Dana Kennedy
About Dana Kennedy
Dana Kennedy is a Program Manager at Applied Information Sciences, with a background in IT project management and Agile practices. She has held various roles at organizations such as Freddie Mac and MetroStar Systems, and has a Bachelor of Arts from Wartburg College and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at AIS
Dana Kennedy has been serving as a Program Manager at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for interfacing with client Product Owners and business stakeholders to manage the delivery of product roadmaps. She also reports on program status, ensuring that projects align with client expectations and organizational goals. Her experience in program management contributes to the effective execution of initiatives at AIS, located in Reston, Virginia.
Previous Experience at MetroStar Systems
Prior to her current position, Dana worked at MetroStar Systems as an IT Program/Project Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her two years there, she focused on managing IT projects and programs, leveraging her expertise to drive successful outcomes. Her role involved collaborating with various teams to ensure project objectives were met efficiently.
Experience at Freddie Mac
Dana Kennedy held the position of Senior IT Project Manager/Scrum Master at Freddie Mac from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she introduced and applied Agile Best Practices, enhancing team performance and project delivery. She guided a large Federal Agency through a significant cloud migration of mission-critical applications, showcasing her ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Educational Background
Dana Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Wartburg College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and business management.
Career History at CSC and Concert Communications
Dana's career includes significant roles at CSC and Concert Communications. At CSC, she served as Applications Portfolio Manager for seven years from 2002 to 2009, focusing on Business Support Systems. Earlier, she worked at Concert Communications as IT Program Manager/Sr. Manager/Project Manager from 1996 to 2002, where she developed her project management skills over six years.