The Secure Talk Podcast

Chuck Borges is a digital strategist, data and analytics leader, and combat veteran with a distinguished career spanning military service, federal government, and the private sector. A graduate of MIT with a B.S. in Astronomy, he also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland and an M.S. in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee, complemented by training at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

Chuck built his foundation through nearly two decades of naval service, holding roles ranging from Project Test Officer and Department Head to Assistant Air Operations Officer aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. He later transitioned into data leadership at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), serving as Chief Data Officer before moving into roles at the CDC, Deloitte, and the White House as a Presidential Innovation Fellow — where he supported the Public Health Data Modernization Initiative and the EOP/OMB Data Team.

Most recently, Chuck served as Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration and continues to serve on the board of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation. Known for driving creativity and innovation through data-driven decision making, he brings a rare combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and public service experience to every mission he undertakes.