Sean Chao

Sean Chao has a diverse work experience in various industries. Sean started their career in the United States Army Reserve as an All-Source Intelligence Officer and later as a Financial Management Specialist. Sean then transitioned into the corporate world, taking on roles such as President of Sales for Ciber Digita, Inc., Chief Strategy Officer for The LEVELGRID Group, and Chairman of the Advisory Board for Xceum Consulting.

In 2018, they became a Portfolio Director at ACFN - the ATM Service Provider, overseeing commercial business development and operations. Sean also co-founded Free Mobile America in 2022 and served as the Chief Operating Officer, focusing on providing cellular connectivity to underserved populations.

More recently, Sean Chao joined Goldbelt Hawk, LLC as a Program Manager and Cyber SME II. Sean is currently serving as the Deputy PM, supporting government missions. Additionally, they are a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, helping clients find their next home or property.

Sean Chao is also involved in the non-profit sector as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Metaverse Policy Institute, where they contribute to the development of standards and advocacy for the metaverse space. Sean is dedicated to driving sustainable revenue generation models for the organization.

Overall, Sean Chao's work experience showcases their expertise in program management, cybersecurity, sales, strategy, and consultancy.

Sean Chao has a diverse education history. From 2023 to 2025, they attended the University of San Francisco and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Public Leadership. Prior to that, from 2022 to 2024, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Data Analytics from Fairfax University of America. From 2017 to 2023, Sean studied at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) and earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree. In 2020 to 2022, they completed a Certificate of Accounting program at Liberty University.

Additionally, Sean holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, which they earned from 2012 to 2016. Sean also attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Project Management from the University of Arkansas Grantham from 2009 to 2011. Furthermore, Sean completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration at The Ohio State University from 2008 to 2010.

Sean Chao's undergraduate education was also accomplished at The Ohio State University, where they obtained a Baccalaureate degree in four different fields of study from 2003 to 2008. These fields include Political Science, International Studies: Security & Intelligence, Chinese: Language & Culture, and International Studies: East Asian Studies.

In terms of military education, Sean attended the US Army Intelligence School and completed the Basic Officer Leaders Course in Military Intelligence, General, though the specific time frame is unspecified. Sean also graduated from the US Army Finance School with a 44C Financial Management MOS in 2007.

Apart from their academic degrees, Sean Chao has obtained various certifications. These include the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in November 2021, the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification from ISACA in August 2020, the Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA in June 2017, the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from EC-Council in February 2016, and the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in November 2014. In addition, they have obtained a Notary Public Commission from the State of Maryland in December 2022, and they are a licensed Real Estate Agent accredited by the Maryland Department of Labor since September 2022. Lastly, Sean holds a license as an Insurance Agent (Life, Health, Property, Casualty) from the Maryland Insurance Administration, which they acquired in July 2019.