Adam Grandt is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading engineering and product organizations in government, financial services, and the nonprofit sector. At the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), he leads digital transformation and has directed the modernization of federal platforms that serve millions of people. He previously served as CTO of a financial institutions and has founded and led two nonprofits that partner with law enforcement to protect vulnerable people.
Adam Grandt is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience building and modernizing engineering and product organizations in government, financial services, and the nonprofit sector.
He currently serves as Director of Digital Transformation in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), where he led the launch of America.gov and designed GSA’s governance policy for agentic software development. As Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner for GSA’s Centers of Excellence, he led a $90 million program supporting 13 federal agencies and directed a governmentwide IT spending review that identified more than $2.9 billion in potential savings.
Before government service, Adam was Chief Technology Officer of Visual Trading Systems, where he led a 250-person development and product organization and the technical integration of acquired companies. He also built the architecture and development practice at Beeks Financial Cloud, and founded GallantVPS, a hosting service acquired by its largest competitor.
Since 2021, Adam has served as CTO of Operation Safe Escape, which supports survivors of domestic violence. He earlier founded M1:Zero, an anti-trafficking nonprofit that supported a federal and local law enforcement task force.
Adam is the founder of Hoso-Michi Advisory Services and lives in Washington, DC.
Adam’s board contributions are technology, cybersecurity, and AI oversight, supported by program and financial management experience at federal scale.
| Area | · | What he brings to a board |
|---|---|---|
| Technology strategy and modernization | · | Evaluates technology investments, modernization plans, and digital service delivery |
| Cybersecurity and risk oversight | · | Reviews security programs, compliance, and risk management |
| AI governance | : | Sets policy for safe and accountable AI adoption |
| Financial and program oversight | · | Reads budgets, cost structures, and performance metrics |
| Government partnerships and procurement | · | Advises organizations that sell to or work with government |
| Growth, scaling, and M&A | · | Guides leaders through growth, restructuring, and acquisitions |
| Nonprofit and mission-driven leadership | · | Understands limited budgets, volunteer teams, and high-risk populations |
| Data strategy | · | Oversees data platforms, sharing, and governance |
ADAM GRANDT
Washington, DC · 646.247.1846 · [email protected]
Adam Grandt is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading engineering and product organizations in government, financial services, and the nonprofit sector. At the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), he leads digital transformation and has directed the modernization of federal platforms that serve millions of people. He previously served as CTO of a financial institutions and has founded and led two nonprofits that partner with law enforcement to protect vulnerable people.
Areas of expertise: Technology strategy · Cybersecurity and risk · AI governance · Program and financial oversight · Government partnerships · Growth and M&A · Nonprofit operations
Chief Technology Officer (Volunteer) · Operation Safe Escape · 02/2021 – Present
Founder and Chief Architect · M1:Zero, anti-trafficking nonprofit · 01/2013 – 01/2015
Director of Digital Transformation · GSA, Office of the Chief Information Officer · 09/2026 – Present
Director of Technology & Engineering · GSA, Technology Transformation Services · 11/2025 – 08/2026
Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner (Acting SES) · GSA, Centers of Excellence · 10/2023 – 10/2025
Managing Director, Infrastructure Optimization & Cloud Adoption · GSA, Centers of Excellence · 04/2019 – 10/2023
Global Architecture & Development Executive · Beeks Financial Cloud (UK) · 01/2016 – 09/2018
Chief Technology Officer · Visual Trading Systems · 01/2012 – 01/2016
Earlier career