Zach Steele

Background

About Zach Steele

I am a versatile professional with a dynamic background spanning business analytics, design consulting, and legislative affairs. I obtained a BA in Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, as well as a M.S. in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce. At Accenture Federal Services I work on the project management team for the LMIS project with the Defense Logistics Agency. Our goal is to fully modernize the agency’s distribution center with cutting edge technology and robotic implementation. I am responsible for facilitating efficient collaboration between the project’s various workstreams and subcontractors. From June 2023 to Early October 2023, while awaiting my start date at AFS, I served as the personal assistant to the CTO at Kant AI Solutions, where I played a pivotal role in shaping the architecture for CARLA, an innovative AI-driven emergency response call assistant. This revolutionary solution, leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Azure's cutting-edge database systems, was presented to Homeland Security, propelling the firm on track toward a Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). I bring a robust analytical skill set and a proven track record of driving business success. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to establish ZS Enterprises LLC, where I orchestrated subcontracting services and achieved impressive personal portfolio returns in the global marketplace. Additionally, I honed my design and project management skills during my tenure at Freedom Design + Build, producing custom architectural designs for luxury properties and successfully leading a team of six interns. At the University of Virginia, I assumed key leadership roles. As a member of the Class of 2022 Student Councils, I organized diverse events and was selected for the impactful Lighting of the Lawn Committee (LOTL). As LOTL Chairman, I achieved remarkable success, generating a net positive income from a budget in 2021. Prior, as Financial Chair, I coordinated fundraising efforts, securing My skill set encompasses a wide range of tools including Microsoft Office 365, Data Analysis and visualization (Tableau), HTML, RapidMiner, SQL, SPSS, Python, and RStudio. Beyond the professional realm, my interests span sports such as lacrosse, skiing, and golf, and I hold a PADI Certified Diver certification. Music holds a special place in my heart. I have played multiple instruments in numerous bands with a penchant for artists like the Beatles, Tame Impala, and Mac Demarco while developing a new taste for house music.