Atif Chaudhry brings two decades of experience in state service to the position, previously serving at the Maryland Department of Health, most notably as the Deputy Secretary of Operations since August 2020. As a proven manager, he oversaw many facets of the Health Department such as, the MDH Healthcare System, the Office of Facilities Management and Development, the Office of Preparedness and Response, the Secured Transport and Investigation Unit, and the Office of Contract Management and Procurement. Prior to this role, Chaudhry served as the Director of the Office of Facilities Management and Development, and Director of the Office of Capital Planning, Budgeting, and Engineering Services where he oversaw the planning, maintenance, repair, design, renovation, and construction of all the healthcare facilities and administrative locations for the Maryland Department of Health. Chaudhry also played a pivotal role throughout Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.​​

Chaudhry, a resident of Ellicott City, holds two degrees from the University of Baltimore, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. He also holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law and is an active member of the Maryland Bar.​