Ashrab Ahmed
About Ashrab Ahmed
Ashrab Ahmed serves as the Acting Chief of Identity & Access Management at the National Institutes of Health, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, MITRE, and Marriott International.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Ashrab Ahmed currently serves as the Acting Chief of Identity & Access Management at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Deputy Chief of Identity and Access Management Services at NIH from 2022 to 2023. In these positions, he has focused on enhancing security protocols and access management systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Before joining NIH, Ashrab Ahmed worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Lead Associate in Identity & Access Management from 2005 to 2012. During his seven years at the firm, he contributed to various projects aimed at improving identity management solutions for clients, leveraging his expertise in cybersecurity.
Career at Deloitte
Ashrab Ahmed served as a Manager in Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte from 2012 to 2016. Based in Arlington, VA, he managed teams focused on assessing and mitigating cyber risks for clients, utilizing his extensive knowledge in identity and access management.
Education and Expertise
Ashrab Ahmed holds a Master of Science degree in IT/Telecom from The Johns Hopkins University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. His educational background supports his expertise in information technology and cybersecurity.
Experience at MITRE and Marriott International
From 2016 to 2020, Ashrab Ahmed worked at MITRE as the Corporate IAM Service Manager/Principal, where he oversaw identity and access management services. He then transitioned to Marriott International, serving as Senior Director of Global Information Security from 2020 to 2022, where he was responsible for the organization’s information security strategy.