The GEOINT App Store was truly a pioneering, and highly innovative project and solution for its time, sadly, as of August 27th, 2021, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) closed the Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP), and the GEOINT App Store is no longer providing access to commercial apps.

Working on the GEOINT App Store, represents a defining moment in my professional career. It also is tough to use as an example of your work because you can’t show it to anyone.

The GEOINT App Store wasn't just an "Enterprise App Store", it had all of the capabilities of Apple's App Store, and more!

Further capabilities of the GEOInt App Store:

• Subscription Service - Specify a time period for when your app can be used. Users can renew subscriptions in-app.
• Usage Management - Allows admins of GEOINT App Store to remotely lock down an application for a specific user, app, version, etc.
• Metrics - Enables GEOINT App Store admins to have metrics on app usage, including time and location data.
• Device ID - Provides access to a device ID that will match the device ID that the native GEOINT App Store app uses.
• Login ID - Provides access to a login ID that is assigned to a user, regardless of device.
• In-App Reviews - Allows users to write a review for your product from within the app. This review will be posted in the GEOINT App Store.
• Provisioning Profile Check - Monitors for provisioning profile expiration and alerts the user when the certificate used to sign your app is about to expire.

Public articles about the GEOInt App Store:

• Missions on mobile: GEOINT App Store relays critical information instantly
• The DOD’s App Store Does This One Crucial Thing to Stay Secure

Article on LinkedIn

The article below is a re-print of Innovation in Intelligence: The Story of the GEOINT App Store, which I originally posted on LinkedIn.

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Innovation in Intelligence: The Story of the GEOINT App Store

Working on the GEOINT App Store, an innovative and pioneering project, represents a defining moment in my professional career. It showcases the high stakes, high-profile nature, and true innovation that marked its era. It also is tough to use as an example of your work because you can’t show it to anyone.

The article below is a re-print of Innovation in Intelligence: The Story of the GEOINT App Store, which I originally posted on LinkedIn.

At NJVC, LLC., I spearheaded the development of the GEOINT App Store, a groundbreaking platform that redefined secure digital ecosystems for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Mirroring the core functionalities of Apple's App Store, our platform introduced advanced features such as subscription management, app launch tracking, and robust security measures including an app kill switch that could instantly cut off access to an app, if needed.

Launched in the early 2010s, the GEOINT App Store catered to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, first responders and the Intelligence Community, offering over 130 applications across various classification levels. These applications, many developed commercially through the Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP), were designed to meet the unique and sensitive needs of our users.

Our security measures set a new standard for digital platforms. We implemented rigorous screening processes, in-depth source code reviews, and maintained a controlled environment to thwart malware threats—critical for the protection of sensitive information.

My role was central to the project. I led the mobile development team and undertook a comprehensive rewrite of the iOS GEOINT App Store, transitioning it from Objective-C to Swift. I designed and wrote the essential Swift Developer SDK and architected the API used across all platforms, significantly enhancing performance and ensuring smooth adaptability to ongoing mobile platform updates.

This endeavor not only secured a reliable distribution channel for mission-critical apps but also established the GEOINT App Store as a trailblazer in government technology solutions. Although the store closed in 2021, the project remains a highlight of my career, showcasing my capability to navigate and innovate within highly regulated environments.

I really wish I'd been able to showcase the GEOINT App Store to the general public because it truly was work that I am still very proud of.