Chris Steadley

About Chris Steadley

I help State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations modernize their operations by diagnosing structural bottlenecks and converting them into clear, executable modernization paths.My background spans systems engineering, practice leadership, and global enterprise transformation across IBM, the Gates Foundation, and a decade at Gartner. My work has focused on improving organizational performance by integrating data governance, workflow redesign, cloud migration readiness, and AI‑aligned operating models.At Gates, I led enterprise‑level strategy initiatives that strengthened operational effectiveness, modernized employee experience systems, and shaped global frameworks for AI strategy, governance, and decision‑making. At Gartner, I advised executive teams on enterprise transformation, market expansion, and large‑scale operational modernization.At IBM, I partner with Microsoft and Databricks to help public sector leaders evolve their data foundations, reduce legacy debt, and prepare for secure, governed AI deployment across their enterprises.Focus Areas:SLED Modernization • AI Strategy & Governance • Cloud & Data Transformation • Legacy Rationalization • Operating Model Redesign • Systems Thinking • Executive Advisory

Experience

1. Senior Enterprise Client Executive Sled (Ai, Cloud & Data Modernization)

   IBM

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

Education

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  MBA

• Virginia Tech

  BS

• The George Washington University

  MS