Chad Leverenz, Founder of Evolvement LLC
Founder • Executive Technologist • Azure & AI Strategist

Chad Leverenz

Chad Leverenz is the Founder of Evolvement LLC and a transformational technology executive focused on Azure, AI, Databricks, Power Platform, cybersecurity, automation, analytics, custom LLMs, and digital transformation.

He combines executive leadership with hands-on technical depth to help organizations modernize operations, connect data, automate workflows, strengthen security, and build secure cloud-native solutions.

25+Years Technology Leadership
20+Years Executive Experience
$8MIT Budget Leadership
17Years Adjunct Faculty

Executive Profile

Chad has led enterprise digital transformation across commercial, nonprofit, defense, government, professional services, real estate, manufacturing, and embedded computing environments. His work centers on moving organizations from legacy infrastructure and disconnected processes toward secure, scalable, data-driven, AI-enabled operating models.

Azure, AI & Custom LLMs

Azure GovCloud, Data Factory, Synapse, Sentinel, Purview, AI Search, ML Studio, OpenAI, Phi-4, Ollama, Databricks, RAG pipelines, custom enterprise LLMs, and secure AI deployments.

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Data, Analytics & Dashboards

Enterprise data strategy, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, data lakes, data warehouses, APIs, integrations, executive dashboards, and analytics-ready architecture.

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Automation & Power Platform

Power Platform, Power Automate, Logic Apps, robotic process automation, workflow orchestration, process mining, automation agents, and technology-assisted operational efficiency.

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Cybersecurity & Compliance

CMMC L2/L3, cloud governance, security architecture, conditional access, privacy, data protection, Sentinel, Defender, Purview, DevSecOps, and security-minded digital operations.

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Executive Leadership

Board and C-suite communication, strategic planning, IT governance, risk management, multimillion-dollar budget ownership, global IT operations, staff leadership, and business alignment.

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Training & Adoption

Hands-on enablement, executive briefings, train-the-trainer programs, curriculum development, user adoption, and university-level instruction in technology, cybersecurity, data, and systems.

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Career Highlights

A career built around cloud modernization, executive technology leadership, AI adoption, cybersecurity, data analytics, ERP modernization, automation, and business transformation.

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Vice President, Research & Development

Leads Azure-first architectures and AI/ML solutions using Data Factory, Synapse, Sentinel, Purview, AI Search, ML Studio, OpenAI, Phi-4, Databricks, Ollama, and custom RAG pipelines for secure government and enterprise solutions.

Mercy Housing

Vice President, Information Technology

Directed an $8M IT budget, 23 staff, and 30+ enterprise applications for a $4.8B nonprofit housing organization with 2,000 employees, 25 states, 345 properties, and major executive reporting responsibilities.

Lerch Bates

Director, Information Technology

Served on the senior leadership team for a global professional services firm, consolidated ERP systems, designed secure Azure platforms, and acted as enterprise cybersecurity architect.

Earlier IT Leadership

Intermountain Electronics • EuroTech • Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta • Lockheed Martin

Held technology leadership, enterprise systems, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and business systems roles across manufacturing, embedded computing, defense, nonprofit, and commercial environments.

Teaching & Academic Leadership

Chad has served as adjunct faculty for 17 years, teaching technology, cybersecurity, analytics, databases, business intelligence, blockchain, web development, IT strategy, systems integration, and project management.

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Infrastructure defense, web and mobile application security, wireless security, ethical hacking, cybersecurity leadership, IT policy, and technology risk.

Data, Analytics & BI

Data analytics, advanced databases, business intelligence systems, reporting, systems analysis, decision support, and analytics-driven operations.

Systems & IT Leadership

Systems integration, IT service delivery, IT system acquisition, project management, business analysis, software acquisition, and executive technology strategy.

Emerging Technology

Blockchain technologies, IoT applications and security, web development, mobile application security, human-computer interaction, and cloud-enabled innovation.

Recommendations

Professional recommendations describe Chad as a force multiplier, technical subject matter expert, executive communicator, mentor, teacher, and technology leader capable of translating complex technology into practical business outcomes.

“Chad’s force multiplier is his ability to make complex technical issues and solutions relatable to executives and partners who do not have technical backgrounds.”

Executive Recommendation

“His leadership, expertise, and guidance led to highly visible BI solutions in enterprise architecture, data analytics, security, and other technological solutions.”

Data & Cloud Architecture Recommendation

“Chad’s technical expertise, excellent partnership skills, and excitement around collaboration make him a truly effective and impactful leader.”

HRIS / Collaboration Recommendation

“He gets in the trenches with his stakeholders and his team, working alongside each of us through all levels, building practical processes and implementing creative solutions.”

Leadership Recommendation

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