Mission before technology
Start with the decision, user and operating environment—not the product category.
About VetDS
Operational experience. Technical credibility. Independent judgment.
Veteran Data Solutions helps organizations make better decisions where mission, technology, data, operations and market opportunity converge.
The firm
Built to help leaders navigate complexity without adding more noise.
VetDS is a national defense, intelligence community and commercial technology advisory firm. Its work centers on advanced technology, mission modernization, multi-domain data, operational performance, capture and commercialization.
The firm is designed for focused, senior-level engagements—bringing the experience to see across technical, operational and business boundaries while remaining close enough to execution to produce practical outcomes.
Operating principles
Credibility over theater
Make claims that withstand technical, operational and commercial scrutiny.
Strategy must execute
A useful strategy identifies owners, dependencies, milestones and real constraints.
Trust is operational
Strong partnerships and teams depend on clarity, accountability and shared purpose.
Leadership
Derek Aultman
Founder & Principal Advisor
Derek is a U.S. Air Force Special Operations veteran and technology executive with more than 28 years of experience across defense, intelligence and commercial environments.
His background includes enterprise modernization, AI and computer vision, imagery and geospatial data, capture and business development, partner ecosystems, operations, sustainment and leadership of complex programs and organizations.
He founded and led Veteran Data Solutions to deliver advanced technology and mission-focused work across government and commercial clients.
28+Years of experience
250+Programs and engagements
90+Prime capture efforts
150+Subcontracts managed
22Patent filings
$500M+Contract value influenced
A need for experienced perspective?