Danielle Owens

About Danielle Owens

Seasoned IT and Cloud Security professional with 15+ years of experience architecting secure, scalable cloud infrastructures and strengthening enterprise security posture. Proven leader in designing cloud-native solutions, implementing resilient security architectures, and driving compliance across multi-cloud environments. Expert in IAM, security analysis, IT controls, and modern software and agile development practices. Known for enhancing user experience, optimizing cloud operations, and delivering high-impact, secure technical solutions for complex organizations.

Experience

1. Technical Project Manager

   CACI International Inc

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Direct security strategy, architecture, and network infrastructure for AWS and Azure cloud environments managed by US Coast Guard. • Coordinate multi-cloud strategy for managing thousands of AWS, Azure, and GCP accounts collaborating with the cloud management office, enterprise architecture team, business units, and information technology teams. • Directed network security projects, including firewalls and VPNs, enhancing security posture by 40%. • Developed and executed project plans for network topology redesign, leading to a 20% reduction in downtime. • Oversaw the migration of on-prem legacy network systems to cloud-based platforms, achieving a 35% cost reduction. • Implemented robust monitoring and alerting systems, improving incident response times by 50%. • Conducted network performance assessments, optimizing bandwidth usage and reducing bottlenecks by 20%. • Spearheaded the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 50% and minimizing errors. • Managed infrastructure as code (IaC) projects using tools like Terraform and Ansible, leading to a 40% improvement in deployment consistency. • Directed the integration of automated testing frameworks, resulting in a 30% decrease in defect rates. • Led DevOps transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. • Coordinated with development and operations teams to streamline release processes, reducing lead time for changes by 40%. • Optimized cloud infrastructure costs through strategic use of AWS/Azure services, achieving a 20% reduction in expenses. • Developed monitoring and logging solutions with Sentinel data connectors, improving system visibility and troubleshooting efficiency by 35%

Education

• American InterContinental University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

  2005 — 2012

• Colorado Technical University

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology

  2007 — 2009

• Tuskegee University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Waste Management
• Training
• Testing
• Followership
• Sustainability
• Aviation
• Policy
• Defense
• Soldering
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Military Experience
• Maintenance & Repair
• Legislation
• Maintenance
• Systems Engineering
• Avionics
• Government
• Maintenance
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Radar
• Electronics Repair
• Management
• Team Building
• Environmental Compliance
• Waste
• Operations Management
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Research
• Electronics
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Analysis
• Flight Safety
• Inspection
• Operational Planning