Krishna Mupparaju
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior IT Executive with 29+ years of experience leading large-scale IT initiatives in the state and federal government sectors. Expertise in enterprise architecture, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, Zero Trust implementation, cloud infrastructure modernization, risk management, and data governance. Skilled at aligning IT strategy with business objectives, optimizing security frameworks, and driving multi-cloud solutions. Proven track record of leading infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, managing budgets, overseeing contract management, and negotiating strategic vendor agreements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and A-CISO, Engineering & Technologies, Cybersecurity Program Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
12.2020 - Current
- Led a team of 30+ cybersecurity professionals to modernize security architecture, implement Zero Trust principles, and strengthen cybersecurity operations across 62 countries and multiple cloud environments
- Directed multimillion-dollar security programs to enhance network security across AWS and Azure, protecting 28K users and 60K endpoints
- Established cybersecurity governance frameworks to improve compliance with Federal regulations and industry best practices
- Orchestrated enterprise-wide deployment of firewalls, endpoint protection, IAM, IDS/IPS, SWAM and HWAM, Network security and visibility using Gigamon, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) solutions to enhance incident response efficiency
- Centralized security operations through Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) programs, improving threat detection, prevention, and response
- Developed cloud security and API standards, aligning with industry best practices to enhance data protection and system integrity
- Led security operations across domestic and global networks, overseeing cybersecurity initiatives for international offices, and multi-cloud environments
Chief Data Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Commonwealth of Kentucky
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Directed IT governance, financial planning, and strategic execution for 2,100 applications across multiple data centers, capital investment planning, optimizing budget allocations, and vendor management
- Integrated incarceration data with Medicaid systems, improving benefits management and cost efficiency, while leveraging the Secure Hub for critical applications like background checks and child support enforcement
- Integrated data from 87 state and local correctional facilities into a centralized system, improving data accuracy, policy efficiency, and recidivism analysis
- Established a Secure Data Hub, enhancing interagency data sharing, security, and governance across government departments
- Spearheaded legislative initiatives to promote secure data sharing and transparency, enabling cross-agency collaboration and public access to government data
- Optimized data management services by negotiating vendor contracts, achieving multimillion-dollar savings and eliminating service gaps in critical data collection efforts
- Led the development and adoption of a statewide MDM and governance framework, standardizing data management across 12 state Cabinets to improve accessibility and reliability
- Spearheaded cloud adoption strategies, optimizing IT operations, enhancing resilience, and eliminating $600,000 in annual facility costs
- Centralized Oracle databases on LinuxONE, saving $10 million over five years, reducing licensing costs by $800,000 annually, and mitigating $9 million in regulatory risks
- Designed and implemented a secure platform linking siloed datasets, enabling de-identified data access for researchers and policymakers while ensuring robust security governance
Senior Security Architect, Chief Enterprise Architect, and Executive Director of EPMO
Commonwealth of Kentucky
04.2008 - 12.2018
- Founded and led the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), overseeing executive cabinet projects exceeding $1 billion, ensuring strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency
- Created Kentucky’s first fully certified Enterprise Architecture team, establishing statewide IT standards, architecture roadmaps, and cost-saving asset optimization strategies
- Led enterprise-wide IT cost reduction initiatives, saving over $12M through software asset optimization, Oracle database migration, and strategic licensing negotiations
- Implemented enterprise security frameworks aligning with CMS, HIPAA, PCI, and IRS 1075 standards, reducing compliance risks and enhancing cybersecurity resilience
- Established statewide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secured NIST NSTIC funding for Identity Management and Multi-Factor Authentication, fortifying identity security
- Spearheaded the DHS NCATS Cyber Hygiene and Vulnerability Assessment, improving Kentucky’s cybersecurity posture across agencies
- Designed and implemented security measures for mission-critical systems, including RSA/Symantec MFA, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and secure tax system deployments
- Conducted penetration testing and security evaluations for Electronic Health Records (EHR), Medicaid/Medicare platforms, and cloud-hosted applications, strengthening statewide security frameworks
- Spearheaded cloud adoption and Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) strategies, optimizing IT resilience while reducing capital expenditures by $20M
- Led the Kentucky Business One-Stop technical architecture effort, integrating cross-agency digital services and implementing a secure, public-facing identity management system
- Spearheaded the statewide modernization and consolidation of Kentucky’s tax system onto a unified platform, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and accessibility for businesses and citizens
Lead Database Administrator, Data Warehouse Architect, and Data Engineer
Commonwealth of Kentucky
09.1998 - 04.2008
Education
M.S - Computer Security & Information Assurance
KSU
Frankfort, KYM.S - Electronics & Communications
NU/PBS
AI Strategy & Leadership Program -
MIT xPRO
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Strategy
- Cybersecurity
- Zero Trust Implementation
- Cloud Modernization
- Infrastructure Modernization
- Emerging Technology Research
- Data Center Modernization
- Data Governance
- Master Data Management
- Large-Scale Program Leadership
- Project Leadership
- Budget Oversight
- Cost Optimization
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Strategic Vendor Negotiations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Agency Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- FBI’s InfraGard
- NASCIO
- NASTD
- State CDO Network
- DAMA
- IEEE
- ACM
- ARRL
Leadership Highlights
- Transformed enterprise cybersecurity by modernizing global network security across cloud and on-premises environments, strengthening resilience against evolving threats.
- Championed statewide data integration, streamlining cross-agency collaboration and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
- Optimized IT infrastructure by consolidating databases and refining licensing strategies, delivering highly secure, high-performing systems at reduced costs.
- Established and enforced cybersecurity policies and Zero Trust frameworks across State and Federal agencies, ensuring robust security compliance.
- Strategically managed multimillion-dollar IT budgets, driving cost efficiencies through infrastructure consolidation and vendor negotiations.
- Founded and led the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), overseeing a $1B+ IT portfolio to enhance governance and execution of statewide technology initiatives.
- Managed large-scale IT projects while ensuring compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, CDM, and FISMA.
Security Clearance
TS/SCI (Active)
Timeline
Director and A-CISO, Engineering & Technologies, Cybersecurity Program Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
12.2020 - Current
Chief Data Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Commonwealth of Kentucky
12.2017 - 09.2020
Senior Security Architect, Chief Enterprise Architect, and Executive Director of EPMO
Commonwealth of Kentucky
04.2008 - 12.2018
Lead Database Administrator, Data Warehouse Architect, and Data Engineer
Commonwealth of Kentucky
09.1998 - 04.2008
M.S - Electronics & Communications
NU/PBS
AI Strategy & Leadership Program -
MIT xPRO
M.S - Computer Security & Information Assurance
KSU
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