[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" use_background_color_gradient="on" background_color_gradient_direction="135deg" background_color_gradient_stops="#0a1f44 0%|#ffffff 100%" custom_padding="120px||120px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" module_alignment="center" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://webheadtech.com/wp-content/uploads/beale-airforce.png" title_text="beale-airforce" align="center" module_class="project-hero-logo" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" width="100%" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" text_orientation="center" custom_padding="50px||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1>Case Study: Beale Air Force Base - Secure Aviation Data Platform</h1>
<h3>Delivered</h3>
<p style="padding-bottom: 50px;">A secure, cloud-native platform supporting aviation data ingestion, validation, and operational delivery for Beale AFB. The solution integrates iOS and web clients with containerized backend services, unified messaging, and an AWS- based DAFIF processing pipeline to deliver compliant, mission-critical aviation datasets.</p>
<div class="rfp-chip-group"><span class="rfp-chip">DevSecOps & Zero-Trust Architecture</span>
<span class="rfp-chip">Aviation & Defense Data Compliance (FAA / ICAO / DOD)</span>
<span class="rfp-chip">Secure Cloud-Native & Containerized Systems</span>
<span class="rfp-chip">Operational Resilience & Platform Interoperability</span></div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>The Opportunity</h2>
<p>North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) serves individuals in moments of urgency, where access to clear, reliable information can directly impact outcomes. The organization needed a public-facing digital platform that could quickly guide individuals in crisis, family members, and service partners to the right resources—regardless of device, location, or circumstance.</p>
<p>As the project progressed, a leadership transition introduced new priorities, including a refreshed visual identity and a stronger emphasis on content structure and manageability. This shift created an opportunity to realign the platform around mobile-first access, accessible navigation, and a content model that could scale with NTBHA’s mission of delivering equitable mental and behavioral health services to all populations, including those experiencing homelessness.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>The Solution</h2>
Webhead partnered with NTBHA to design and deliver a custom WordPress platform centered on clarity, accessibility, and content-driven user journeys. The solution pivoted to a simplified information architecture with a clean global navigation and user-based content pathways that prioritize rapid access to critical services.

The platform was built with WCAG 2.2 and ADA Title II considerations, mobile-first navigation, and a CMS architecture that empowers staff to manage content confidently without technical assistance. Strategic use of supporting plugins, widgets, and custom integrations ensured performance, accessibility, and long-term flexibility.

By combining UX/UI design, content strategy, and efficient development workflows—including designer-built WordPress pages to compress timelines—the result was a clear, trustworthy digital experience that supports individuals in crisis while giving NTBHA the tools to adapt and evolve over time.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f4f6fb" background_enable_image="off" custom_padding="50px||50px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="center" text_orientation="center" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1 class="h1-pad">Audience &amp; Critical Journeys</h1>
<p><strong>Audience:</strong> Beale AFB operators and planners, administrators, DevOps/security teams.</p>
<p><strong>Critical Journey:</strong> Authorized users access iOS or web clients → requests flow through secured APIs → data is validated and authorized → DAFIF uploads are processed via AWS API Gateway and Step Functions → verified aviation data is published to operational views → alerts and updates are delivered via secure messaging.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" background_enable_image="off" custom_padding="50px||50px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="center" text_orientation="center" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1 class="h1-pad">Opportunity</h1>
<p><strong>Challenges:</strong> Safety-critical data accuracy, multi-standard aviation compliance, secure cloud processing, and messaging vendor lock-in.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution:</strong> Implemented strict schema and precision validation, container and cloud isolation, IAM- scoped AWS workflows, and a unified messaging abstraction to ensure secure, auditable, and flexible operations.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" background_enable_image="off" custom_padding="50px||50px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.2" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="center" text_orientation="center" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1 class="h1-pad">Approach</h1>
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 <li><strong>Design:</strong> Modular, containerized architecture with clear service boundaries and least-privilege access</li>
 <li><strong>Development:</strong> Node.js APIs with centralized validation, React + TypeScript frontend, isolated MongoDB services</li>
 <li><strong>DevSecOps:</strong> Secure API Gateway, VPC-isolated Step Functions and Lambda processing, automated test suites, and environment- driven configuration for controlled deployments</li>
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 <li><strong>Success metric 1:</strong> Automated, secure DAFIF ingestion via AWS Step Functions (~17 Lambda functions)</li>
 <li><strong>Success metric 2:</strong> End-to-end DevSecOps enforcement across containers, APIs, and cloud workflows</li>
 <li><strong>Success metric 3:</strong> Improved operational resilience through platform-agnostic messaging and reduced vendor dependency</li>
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