Donna Harris
About Donna Harris
Donna Harris is the Procurement Technology Manager at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia, with extensive experience in IT and sourcing within hi-tech industries.
Education and Expertise
Donna Harris holds a JD from the University of Akron School of Law, where she studied from 1992 to 1995. Prior to that, she obtained a BA in Political Science from Rutgers University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. Donna's educational background in law and political science provides a strong foundation for her roles in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Since October 2013, Donna Harris has been serving as the Procurement Technology Manager at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia. In this role, she manages a team responsible for providing production support and system enhancements for Fannie Mae's procurement system. Her team specifically covers Source to PO functionality, ensuring efficient procurement processes within the organization.
Previous Positions at Fannie Mae
Donna Harris has held multiple positions at Fannie Mae. From 2012 to 2013, she worked as a Sourcing Manager - IT/Technology, where she handled software, hardware, data, and telecom procurement. Prior to that, she served in Corporate Procurement as part of the Strategic Sourcing team for Professional Services from 2008 to 2012. These roles were based in Herndon, VA.
Industry Experience at AOL and 3Com
Donna Harris also brings experience from her tenure at AOL and 3Com. At AOL, she worked from 2003 to 2007 as a Technical Manager in Strategic Sourcing and from 2004 to 2005 as a Technical Manager in Software Development. From 1999 to 2003, Donna served as a Project/Program Manager at 3Com. These roles helped shape her extensive expertise in IT and sourcing within high-tech industries.
Early Career at AT&T
Donna Harris began her career at AT&T, where she worked from 1997 to 1999 as a Software Developer/Consultant. This early role in software development provided her with a technical foundation that has been beneficial throughout her subsequent positions in procurement and technical management.