Niels Goldstein
About Niels Goldstein
Niels Goldstein is the Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture for InfoSec at Fannie Mae, with over 20 years of experience in IT and a strong background in cloud solutions and infrastructure management.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Niels Goldstein is currently serving as the Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture for InfoSec at Fannie Mae. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, he is responsible for leading the transformation of internal readiness for cloud adoption. He builds business cases for moving from hosted to hybrid public/private cloud models and ensures alignment with business strategies and objectives regarding security and compliance of cloud infrastructures and applications.
Previous Experience at Accenture Federal Services
Before joining Fannie Mae, Niels Goldstein served as the Cloud Advisory Lead at Accenture Federal Services from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure in MD, he provided strategic direction and leadership in cloud solutions. His role involved advising on cloud adoption and integration strategies, ensuring they met the needs and goals of federal clients.
Cloud Solutions Architect at CGI Federal
Niels Goldstein worked as the Director - Cloud Solutions Architect at CGI Federal from 2016 to 2019 in Stirling, VA. Over his three-year tenure, he led initiatives in cloud solutions architecture, focusing on developing and implementing cloud strategies to optimize performance and compliance for federal clients.
Educational Background
Niels Goldstein holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completed between 1989 and 1993. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geology from the same institution, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. His education laid a foundational understanding of business management and technical expertise, which he has leveraged throughout his extensive career in IT.
Professional Certifications
Niels Goldstein is a certified ITIL and Oracle professional. His certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining standards of excellence in IT service management and overseeing large-scale technology operations. These credentials support his extensive expertise in Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, Cloud, and InfoSec, which are integral to his professional mission to empower IT organizations.