Anita Bhat
About Anita Bhat
Anita Bhat is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in computer and network security.
Company
Anita Bhat is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Member of Technical Staff. Sandia National Laboratories conducts research and development primarily for national security purposes. The organization is renowned for its cutting-edge projects and high-level responsibilities aimed at safeguarding the nation.
Title
Anita holds the position of Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. This role involves significant responsibilities in overseeing technical projects, leading research initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of the organization's national security missions.
Education and Expertise
Anita Bhat earned her B.S. in Computer and Information Science and an M.S. in Computer and Information Science from the State University of New York - System. She also achieved a B.A. in Economics, Psychology, and Sociology from Bangalore University. Her areas of expertise include Information Assurance, Configuration Management, and Technology Management. These strong skills have been honed through diverse roles in the Computer & Network Security industry.
Background
Anita Bhat has held several notable positions throughout her career, contributing to a wide array of organizations. She served as a Congressional Fellow at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2016 to 2017. Before her current role, she was a Lead Information Systems Engineer at MITRE from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she was President & CEO of ABacus Computing Technologies, Inc. from 2005 to 2010. Earlier roles included Principal Systems Engineer at CACI and Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. Anita also worked as visiting faculty in Computer Science at Hamilton College from 1996 to 1998.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anita Bhat has been engaged in significant research and development activities focused on national security for U.S. Government sponsors. Her demonstrated history of working in the Computer & Network Security industry highlights her technical and management capabilities across various roles. She has successfully led and contributed to multiple high-stakes projects in information assurance and technology management, consistently advancing the missions of her employers.