MLOps has become increasingly important as organizations recognize the challenges of moving machine learning models from research to production, a process often hindered by complex handoffs and communication breakdowns between distinct teams such as data scientists, data engineers, and MLOps engineers. Traditional workflows involve sequential tasks that can lead to bottlenecks, performance drifts, and fragmented systems, especially when dealing with unstructured data requiring AI engineers to build LLM pipelines. Chalk aims to streamline this process by providing a unified platform where all teams can work together without the need for translation layers, enabling data engineers to define data pipelines declaratively, data scientists to move features from notebooks to production swiftly, and MLOps engineers to manage deployments with built-in governance tools. This approach eliminates the need for rewrites and disparate systems, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the velocity of delivering machine learning value by allowing each team to focus on their core competencies within a shared infrastructure.