Thomas Simmons

Senior Vice President of Technology @SHzoom

Risk ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity AnalystProduct ManagerITSystem ArchitectConsultingProject ManagerAdvisor

"Compliance is what we do because we must, security is what we do because we should. "With 20+ years of multifaceted experience across all aspects of enterprise IT systems, I have a proven history of building and developing teams, delivering promised solutions to customers, and achieving security excellence. I have extensive knowledge and expertise In SaaS/IaaS, cloud services, and compliance with a specialization in FedRAMP, the federal government's rigorous security framework for cloud services, which I leveraged to successfully obtain FedRAMP authorization for VMware. I am passionate about security as a strategic enabler and a competitive advantage for organizations in the digital age. My mission is to create a culture of security awareness and excellence across the organization and to protect the data and assets of the customers and the company. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS: ● Created integrated vulnerability management department to formalize threat assessment and response across cloud, development, and corporate systems, slashing security risks and cutting remediation response from years to weeks. ● Applied deep knowledge of FedRAMP and DISA standards with engineering expertise to achieve IL5 certification and open federal market, developing new FedRAMP cloud using company's next-generation cloud and SaaS technology.

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Senior Vice President of Technology

SHzoomSenior Vice President of Technology

May. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesDriving business solutions through implementation of technology. Developing and implementing technology roadmaps, building and leading a high-performing engineering teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of SaaS solutions

Sr. Director, Information Security

Appian CorporationSr. Director, Information Security

Apr. 2021 - Mar. 2023Tysons Corner, Virginia, United StatesRecruited by cloud low-code PaaS company to direct US and international public sector compliance, in support of FedRAMP high and DISA IL5 certification and implementation of NIST 800 guidelines, and make company eligible to expand federal government services. Built compliance and vulnerability management teams, directed security architecture and compliance engineering. Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and achieving buy-in of go-forward strategies.

☁ ☁ Director Of SaaS Architecture ☁ ☁

VMware ☁ ☁ Director Of SaaS Architecture ☁ ☁

Jun. 2015 - Apr. 2021Greater Atlanta AreaPromoted to oversee SaaS architecture after VMware acquisition of AirWatch. Designed and managed implementation of architecture for security control plane and operations, guided SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, products through FedRAMP and DISA Authorization process. Key contact with government agencies for FedRAMP authorizations, responsible for customer & compliance body relationships, as well as ensuring internal communication with stakeholders and executives. Reviewed commercial SaaS architecture for cloud services and security.

Director of Data Center Operations & Senior Enterprise Architect

VMwareDirector of Data Center Operations & Senior Enterprise Architect

Jun. 2013 - Jul. 2015Greater Atlanta AreaRemained after January 2014 VMware acquisition of AirWatch to manage 14 data centers in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including 12 cloud and 3 local facilities. Developed cost models and ROI projections for projects over $2.1M. Directly reporting organizational goals and progress to COO, Head of Finance, and stakeholders.

Sr. Systems Engineer

VMwareSr. Systems Engineer

Mar. 2010 - Jun. 2013Greater Atlanta AreaDeployed 5 global cloud data centers including 3 local centers, oversaw vendor contracts and relationships. Provided 24/7 SaaS infrastructure support. Managed server and storage teams in support of global operations.

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