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Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharybuckholz/
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Policies which the nominator knows the nominee supports or in which they have expertise:
All the current known Trump policies. Education, Military, Immigration, Energy, Deportations, LGBT rollbacks, Tariffs, Border Security.
Strong background in technology in Education, Security.
Nominator's thoughts on what would make this nominee a valuable member of a future Trump Unity Government
1) Competency
Zachary's technical expertise in systems architecture, automation, and cloud management is widely praised by his peers. His ability to handle complex problem-solving is supported by a recommendation from Gary Rasmussen (October 5, 2017), who described Zachary as "the fastest learning, most competent Systems Development Engineer" he had met in his 20+ years, noting his skill in quickly implementing new technologies like AWS and Rundeck.
2) Honesty
Zachary’s reputation for honesty and straightforward communication is emphasized in a review from Justin Randall (June 15, 2015), who described Zach as a “no-frills guy” whose opinions are shaped by rigorous analysis and experience, providing honest insights that colleagues can trust. This quality makes him a clear communicator who can be relied upon to offer transparent, practical advice.
3) Respectfulness
Zachary’s respectful and collaborative nature is highlighted by Stephen Brohan (February 4, 2016), who valued Zachary’s reliability and willingness to assist on large-scale projects. Stephen noted how the team relied on Zachary’s expertise, demonstrating how he consistently valued and supported his colleagues' contributions.
4) Integrity
Colleagues repeatedly emphasize Zachary’s high level of integrity. In a review from Lauren Gomez (October 26, 2017), she commended him for “single-handedly developing and maintaining a global identity and access infrastructure in AWS” while ensuring efficient automation with a focus on security and savings. This dedication to ethical practices and quality is a hallmark of his career.
5) Courage
Zachary’s courage is reflected in his proactive approach to taking on new technologies and leading critical projects. Joshua Richards (September 19, 2017) noted that Zachary led the company’s move into the cloud, creating a global, fully connected, highly available platform. His determination to take on challenges and excel at them reflects his courage and commitment to driving innovation.
6) Proven Record
Zachary’s strong track record is documented by Tom Szontagh (July 14, 2013), who praised his work ethic and efficiency in solving complex issues. Tom highlighted that Zachary’s output and technical expertise were among the best he’d seen, affirming his proven ability to deliver high-quality results consistently.