About Amir Deylami About
Amir Deylami serves as Chief Operating Officer at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, where he leads enterprise operations, infrastructure modernization, and strategic transformation across a $1B portfolio and 3,200-person workforce.
A Senior Executive Service (SES) leader, Amir has delivered a strategy for $200M in savings while advancing NASA’s culture of innovation, data-driven strategy, and workforce excellence. Recognized among NASA’s top-performing executives and nominated for the Presidential Rank Award, he speaks globally on leadership and operational excellence – sharing how clarity, culture, and disciplined execution can transform even the most complex organizations.
Where I'll Be Events
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COO Leaders’ Summit - North America
5th May 2026 & 6th May 2026