Sam Ceccola

Sam Ceccola

Account Chief Technologist - DoD - Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Public Sector CTO Lead - HPE Distinguished Technologist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Great Falls, Virginia, United States

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Experience33+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Senior Technical Leader and Innovator: I have over 35 years’ experience in the design and delivery of cutting edge technology’s for business and government, with a focus on architecture and solutions including Cloud (Private, Public and Hybrid), Information and Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Edge Technologies. I have a track record of driving innovation into products, based on customer need and requirements. Core Competencies include: Innovation •Leadership • Public Speaking • Cloud Computing • AI/ML • Edge Technologies High Performance Computing • Cyber Security • 5G • DoD and US Public Sector Vertical Knowledge and Experience I am well known as a technology leader in these fields by Industry, Customers and Partners. During my career I have obtained experience in many different vertical markets, including Public Sector (Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Civilian Government), Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Financial Services and others. I have a diverse background in many technology areas as well, from hardware all the way to applications. I have excellent presentation skills, and I am considered an industry leader. I am very active in the Industry with a resume that contains conference keynotes and presentations, leading or participating in several industry forums including Open Group (Board of Directors), Industry Advisory Council, IJIS, OMG and others. I also sit on the Board of Advisors for several other technology companies

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Oct 2012–Present· 14 yrs
    • Chief Technology Officer, Department of Defense, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Senior Distinguished TechnologistCurrent
      Nov 2025–Present
    • Account Chief Technologist DISA/ Department of Defense
      Nov 2015–Nov 2025
    • Account Chief Technologist - DISA , Department of Defense/US Federal
      Oct 2012–Nov 2025
  • Mar 2011–Oct 2012· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Senior Director, Technology
      Mar 2011–Oct 2012
  • Jul 2009–Mar 2011· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Jul 2009–Mar 2011
  • Sep 2007–Jul 2009· 1 yr 10 mos
    • VP of Technology, NA CTO
      Sep 2007–Jul 2009
  • Sep 2004–Sep 2007· 3 yrs
    • Deputy Chief Technology Officer
      May 2006–Sep 2007
    • Federal CTO
      Sep 2004–May 2006
  • 2001–Sep 2004· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Director High Availability
      May 2002–Sep 2004
    • Technical Director J2EE Services
      2001–May 2002
  • 2000–2001· 1 yr
    • Technical Director J2EE Services
      2000–2001
  • 1995–2000· 5 yrs
    • CEO and Founder
      1995–2000
  • 1993–May 1995· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Director of IT/Consulting
      1993–May 1995

Education

BS

CIS

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Masters

CIS

Saint Joseph's University

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Skills & Expertise

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Java Enterprise EditionEnterprise ArchitectureGovernmentSoftware DevelopmentSOATelcoSaaS5GHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Cyber DefenseCloud ComputingSolution ArchitectureSecurityFinancial ServicesArtificial Intelligence (AI)Edge ComputingManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIntegrationSystem Architecture