Our U.S.
Federal Team

I fell in love with the mission to protect our government from actors who wish to affect our way of life. Every day I think about what it would be like to not be able to do the things we take for granted - turn on the lights, drink healthy water, and feel safe driving on a bridge. These daily tasks would not be possible if the critical infrastructure we depend on were seriously disrupted. It's my goal to ensure that my team helps the government to ensure devices integral to powering our lives are safe and secured. The fun part is getting to manage a team of former warfighters and play referee when the Navy vs. Air Force banter starts resembling a dodgeball match with live grenades!

I took my first college in course in cybersecurity from Chris Inglis when I was a cadet at West Point, which inspired me to dedicate my career to cyber. What’s become clearer than ever before is that the work we do at Claroty in protecting cyber-physical systems is a fundamental underpinning to ensure national security, economic security, and public safety. I don’t consider my work a job – it’s a calling to serve something greater than myself. It’s an honor and privilege to partner with the U.S. Government to advocate and advise on protecting our nation. Oh and Beat Navy Jeff.

As a veteran of Naval Aviation, I take pride in my work within the defense industry, where I support missions that make a significant impact on our nation’s security. I live on the East Coast and am an active chapter member of AFCEA, Association of Old Crows, and AUSN. Oh, and for Ryan and Steve, remember this: FLY NAVY!

I'm a space geek at heart and started my career as an Air Force officer working with SpaceX before they were cool. After leaving the Air Force I spent some time working in nuclear but got bored because everything moves sooo slow. After splitting atoms, I went into cybersecurity where this wannabee astronaut is now Claroty’s Federal Director leading Air Force, Space Force, Army and a bunch of other Federal stuff including NASA. I love my job, but if you asked me what comes first, I would say faith and family. I love spending time with my wife of 20 years and chasing our 4 kids that range from college to 1st grade. I also have mad soccer juggling skills and love to do anything outdoors.

Speaking of rivalries, I keep it going to add in the US Army part of this puzzle with Ryan and Jeff. I played football for West Point and my Army blood runs deep. Today, I’m proud to be serving the U.S. Government as the RVP of Channels, building relationships with those organizations who serve you every day, helping make life a bit easier for you to procure your technology, get the services that you need to get the most from that technology, and otherwise ensure you have the channel-related support that you need.

I'm Claroty's friendly Federal Product Manager supporting our portfolio of products within the U.S. Public Sector and am in constant lock-step with our security and compliance team to build trust and assurance with our customers. Solving customer problems is by far the most rewarding aspect of what I'm passionate and I treat product management as a way of life. I've spent 10+ years within this market among some of the tech giants (AWS/MSFT) and later stage startups (Duo Security) to solve cyber problems at scale. If you love product management theory, compliance, regulations, industry frameworks, and how these mechanisms build trust, we will undoubtedly get along. I'm a proud husband, father of three, and a Virginia Tech Hokie alum that enjoys all things Hokie and DC Sports. I look forward to supporting our Fed customers.

I was pretty fortunate to start my career in the U.S. intelligence sector where I had the chance to work with all of the Service Branches as well as to understand how important the security of your networks are – at home and abroad. Since then, I’ve been continuously drawn to the ever-changing threat landscape and where technology has evolved to meet the latest challenge. I’m proud to be a part of this team and getting to spend more time on the OT side of your mission-critical networks, an area that has always fascinated me with its unique protocols, communications and devices that make it complex to secure.

Arshad Massomi is a proud Air Force veteran with a profound passion for cybersecurity. Throughout his military career, discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking have been the cornerstones of his approach. Arshad prioritizes the utmost standards of security and confidentiality. Over the last 4-5 years, he has dedicated himself to assisting organizations in establishing and enhancing their operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity programs. His focus is on guiding these initiatives to maturity, ensuring that organizations are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of today's digital landscape. Arshad takes pride in seamlessly integrating his military background with his commitment to bolstering cybersecurity resilience, embodying a reliable professional, dedicated to safeguarding organizations in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.