Sam T.
IT Professional with experience in Info/Cyber-Security Auditing / Compliance / Governance; Program/Project Management; FinOps / Systems / Business / Risk Analysis; Info Assurance; & Agile/Lean6 Process Improvement
- Role
- IT Specialist, Office of the CIO (Ocio), Us Federal Government at United States Federal Government
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam T.
With 12+ years of diverse experience in Information / Cyber Security, IT Auditing, Compliance, Governance, Portfolio, and Risk Management, Sam Thapa is a seasoned Program Analyst and FedRAMP IT Specialist who can deliver high-quality solutions for complex IT challenges. He has a strong graduate educational background in Information Systems Management and Information Security from Ferris State University, as well as multiple certifications in CompTIA Security+, Lean6, and Advanced Studies in Information Security and Networking Management. In a recent role as a Management and Program Analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sam managed the Airspace District PIV/FIPS 201 Program, enforcing Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) compliance, identity and access management, and building and personnel security. He also provided general FAA systems support and database reporting. Previously, he was the FedRAMP information security compliance program manager at Genesys, a leading cloud-based customer experience platform. There, he oversaw the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) compliance, as well as other compliance standards such as PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, and ISO27001. He also supervised IT audit testing, facilitated process improvement, and supported cloud operations and R&D. Before that, he worked as an information systems security manager and program analyst at the Department of Defense (DoD), where Sam was responsible for accounting standards and reporting, enterprise solutions and standards, and information assurance management. In addition, Sam Thapa received several awards and honors for his service excellence and special achievements at the DoD and the United States Federal Government in general. Sam Thapa\'s mission is to leverage his expertise in FedRAMP and Information Security to help organizations achieve optimal performance, security, and compliance in their IT systems and processes. Sam is passionate about learning new technologies, solving problems, and collaborating with diverse teams. He is also motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on the people and the world through his work.
Experience
IT Specialist, Office of the CIO (Ocio), Us Federal Government
United States Federal Government
Nov 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US
IT Specialist (2210 Government Service / GS-2210) at Business Application Systems (BAS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), United States Federal Government: Federal Business Application Services (BAS) IT Systems Program Manager / Federal IT Systems Technology Business Management Council (TBM Council) Citizen/Member & PractitionerOur Division is proud to manage an IT Portfolio serving 27 United States Federal Government Agencies including 500+ mission Business Application Systems within the scope of our CIO.
Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
Ferris State University
Advanced Studies Certificate in Information Security & Networking Management
Ferris State University
Master of Science in Information Systems Management:
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