# Bernie Gauf

> Bernie Gauf is a co-founder, chairman and CEO of Innovative Defense Technologies, established in 2006. Previously president of Digital System Resources, he works on defense software delivery and automated testing. He co-authored Implementing Automated Software Testing with Elfriede Dustin and Thom Garrett in 2009.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chairman and CEO at Innovative Defense Technologies
- **Organizations:** Innovative Defense Technologies, Digital System Resources, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
- **Education:** University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- **Known for:** Co-founded IDT in 2006 and has served as CEO since inception., Co-authored a 2009 technical book on automated software testing., Named co-inventor on US patent 8,826,084.

## Career timeline

- **1980–1985** — Attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; his LinkedIn education entry lists Triangle Fraternity.
- **Before 2003** — Served as president of Digital System Resources.
- **2003** — General Dynamics acquired Digital System Resources.
- **2006** — Co-founded IDT and became CEO.
- **2009** — Published Implementing Automated Software Testing with Elfriede Dustin and Thom Garrett.
- **2013** — IDT won SECAF Government Contractor of the Year in the $12–25 million category.
- **2014** — Delivered the QUEST keynote on April 9. Named co-inventor on US patent 8,826,084, granted September 2.
- **2017** — Announced as an AFCEA OKC Technology Day speaker.
- **2024** — Featured on iHeart’s CEOs You Should Know on November 18.
- **2026** — Discussed IDT’s planned $19 million Arlington expansion, expected to create 210 jobs.

## Achievements

- Co-founded IDT in 2006 and has served as CEO since inception.
- Co-authored a 2009 technical book on automated software testing.
- Named co-inventor on US patent 8,826,084.
- Led IDT when it won its 2013 SECAF Government Contractor of the Year category.
- Delivered the 2014 QUEST keynote to more than 350 attendees.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Virginia announced IDT’s planned $19 million Arlington expansion and 210 expected new jobs; Gauf was identified as chairman and CEO.
- **2024-11** — Featured in a 19-minute iHeart CEOs You Should Know interview published November 18.

## Links

- Website: https://idtus.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernie-gauf-41358559

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