Dana Starr
About Dana Starr
Dana Starr is the Head of Professional Services, Cloud9 at Symphony in New York, with over a decade of experience in project management and professional services within the technology and financial sectors.
Current Role at Symphony
Dana Starr is currently serving as the Head of Professional Services for Cloud9 at Symphony in New York, New York. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the professional services unit, helping global financial services firms implement and manage cloud-based trading communications strategies. She has been with Symphony since Cloud9 Technologies was acquired by Symphony in 2021.
Previous Roles at Cloud9 Technologies, LLC
Dana Starr's tenure at Cloud9 Technologies, LLC, spanned from 2015 to 2022. She held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President of Professional Services from 2015 to 2019 and Senior Vice President of Professional Services from 2019 to 2022. Throughout these roles, she was instrumental in building and managing the professional services unit, focusing on transitioning clients to advanced cloud-based services.
Experience in Client Delivery and Project Management
Dana Starr has extensive experience in client delivery and project management across various technology and financial services companies. She worked as a Client Delivery Manager at Fidessa from 2014 to 2015 and as a Project Manager at IPC Systems, Inc. from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she briefly served as a Project Manager at nscglobal in 2014. Her roles involved managing intricate client projects and delivery cycles, primarily within the Greater New York City Area.
Early Career and Creative Background
Before transitioning into corporate roles, Dana Starr began her career with a creative background. She worked as a Photographer at Image Masters Photography & Digital Imaging (IMPDI) from 2008 to 2010 and as an Executive Assistant to the Director of Sales at Red Bull from 2010 to 2011. Her diverse career path underlines her ability to adapt and thrive in various professional environments.
Education and Professional Expertise
Dana Starr studied at the University of Michigan, where she laid the foundation for her career in project management and professional services. With over a decade of experience in the technology and financial sectors, she has become an expert in managing professional services, particularly in migrating legacy financial trading communications to modern cloud-based infrastructures. Her leadership roles have equipped her with the skills needed to drive change and manage complex projects successfully.