Dana Nordaune
About Dana Nordaune
Dana Nordaune is a Senior Application Administrator and Developer at LCRA in Austin, TX, with a background in Minority Literature from St. Olaf College. With extensive experience in IT and project management, she specializes in environmental compliance systems and SaaS application development.
Current Role at LCRA
Dana Nordaune currently holds the position of Senior Application Administrator and Developer at LCRA, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the Enviance environmental compliance system as the senior administrator. Additionally, she provides senior administrative and development support for the Intelex safety observation and incident management system. Her expertise in application administration and development is critical to the successful implementation and management of these systems.
Previous Experience at LCRA
Dana Nordaune has extensive experience at LCRA, having worked there in various capacities since 2004. She began her tenure as an IT Service Desk Technician from 2004 to 2010, followed by a position as IT Service Desk Senior from 2010 to 2014. She then transitioned to the role of Application Administrator in 2014, which she held for ten years. Her diverse roles at LCRA have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of IT service management and application development.
Education and Academic Background
Dana Nordaune studied at St. Olaf College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Minority Literature. Her studies spanned from 1983 to 1989, during which she developed a strong foundation in literary analysis and cultural studies. This academic background has informed her professional approach and enhanced her skills in communication and project management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dana Nordaune possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her role as a Senior Application Administrator and Developer. She is highly skilled in mediation and driving resolution in project management. Notably, she is the primary developer of all SAML configuration for SaaS-based applications using Centrify. Additionally, she serves as the technical lead for projects from the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage through to product delivery and go-live, showcasing her comprehensive project management capabilities.