Luis David German
CIO, Amentum
As Amentum’s CIO, Luis David German staged and executed the company’s information technology plans in support of the recent merger between Amentum and Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence units.
The plan’s execution enabled new Amentum to launch an IPO and integration from the first day by providing basic, but efficient IT services across employees from both legacy companies to immediately begin operating as a single unified company.
German’s IT team achieved a higher level of operational efficiency by streamlining resources, consolidating platforms and managing strategic vendor negotiations. “Kudos to my excellent team – they have successfully reduced Amentum’s IT run rate by 20% year over year by actualizing synergies from the company’s rapid M&A growth over the previous five years,” German said.
Amentum CEO John Heller added about German:
“In a dynamic external landscape where data protection and cybersecurity are the new frontline, Luis’ expert leadership is navigating us successfully through emerging trends like AI integration, 5G and sustainability efforts to shape our bright future at Amentum.”
Why Watch
In 2024, German and his team are heavily focused on fully integrating legacy Amentum and Jacobs’ iCMS units to achieve efficiencies that contribute to the bottom line of new Amentum, while welcoming new teammates and bringing everyone together.
They will continue the road map of digital transformation in two areas: Focusing on providing the company with inside data for prompt and accurate decision making; and delivering transparent and best-in-class project management information to customers. German and his team will leverage data to continue AI adoption and obtain data insights and process efficiencies across the entire organization.
And finally, they will also reduce vulnerabilities, improve resilience and achieve compliance with recently issued CMMC regulations through new cybersecurity enhancements.
“Challenge the status-quo and do not be afraid to ask ‘why.’ Be the example that inspires and empowers your team,” said German.
Fun fact: German collects information during his workday but gets creative while processing that data during his daily workouts, like swimming or running.