Air Force)

Data Integration Hub Modernization (Air Force)

Data Integration Hub Modernization (Air Force)

Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Big Data Engineering for Improved Analytics (Retail)

Big Data Engineering for Improved Analytics (Retail)

Agile Big Data Development (Retail)

Agile Big Data Development (Retail)

Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics (Retail)

Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics (Retail)

Supply Chain Predictive Analytics (Air Force)

Supply Chain Predictive Analytics (Air Force)

Cost Allocation Rules Engine Modernization (Insurance)

Cost Allocation Rules Engine Modernization (Insurance)

Data Services Cloud Migration Support (Air Force)

Data Services Cloud Migration Support (Air Force)

Predictive Analytics for the Aircraft Digital Thread (Air Force)

Predictive Analytics for the Aircraft Digital Thread (Air Force)

On-Demand Maintenance Analytics for Logistics (Air Force)

On-Demand Maintenance Analytics for Logistics (Air Force)

User-Centric Predictive Insights with Machine Learning (Air Force)

User-Centric Predictive Insights with Machine Learning (Air Force)

Machine Learning & NLP for Decision Support (Healthcare)

Machine Learning & NLP for Decision Support (Healthcare)

Sensor Data Analysis for Predictive CBM+ (Retail)

Sensor Data Analysis for Predictive CBM+ (Retail)

Cutting-Edge Responsive Design (Financial)

Cutting-Edge Responsive Design (Financial)

Data Cleansing and Migration (Energy)

Data Cleansing and Migration (Energy)

Application Modernization (Healthcare)

Application Modernization (Healthcare)

Large-Scale Data Integration (Air Force)

Large-Scale Data Integration (Air Force)

Data Science Big Data Ingestion (Energy)

Data Science Big Data Ingestion (Energy)

Transformation to Modern Analytics Framework (Energy)

Transformation to Modern Analytics Framework (Energy)

Agile Big Data Analytics Framework (Retail)

Agile Big Data Analytics Framework (Retail)

Big Data Hadoop Administration (Retail)

Big Data Hadoop Administration (Retail)

Modern Data Ingestion Framework (Insurance)

Modern Data Ingestion Framework (Insurance)

Performance Tuning & Best Practices (Retail)

Performance Tuning & Best Practices (Retail)

Engines Forecast Reporting Tool (Air Force)

Engines Forecast Reporting Tool (Air Force)

Data Quality & Lineage Mapping (Retail)

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