Sam is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience driving complex technology and AI initiatives across diverse industries. He has a proven track record of balancing business priorities with technological capabilities to accelerate growth, streamline processes, and exceed objectives. An expert in building and leading cross-functional teams, Sam excels in implementing agile frameworks, AI-driven solutions, and enhancing end-user experiences. He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve challenges and create a positive impact within organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Amazon.
At Amazon Security, he distinguished himself as a Technical Program Manager, architecting robust strategies for insider threat mitigation. He led cross-functional engineering teams in developing and scaling enterprise-wide solutions, showcasing his ability to orchestrate intricate technical programs from conception to completion. Sam's expertise in aligning immediate objectives with long-term strategies and fostering collaborative environments proved invaluable in developing advanced capabilities to detect and address insider threats.
Before his role at Amazon, Sam had a significant impact on various government agencies. At the SEC, he resolved longstanding performance issues through meticulous Root Cause Analysis and architectural improvements, ensuring timely delivery of solutions aligned with SEC lifecycle requirements. His work with NIH institutes (NIA, NCI, NIAID) and the Grant Solutions Project further demonstrated his versatility in leading agile development teams, driving cloud automation initiatives, and designing and delivering scalable microservices architectures.
A highlight of Sam's career was his role as the lead developer and senior engineer at General Dynamics, where he architected and developed the ePMAP (electronic Performance Management Appraisal Program) for NIH. This groundbreaking SaaS solution revolutionized performance management across NIH institutes, evolving from an initial user base of 1,000 within NHLBI to widespread adoption throughout HHS. His contributions to this project earned him the prestigious NIH Director Award in both 2016 and 2017, underscoring his ability to deliver transformative technological solutions that drive organizational success.
Before relocating to the US, he led the modernization of a nationwide project for the Iran Chamber of Commerce, transitioning from traditional business cards to a centralized digital Smart Card system.
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