Heidi Ammerlahn
About Heidi Ammerlahn
Heidi Ammerlahn is the Director of DHS and Defense Systems at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in information security, systems engineering, and national security.
Professional Title and Current Role
Heidi Ammerlahn currently serves as the Director of DHS and Defense Systems at Sandia National Laboratories. She has held this position since 2017. In this role, she operates from Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing on advancing defense and national security initiatives.
Career at Sandia National Laboratories
Heidi Ammerlahn has had a long tenure at Sandia National Laboratories, spanning multiple significant roles. She previously served as Director of Computer Sciences and Information Systems from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she was Senior Manager of Information Security Sciences (2014-2015) and Senior Manager of Systems Engineering and Analysis (2012-2014). She also held positions as Manager of Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (2010-2012), Manager of Informatics and Data Sciences (2005-2010), and Technical Staff Member (1998-2005).
Experience as National Security Fellow
From 2011 to 2012, Heidi Ammerlahn was a National Security Fellow at Harvard University. This role allowed her to expand her expertise in national security, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of security sciences and defense systems.
Educational Background
Heidi Ammerlahn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. She continued her education at Stanford University, achieving a Master of Science degree in Computer Science in 2000. Additionally, she attended the Harvard Kennedy School from 2011 to 2012.