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Desmond Brown

Examiner · DISC type sc
Executive Director OSDBU at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Desmond Brown is an AI monetization strategist and author with over two decades of experience in federal government transformation. A Harvard Kennedy School graduate, he formerly served as the OSDBU Executive Director at both the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and OPM, where he created over $1. 5B in new opportunities for small businesses.

Outside of his professional roles, Desmond is passionate about the intersection of technology, culture, and music. He has expressed a keen interest in developing a new music platform that properly integrates AI, reflecting a desire to build ventures that understand modern cultural and technological realities.

He is the author of the book "Million Dollar AI Prompts, " bridging his deep government expertise with cutting-edge AI strategy.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Executive Director OSDBU
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Personality Overview

How Desmond shows up

Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker
Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Desmond cares about

Supplier Equity
His career has focused on creating opportunities for small, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses within the federal government.
Government Contracting
He has deep expertise in the federal acquisition process and is an advocate for small businesses navigating GovCon.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Executive Director OSDBU
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
6-2012 - 11-2024
Director of the Small Business Office
OPM
4-2011 - 6-2012
Contracts Negotiator
Internal Revenue Service
6-2008 - 4-2011
Director of Procurement + Grants (Acting)
U.S. Small Business Admin.
In the press

Media appearances

VA recruits Desmond Brown from OPM to serve as OSDBU Executive Director. Featured in Orangeslices.ai
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Desmond Brown – OPM (Interview/Presentation). Featured in YouTube
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Education
2014 - 2014
Senior Executive Fellows Graduate
Harvard Kennedy School
2016 - 2016
Project Management
Georgetown University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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