Amentum Names Dr. Sam Nazari Chief AI Architect

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Visionary AI and Robotics Leader to Drive Scalable Innovation Across Global Markets

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has named Dr. Sam Nazari the company’s Chief AI Architect. In this role, Dr. Nazari will drive Amentum-wide AI integration to accelerate innovation and work closely with programs to optimize mission impact for customers across the defense, intelligence, energy, space, and commercial sectors.

Sam Nazari, Chief AI Architect, Amentum

"Advancements in artificial intelligence are revolutionizing how mission objectives are achieved, enabling unprecedented levels of enterprise efficiency, precision, and scalability, " said Jill Bruning, Amentum chief technology officer. "With Sam’s unique expertise, he will strategically drive results-focused AI solutions that empower our customers to tackle their most complex challenges – ultimately advancing the world’s most critical missions.”

In this newly established role, Dr. Nazari’s focus spans both customer-facing AI solutions and internal operational automation. His priorities include aligning AI investments with mission-critical customer demand signals, and ensuring all AI deployments meet FedRAMP, CMMC, and client compliance standards.

Dr. Nazari has architected solutions ranging from AI-powered supply chain systems to state-of-the-art autonomous technologies supporting challenging defense environments and tactical operations.

Before the Chief AI Architect role, Dr. Nazari worked for Amentum leading key AI initiatives at DARPA. Prior to joining Amentum, he held roles at Scientific System Company, Inc. (SSCI) and Systems & Technology Research (STR), driving AI and machine learning (ML) advancements for the Department of Defense.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

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