Saumyendu Ghosh
About Saumyendu Ghosh
Saumyendu Ghosh is a Professional Lecturer at the School of Business at George Washington University, with extensive experience in IT and project management across various organizations. He has held significant roles at Infor, Oracle Corporation, and Amazon Web Services, and has a strong academic background, including a PhD in Organizational Leadership and Project Governance.
Current Position at George Washington University
Saumyendu Ghosh serves as a Professional Lecturer at the School of Business at George Washington University. He has held this position since 2009, contributing to the academic environment for 15 years. His responsibilities include optimizing systems and data for operational work and decision-making in support of public health.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before his current role, Ghosh worked as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland, College Park from 2005 to 2010. He also served as Adjunct Faculty at ICFAI Business School in Kolkata, West Bengal, India from 1994 to 1996. His academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Engineering in Project Management from the University of Maryland.
Professional Background in IT and Business Transformation
Ghosh has extensive experience in IT-enabled business transformation, having worked in various senior roles at companies such as Oracle Corporation, Infor, and Amazon Web Services. His positions included Director at Oracle Corporation, where he led the Marriott Global eHospitality Program, and Senior Director roles at Infor, focusing on project management and delivery assurance.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
In his recent role at the FDA, Ghosh is the Director of the Office of Information and Systems Management within the Office of Regulatory Affairs, a position he has held since 2023. His leadership philosophy emphasizes process and performance improvement, enabling scalability in IT organizations. He has been recognized for his innovative approaches to problem-solving in a global environment.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ghosh earned a Master's Degree in Applied Statistics and Data Analysis from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, from 1989 to 1993. His academic qualifications also include a PhD and a Master's in Engineering with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Project Governance from the University of Maryland. He is a published author with expertise in global business and digital transformation.