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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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
- Hewlett Packard EnterpriseCurrentOct 2012–Present· 14 yrs
- Chief Technology Officer, Department of Defense, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Senior Distinguished TechnologistCurrentNov 2025–Present
- Account Chief Technologist DISA/ Department of DefenseNov 2015–Nov 2025
- Account Chief Technologist - DISA , Department of Defense/US FederalOct 2012–Nov 2025
- Mar 2011–Oct 2012· 1 yr 7 mos
- Senior Director, TechnologyMar 2011–Oct 2012
- Jul 2009–Mar 2011· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerJul 2009–Mar 2011
- Sep 2007–Jul 2009· 1 yr 10 mos
- VP of Technology, NA CTOSep 2007–Jul 2009
- Sep 2004–Sep 2007· 3 yrs
- Deputy Chief Technology OfficerMay 2006–Sep 2007
- Federal CTOSep 2004–May 2006
- 2001–Sep 2004· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Director High AvailabilityMay 2002–Sep 2004
- Technical Director J2EE Services2001–May 2002
- 2000–2001· 1 yr
- Technical Director J2EE Services2000–2001
- 1995–2000· 5 yrs
- CEO and Founder1995–2000
- 1993–May 1995· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Director of IT/Consulting1993–May 1995
Education
BS
CIS
Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaMasters
CIS
Saint Joseph's University