Zach Levy
Innovation & Dual-Use Technology | Commercial Engagement & Collaboration | Mission Alignment & Technology Integration | This is my personal LinkedIn account, views are my own.
- Role
- Commercial Manager - Cyber Telecom Portfolio (Contractor) at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zach Levy
Mission-driven strategist and dual-use technology leader with 19+ years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of national security, emerging tech, and public-private collaboration. I help organizations identify critical needs, align stakeholders, and deliver mission-ready solutions, whether advancing AI/ML, enterprise-to-edge capabilities, human-machine teaming, or accelerating digital transformation across commercial and public sectors. From R&D to scaled deployments, I’ve worked across the full lifecycle to turn great ideas into decision advantage and operational impact.Core strengths:• Dual-use innovation | Human Factors | Emerging Tech | AI/ML • GTM & BD Strategy | Government & Commercial Markets• Cross-functional leadership | Product-Mission Integration• Government Contracting | RDT & E, OTAs, FAR, Compliance• Digital Transformation | Operational Design | Stakeholder AlignmentKnown for bridging strategy and execution, I enjoy collaborating with end users, designers/engineers, and organizational decision-makers to rapidly iterate on tools that solve real problems and deliver value, at scale, under pressure, and where they are needed most.
Experience
Commercial Manager - Cyber Telecom Portfolio (Contractor)
Aug 2025 — Present
As Commercial Manager for Cyber Portfolio (contractor), I support the Defense Innovation Unit’s Commercial Operations Engagement Team by conducting market research, engaging with industry, and providing internal program support. Enabling DIU’s commercial engagement efforts by focusing on: Technology and Market mapping to identify relevant technologies and companies Coordination with industry to evaluate capabilities and maintain engagement Portfolio tracking to monitor progress and outcomes across projects Program support to align commercial activities with mission priorities Data management and capability analysis associated with the Cyber portfolio**This is a SETA contractor position in support of DIU**
Education
Ohio Northern University
Mechanical Engineering
2002 — 2004
FBI InfraGard
Professional Certificate, Intelligence Liaison Officer
2022 — 2022
FBI InfraGard
Professional Certificate, Intelligence Services
2023 — 2023
FBI InfraGard
Professional Certificate, Infrastructure Liaison Officer
2024 — 2024
Institute of World Politics
Graduate Certificate, Diplomacy and Statecraft
2025 — 2026
Syracuse University
Graduate Certificate, Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement (VPPCE)
2025 — 2025
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 — 2015
American University
Master of International Service (MIS)
2015 — 2017
Ohio University
Dual Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Sociology
2004 — 2007
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