Ramesh Varanasi
About Ramesh Varanasi
Ramesh Varanasi serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the Center for Information Technology at the National Institutes of Health, a position he has held since 2020. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in cybersecurity, having worked for various organizations including IBM Global Services and Customer Value Partners.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ramesh Varanasi serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Center for Information Technology within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity initiatives in Bethesda, Maryland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Ramesh Varanasi worked as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Customer Value Partners (CVP) from 2017 to 2020. He provided cybersecurity expertise for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His experience also includes a lengthy tenure at IBM Global Services, where he worked as a contractor for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from 2005 to 2017.
Educational Background
Ramesh Varanasi earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The University of Memphis, studying from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and cybersecurity.
Early Career Experience
Ramesh Varanasi began his professional career as a Techno Functional Consultant at N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. in 2005, where he worked for five months. This early experience in a consulting role contributed to his technical and functional expertise, which he later applied in various cybersecurity positions.