Project Management It

Debra Canning

**** * ***********, ******** *****, AZ 85268

480-***-**** ******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned Senior IT Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud and managed hosting. Proven success in leading multiple complex, high-visibility projects across diverse industries. Adept at aligning technology with business goals, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering results on time and within budget.

Core Competencies

IT Project Management (18+ years)

Cloud & Managed Hosting (15+ years)

Infrastructure & Technical Resource Management (20+ years)

Risk & Expectation Management

Executive-Level Communication

Cross-Disciplinary Team Leadership

Process Optimization & Tool Selection

Budgeting & Vendor Negotiation

Professional Experience

AccountabilIT LLC – Scottsdale, AZ

Senior IT Project Manager – Managed Services & Cloud Hosting

Feb 2017 – Jul 2025

Led multiple high-profile projects in support and delivery environments

Directed cross-functional teams across technical, financial, and business domains

Defined and implemented project-specific processes and tools

Delivered projects on time and within budget while managing risks and priorities

Strong knowledge of Azure Offerings

Communicated effectively with all levels of management to solve business challenges

OneNeck IT Solutions – Scottsdale, AZ

Senior Service Delivery Manager – Managed Services & Cloud Hosting

Feb 2013 – Feb 2017

Managed Fortune 500 customer transitions to hosted environments

Oversaw Oracle, JDE, Dynamics AX, VOIP, Exchange, and network services

Led teams focused on Oracle Virtualization Manager (OVM), VMware, ERP, storage, and security

IPRO Tech Corporation – Phoenix, AZ

Manager, SaaS & IT Infrastructure

Feb 2012 – Nov 2012

Directed SaaS operations, IT, and Help Desk teams

Managed hosted/internal networks, servers, PCs, and telephony

Oversaw performance SLAs, reporting, budgeting, and vendor contracts

Computer Guidance Corporation – Scottsdale, AZ

Manager, Technical & SaaS Services

Dec 2005 – Dec 2011

Designed and deployed high-availability SaaS disaster recovery solutions

Led IT Technical Services and Help Desk teams

Managed voice/data networking, security, and disaster recovery initiatives

CGI-AMS / Imagistics – Trumbull, CT

Network Manager

Feb 2004 – Oct 2005

Directed global LAN/WAN services and performance planning

Led network redesign and technology migration projects

Praxair, Inc. – Danbury, CT

Lead Information Security Architect / Manager, Network Engineering

Implemented global Active Directory and Identity Management systems

Applera Corporation – Norwalk, CT

Global Data Center Manager / Senior Network Architect / Senior LAN Analyst

Citi Group Inc. – New York, NY

Manager, NY Information Systems and Services

PepsiCo, Inc. – Purchase, NY

Systems Analyst

Education & Certifications

B.A. in Communications & Business Administration

University of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY

PMP Certification – Project Management Institute (PMI)

Microsoft MCP Certification

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