Devika Daga

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Associate Director, CHIPS R&D at U.S. Department of Commerce

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Devika Daga is a systems-level operator building technology programs across government and industry. She currently serves as Associate Director for CHIPS R&D at the U. S. Department of Commerce. Her background includes scaling initiatives at Google, 18F, and serving in Congress on institutional modernization. She earned a B. S. from the University of Michigan.

Devika is passionate about the intersection of technology and policy, aiming to bridge the tech gap within government. While working in Kenya for four years with a Google project, she developed a passion for contemporary African art. She is a Mayoral Appointee for DCs Innovation and Technology Inclusion Council.

Unique fact: Devika is a recipient of the Newark Academy Class of 2006 Woman of Distinction Award.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Government Innovation
Her career is focused on modernizing government with technology, scaling digital services, and improving institutional delivery from Congress to federal agencies.
Semiconductor Policy
Currently helps lead the CHIPS for America R&D program, translating federal policy into executable programs to advance the domestic semiconductor industry.
Public-Private Partnerships
Focuses on designing frameworks that enable collaboration between government, national labs, and private industry to accelerate technological progress.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Associate Director, CHIPS R&D at U.S. Department of Commerce
1-2024 - 11-2025
Senior Advisor, CHIPS R&D at U.S. Department of Commerce
4-2022 - 12-2023
Head of Market Development & Strategy at Technology Transformation Services (TTS)
9-2020 - 4-2022
Product Manager at 18F at Technology Transformation Services (TTS)
5-2021 - 1-2022
Detailee (Technology Advisor) at U.S. House of Representatives

Education

B.S. from University of Michigan

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Insights For Selling To Devika

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Devika is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Devika

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Devika move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Devika take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Devika

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