The FedRAMP Team
The team is dedicated to advancing the adoption of secure cloud technologies within government agencies, strengthening the framework for a secure authorization of these technologies, and fostering strong partnerships with FedRAMP stakeholders. The office is structured into three primary branches: the Office of the Director, the FedRAMP Authorization Branch, and the FedRAMP Experience Branch. Each branch operates with distinct goals and priorities, working in alignment with the program's overarching mission to ensure the secure and efficient use and reuse of the latest cloud technologies in government operations.
Office of the Director
This team sets the high-level strategy and provides operational support.
- Pete Waterman, FedRAMP Director
- Zaree Singer, Chief of Staff
- Ryan Palmer, Senior Advisor
- Ryan Hoesing, Program Manager for Business Operations
- Marcia Simms, Communications and Outreach Lead
FedRAMP Authorization Branch
This team maintains the operation of the FedRAMP authorization process.
- John Hamilton, Program Manager of Security Operations
- Sam Aydlette, Program Manager for Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring
FedRAMP Experience Branch
This team builds the tools and capabilities needed by partners and FedRAMP across the federal ecosystem.
- David Waltermire, FedRAMP Experience Branch Chief
- Five full-time federal employees focused on data science and automation/platform development
