Who is Sean Chao?
"The Everything Guy"
I'm just a regular guy — a hard-charger that wants to do right by himself, his family, his country, and the world. I am guided by a 'warrior' ethos that is tied to my Army background, encompased in the Army Values of 'LDRSHIP': Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Self-Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. I've done a lot of things in my life that I think would exemplify that— a whole lifetime worth and counting. Some of it I can talk about. Some I can't. But all of it led me to here.
Today, I'm an executive consultant serving as a Program Manager for Zen Strategics to a Federal entity. I am a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, commanding a unit within the Military Intelligence Readiness Command. I am also a serial entrepreneur, with businesses that runs across numerous verticals and spans across the globe. Oh, I'm much more than that, too (fun fact: I'm a volunteer firefighter and a licensed UAS pilot). With more than two decades of experience leading entities big and small, in every field you can imagine, I've been told that I should 'write a book.' Instead of that, I decided to make a page about myself, and maybe help bring some of my knowledge and musings out to the world, in hopes to educate and/or entertain.
I believe in leading through experience, and leadership by example. Moreover, I believe in servant leadership-- building and investing in my teams. But even beyond that, I believe in doing that for all. If one has the ability, then they have a moral imperative to make those around them - and the world by extension - better. That is why I make myself available for advising and consultation to anyone, whether they are a large Big Four Firm seeking a keynote speaker or a young college student asking for guidance on what to do in life. If I can inspire just one person the importance of servitude of something greater than themselves, then I consider that a win.
So, I welcome you to Sean Today. It is where I put the commentary — the news, opportunities, and special topics I'd otherwise be arguing about over coffee. It is a work in progress, and I invite you to provide any feedback that you like. Or just drop a hello-- I personally read all emails.

SEAN CHAO, FOUNDER OF SEAN|TODAY
The path
Army Reserve enlistment
Enlisted in the Army Reserve as a Financial Management specialist in 2006, beginning a military career that now spans more than 20 years.
Commissioned in Military Intelligence
Commissioned as a Military Intelligence officer in 2009. Now as a Lieutenant Colonel, commanding a military unit within the Military Intelligence Readiness Command, providing critical value to the United States European Command.
IBM - Federal Consultancy Begins
Joined IBM as a federal management consultant, supporting Army audit readiness and briefing senior leaders on findings and corrective actions.
KPMG - Consultancy Progression
Moved to KPMG, leading financial work for customers within the United States intelligence community.
Deloitte - Cyber Threat Intelligence
Moved laterally through Deloitte, from Financial Operations & Risk Transformation to Cyber Risk to Vigilant. Helped build Deloitte's Threat Intelligence & Analytics program, advising public- and private-sector clients on emerging cyber threats. Diverse array of clients range from Morgan Stanley in New York to the United States intelligence community.
PW Communications - Joint Cyber Operational Defense
Joined PW Communications as a managing consultant, supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency's DISA Command Center in cyber defense, incident response, continuity planning, and threat analysis.
ACFN - Financial Services Entrepreneurship
Became Regional Director for ACFN and built an extensive ATM portfolio across the greater DC region — the unglamorous engine behind everything else. Built out a diverse portfolio of private sector clients that include storied hospitality brands of Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton.
Siegeworks Labs - Defense Technology Strategy
Joined Siegeworks Labs as Chief Strategy Officer, shaping its operating model and leading business-development pursuits in defense technology.
Goldbelt Hawk - Cyber Operations Leadership
Joined Goldbelt Hawk as Cyber SME and Deputy Program Manager, advising the Department of Commerce on cybersecurity and federal compliance.
Free Mobile American - Telecom Venture
Co-founded Free Mobile America and served as Chief Operating Officer, building nationwide partnerships and reaching profitability within a year under the Federal Communications Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program.
Goldbelt Hawk, redux - Advance to Programmatic Level Leadership
Promoted to Program Manager at Goldbelt Hawk, expanding its Department of Commerce portfolio to nearly 70 personnel and more than $14 million annually.
Sean Chao Consulting Wins With Electrosoft
Led Treasury PROTECTS capture through Sean Chao Consulting's partnership with Electrosoft, a $20 billion USD critical contract vehicle.
Zen Strategics - Federal Program Leadership
Joined Zen Strategics as Program Manager, serving the Department of Education and delivering mission-critical programmatic outcomes.
New Ventures
Built up new ventures, to include Vending United, My Executive Agency, and Four Signal. These very diverse companies add to Sean's ever-growing portfolio.
