Pioneering a Quality Renaissance
Elevating Software for Global Impact
Making the tools that businesses use, better.
Trusted by government and private sector leaders for nearly 15 years, Acato delivers unparalleled software quality assurance. We don’t just find bugs – we prevent them, saving you time, money, and reputation so you can focus on what you do best: solving global challenges.
About Us
A woman-owned small business, Acato is spearheading a renaissance in software quality assurance through our commitment to whole-system quality. We integrate time-tested quality principles with cutting-edge technology, applying proven methodologies to modern software challenges.
Our approach harmonizes traditional quality fundamentals with the demands of today’s rapidly evolving software landscape. Emphasizing early integration of quality practices reduces costly rework and saves our customers millions of dollars annually.
At Acato, we foster a learning culture focused on improving daily work, empowering every team member to advocate for quality and applying enduring quality principles in innovative ways.
Our Services
At Acato, we elevate software quality at every stage of development, embracing a whole-system approach that goes beyond traditional testing.
Our Team
At Acato, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community dedicated to renewing and strengthening the commitment to quality in the software industry. Our diverse team of engineers, computer scientists, and domain experts is leading a renaissance in software quality assurance, blending time-honored principles with innovative applications.
Acato’s Purpose is “To be as good for the people doing the work as it is for the work we do”. And our standards are set high for both.
We foster an environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being:
- Collaborative culture that balances traditional wisdom with fresh perspectives
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life harmony
- Participative management approach that values every team member’s input
- Opportunities to apply classic quality methodologies to cutting-edge software challenges
- Continuous learning that bridges established quality practices and emerging technologies
- Meaningful work that impacts critical national projects through renewed focus on comprehensive quality
- A workplace that nurtures professional connections and personal mastery.
Our Work
Featured Project: G2 Program Management Application
Since 2007, Acato has played a pivotal role in the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Program Management Information System, Generation 2 (“G2”). This large-scale tool is central to the Department of Energy’s operations, demonstrating our ability to deliver and maintain mission-critical software.
