Leadership

With strong ties to Carnegie Mellon University, SEI leadership provides strategic vision as the institute works to innovate from rigorous research, improve the state of the practice in software and cybersecurity, and transition new technologies into the public sector, private industry, and academia.

Executive Leadership Team

The Software Engineering Institute Executive Leadership Team sets strategy and aligns the institute with the goals set by its sponsor. Highly visible, the team embodies the core values of the institute.

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Paul Nielsen

Director and CEO Read More
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David Thompson

Deputy Director and COO Read More
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Thomas A. Longstaff

Chief Technology Officer Read More
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Cassandra Carricato

Chief Financial Officer Read More
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Greg Touhill

Director, CERT Division Read More
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Anita Carleton

SEI Fellow and Director of the Software Solutions Division Read More
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Matt Gaston

Director, SEI AI Division Read More
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Sandra Noonan

Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President Read More

Board of Visitors

In addition to advising the Director of the SEI, the SEI Board of Visitors monitors SEI activities and reports to the Carnegie Mellon University Provost, offering recommendations for improvement.

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Russell Crockett

Member of the Board of Visitors Read More
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John Gilligan

Member of the Board of Visitors Read More
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J. Michael McQuade, Ph.D.

Member of the Board of Visitors Read More
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Laura Richardson

Former Commander, United States Southern Command Read More
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Cedric T. Wins

Member of the Board of Visitors Read More

SEI Fellows

SEI Fellows are individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the work of the SEI. They are leading researchers and practitioners in their fields, working to ensure the continued success of the institute's mission.

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Anita Carleton

SEI Fellow and Director of the Software Solutions Division Read More
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Peter H. Feiler

SEI Fellow and Principal Research Scientist Read More
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Linda M. Northrop

SEI Fellow, Office of the CTO Read More