Zane Davis

Public Sector Technology / AI Policy

Helping governments adopt technology to serve people.

MPA candidate at UNC-Chapel Hill with experience leading AI procurement strategy for NYC Public Schools, publishing AI policy research at the American-German Institute, and preparing for ERP implementation work at Plante Moran's Public Sector practice. Seeking technology consulting roles in Washington, D.C. starting Fall 2026.

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Paragon Policy Fellowship · 2025

AI EdTech Evaluation
for NYC Public Schools

Led a team of nine policy fellows to develop an AI procurement and evaluation framework for New York City Public Schools. Delivered a market segmentation analysis, stakeholder mapping, and an original AI Procurement Scoring Matrix to support equitable, evidence-based EdTech investment decisions at scale.

AI Governance Procurement Education Technology
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American-German Institute · 2025

Transatlantic AI
Policy Research

Conducted independent research on AI policy trends in the U.S. and Germany at a Washington, D.C. think tank. Published five articles covering Germany's national AI strategy, opportunities for transatlantic AI collaboration, and key technology policymakers in the new German government.

AI Policy International Affairs Research
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Independent Project · 2025

NC Municipal Fiscal
Health Dashboard

Interactive benchmarking tool for North Carolina municipalities. Users select any NC municipality and compare fund balance levels, property tax rates, and tax-to-assessed-value ratios against NCLGC peer group municipalities, built to support fiscal analysis and local government decision-making.

Data Visualization Public Finance Local Government
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MPA candidate at UNC-Chapel Hill focused on public sector technology and AI governance.

I studied economics at UNC-Chapel Hill and am now completing my MPA at the School of Government. I bring a deep interest in how governments adopt and govern emerging technology, and I've pursued that through consulting engagements, published research, and independent work building AI tools for public servants. I'm a former professional athlete and Eagle Scout.

  • IT Consulting Intern, Plante Moran (Public Sector) Summer 2026
  • AI Consulting Project Lead, Paragon Policy Fellowship Fall 2025
  • AI Policy Intern, American-German Institute Summer 2025
  • Co-Founder, STEAMHEALS (501c3) 2024 — Pres.

Full CV & publications

Open to public sector consulting roles starting Fall 2026.