Cathy Harkrader, Pmp MBA
About Cathy Harkrader, Pmp MBA
Cathy Harkrader is the ITS Planning and Operations Manager at General Atomics, where she has worked since 2015. She holds an MBA in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a BBA in Accounting Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University.
Current Role at General Atomics
Cathy Harkrader serves as the ITS Planning and Operations Manager at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the planning and operational aspects of IT services within the organization. Her work is based in Poway, California, where she contributes to the strategic direction and implementation of IT initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Harkrader earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, studying from 1999 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University, which she completed from 1981 to 1986. Additionally, she achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2010.
Previous Experience at Provide Commerce, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Cathy Harkrader worked at Provide Commerce, Inc. in various capacities. She served as IT Operations Manager from 2009 to 2015, where she managed IT operations. Before that, she was an IT Project Manager from 2006 to 2009, overseeing project execution. Her career at Provide Commerce began as a Help Desk/Desktop Supervisor from 2000 to 2006, where she supervised help desk operations.
Professional Development
Cathy Harkrader has engaged in professional development throughout her career. She achieved her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2010, demonstrating her commitment to project management standards and practices. This certification has enhanced her skills and knowledge in managing projects effectively.