Dennis Papula
About Dennis Papula
Dennis Papula serves as the Deputy CIO and Acting CIO at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT leadership and policy development, with a background in both political science and information management.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Dennis Papula serves as the Deputy CIO and Acting CIO at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for strategic leadership and policy development, focusing on the integration of business operations and information technology. His position at NIH emphasizes the importance of aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Federal Agencies
Before joining NIH, Dennis Papula held several significant positions in various federal agencies. He was the Program Director for IT Modernization at the Federal Trade Commission from 2014 to 2015. He also served as the Director of Enterprise Strategy and Governance at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as the Chief Technology Officer at the Program Support Center from 2018 to 2020, and as Director/Chief of Staff at the General Services Administration from 2005 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Papula has a strong educational background in political science and information management. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Pittsburgh. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Information Management from Syracuse University. He holds a CIO Certification from the National Defense University and completed the Senior Executive Fellows program at Harvard University, focusing on senior executive leadership.
Background in Information Resource Management
Dennis Papula combines his expertise in political science with a strong foundation in information resource management. His career reflects a commitment to enhancing IT strategies within government organizations. His roles have consistently involved strategic leadership and policy development, particularly at the intersection of business operations and technology.