As a public servant and innovative leader, Zahid Chaudhry serves as Deputy Assistant Chief Information Officer (Deputy ACIO) at the USDA NRE Forest Service.

Based in Herndon, VA, just outside of Washington D.C., Zahid leverages his expertise in design thinking, organizational strategy, and program management to drive transformative change. Through strategic partnerships and leadership, Zahid delivers exceptional results that yield significant impacts. His achievements include leading organization for the successful adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud transformation, and enhanced end-user experiences.

As a system thinker, Zahid is a collation builder through a culture of respect, innovation, and efficiency. In his role as Technology Chair for the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) Alumni Association, help convenes top federal executives to exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices.

Zahid's dedication to public service, innovation, and leadership excellence is unparalleled. When he's not driving transformation in the public sector. Coding is his Jam (passion), but when he is not coding, you can find him enjoying music, reading, movies, and exploring nature. He's also a coffee aficionado, always on the lookout for the best coffee shops in the area.