SUMMARY
Kory Hayward is a technology and strategy leader specializing in data-driven transformation across the public and private sectors. At Deloitte, he manages teams implementing enterprise-wide analytics platforms, NLP-driven intelligence tools, and digital workforce initiatives for large federal clients. Previously, at the College Board, he shaped national data privacy policy and led compliance automation and analytics efforts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deloitte Consulting, LLP., Washington, DC
Manager, 2025 – Present
Senior Consultant, 2022 – 2025
Consultant, 2021 – 2022
Managed a twenty-person team supporting enterprise-wide strategic digital transformation efforts, including data analytics, governance, and visualization; stakeholder engagement; and workforce optimization for a 17,000-person federal agency.
Led the successful implementation of an enterprise-wide learning management system to support professional and personal development of a 21,000-personal federal agency, including data migration, system configuration, end-user training, help desk support, and stakeholder engagement.
Led design, development, and implementation of a natural language processing-driven (NLP), domain-agnostic competitive intelligence platform which enables analysis of vendor relationships, technology scouting, and alignment of investments to longer-term strategic planning efforts for a 500,000-person federal agency and its $100M+ investment budget.
Designed and deployed a due diligence and security risk assessment tool to ensure a federal agency’s compliance with federal procurement regulations.
Proposed and executed a recompete strategy to secure a one-year, $19M contract extension — convincing government procurement officials to abandon their previous small-business set-aside approach in favor of a full-and-open competition.
College Board | Washington, DC
Associate Director, Policy Analysis & Strategy, 2019 – 2021
Policy Analyst, 2018 – 2019
Policy and Government Relations Specialist, 2017 – 2018
Drove the Global Policy and External Relations division’s day-to-day data privacy portfolio, identifying risks and shaping responses to 100+ regulatory actions annually.
Collaborated with the VP of Policy, CPO, and Deputy General Counsel on privacy assurance and compliance initiatives across 50 states.
Developed and maintained automations supporting compliance reporting, saving ~40 labor hours per week.
Conceived, developed, and deployed a real-time OSINT platform monitoring social media and public websites during COVID-19 regarding the operating status of schools across the nation’s 100 largest school districts (by enrollment); informed executive decision-making regularly.
Led data strategy to track and visualize school-level trends in key markets; resulted in thousands of labor hours saved and millions in grant acquisitions across various states.
Collaborated cross-functionally to analyze regulatory shifts, leading to improved market share and increased access for underserved communities.
SKILLS
Programming and Data
Languages: Python, SQL, JavaScript, Bash
Databases: PostgreSQL, Neo4j, MongoDB, SQLite, Snowflake
Data Analysis & Visualization: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, Qlik, SEMOS
ML & NLP: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NLTK, NLP pipelines
Cloud, Infrastructure, and Development
Cloud: AWS (CLI & Console)
Web Development: HTML, CSS, Markdown CMS (Jekyll, Hugo)
Automation/Prototyping: Selenium, FastAPI, Streamlit
Strategy, Compliance, and Intelligence
Digital Transformation & Strategic Analytics
Privacy & Regulatory Compliance (FERPA, COPPA, PPRA, SOPIPA)
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Competitive Intelligence
Federal Procurement Strategy & Market Analysis
Workforce Transformation & Change Management
Project Management & Tools
Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy
University of Missouri, Truman School of Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
University of Missouri, concentration in law and economics