Donald J. Kaisamba

Founder/Principal

Experience

Founder & Principal, Sync Consultants LLC (AI & Digital Transformation):
Lead AI strategy and execution for public and private enterprises, including AI governance (NIST AI RMF), CMMC/NIST-aligned compliance, secure cloud/data platforms, and automation (AI agents, RAG pipelines, workflow orchestration).

Program/Product Leadership (Government & Regulated Industries):
Drove multi-stakeholder initiatives for agencies and contractors (GovCon), healthcare, finance, and energy. Managed OKR rollouts, portfolio planning, vendor management, and executive stakeholder alignment.

Media & Community:
Host/producer of Sync Podcast ("Visionary Voices Shaping the Future"), featuring leaders in AI, cybersecurity, policy, and education. Builder of playbooks that help teams adopt AI responsibly.

Core Expertise

  • AI strategy & roadmapping; responsible AI governance
  • CMMC/NIST/ISO-aligned cybersecurity & compliance
  • Secure cloud/data architecture; LLM/RAG solutions
  • Program & product management; OKRs and operating models
  • Change management, executive coaching, and team enablement
  • Go-to-market & growth ops: AI-powered audience targeting, funnel optimization, brand elevation

Certifications & Education

  • MSc (Master of Science)
  • In progress / roadmap: PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS Solution Architect (Associate), Atlassian certifications

Notable Projects

  • AI Governance Playbook for a GovCon program: Mapped risk controls to NIST AI RMF & CMMC, enabling faster approvals and safer AI agent deployment.
  • Cloud & Data Modernization: Designed secure data pipelines and RAG services to reduce research time and improve decision quality.
  • Operating Model & OKRs: Established cross-functional rituals, KPI stacks, and change strategy to accelerate adoption and measurable outcomes.

Recognitions & Contributions

  • Moderator, Job Search Council (JSC) #4407 – Never Search Alone / Collaborative Gain (community leadership, peer coaching).
  • Frequent speaker/interviewer on AI adoption, cybersecurity, and leadership readiness via Sync Podcast and partner events.

Clients & Industries

  • Public sector & public enterprises: Federal, state, and local governments, higher education, public utilities/health systems.
  • Private enterprises: Tech/SaaS, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, energy & utilities, manufacturing/supply chain, retail/e-commerce, professional services, media/communications.
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