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Desmond Chambers

@desmondchambers2

Technology and platform director at the U.S. Department of Justice who improved data processing efficiency by 80% with Databricks, Spark, and PySpark.

United States

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At the U.S. Department of Justice - Antitrust Division, I directed the AI and Data Platform portfolio and set its strategy, modernization priorities, and architecture standards. I also directed data platform development using Databricks, Apache Spark, and PySpark, improving data processing efficiency by 80%.

At PBG Consulting / Office of Personnel Management (OPM), I directed a $600M portfolio spanning 200 programs and reorganized governance and delivery controls, reducing at-risk programs by 75%. Across federal and commercial environments, I’ve directed technology portfolios and platform transformations, with a focus on connecting investment, architecture, and delivery priorities.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Director, AI & Data Platforms

U.S. Department of Justice

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)

Directed the AI and Data Platform portfolio, establishing enterprise strategy, platform vision, modernization priorities, and investment plans within a $1M technology budget. Led cross-functional stakeholders in establishing an AI platform operating model spanning GenAI, enterprise data, RAG, and agentic workflows.

AI Platforms Generative AI LLM RAG Agentic AI OpenAI Claude Databricks Spark PySpark AWS Azure GCP FinOps Platform Strategy Enterprise Architecture Technical Governance

Senior Director, Technology Platforms & Architecture

One Federal Solution

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Directed enterprise technology platform and transformation portfolios, establishing strategic priorities, modernization roadmaps, and investment plans. Established an enterprise platform operating model connecting business strategy, architecture, engineering delivery, security, and financial management.

Platform Strategy Enterprise Architecture Portfolio Management DevSecOps Agile SAFe EVM Cloud Architecture Technical Governance Stakeholder Management

Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Portfolio Strategy

PBG Consulting

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Directed a $600M enterprise technology portfolio spanning 200 programs, establishing portfolio strategy, investment governance, and executive decision frameworks. Reorganized portfolio governance and delivery controls, reducing at-risk programs by 75%.

Portfolio Management Investment Strategy Governance CMMI Agile KPI development Risk Management Organizational Leadership

Senior Director, Technology Portfolio & Transformation

Favor Tech Consulting

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Managed technology portfolio intake, product prioritization, roadmap planning, and delivery governance. Developed KPI dashboards and executive reporting covering milestone performance, delivery risks, and portfolio health.

Portfolio Management Product Feature Prioritization Roadmapping KPI Dashboards Executive Reporting PMO Risk Management

Director, Technology Programs & Platforms

ITSC Secure Solutions Consulting

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Aligned engineering, operations, and business stakeholders around product requirements, architecture decisions, and technical priorities. Supported adoption of adaptive Agile practices across cross-functional teams.

Agile Stakeholder Management Product Planning Technical Decision Making Delivery Management

Technical Project Manager

Apex Systems

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Led integration of 10 source systems with Oracle, ETL, and data warehouse environments. Coordinated Agile ceremonies and coached a 50-person delivery team on backlog planning and sprint execution.

Oracle ETL Data Warehouse Agile Project Management Team Coaching

IT Portfolio / Technical Project Manager

ObXtek

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Managed IT portfolio and project activities supporting the Department of Labor's Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Coordinated cross-functional teams and Agile ceremonies to align business requirements and technical priorities.

IT Portfolio Management Project Management Agile Stakeholder Coordination