Kelly Dancy
Arlington,VA
Summary
Cloud modernization and data analytics professional with over 10 years of experience in deploying Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, and Power BI across DoD agencies. Specializing in site reorganization migrations, optimizing site structures, redesigning legacy tools and processes. Successfully led large-scale cloud migrations and automation projects, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency across agencies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud Engineer
DISA - U.S. DEFENSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Migrated SharePoint 2019 to SharePoint Online, enhancing collaboration for federal users across DISA's divisional sites.
- Governed three enterprise site collections for approximately 49,000 users across 400 sites.
- Designed and enforced governance, security, and compliance frameworks with ShareGate and AvePoint.
- Re-developed legacy processes using Power Apps and Power Automate workflows, decreasing manual reporting by 30%.
- Delivered executive dashboards and analytics to provide actionable insights for leadership decisions for eight divisions.
- Supported ATO activities ensuring alignment with DoD security and compliance standards.
- Facilitated workshops and planning sessions across various business units to enhance migration readiness.
- Led end-to-end SharePoint and data migration and redevelopment efforts, overseeing execution, communication, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Cloud Developer
U.S. NAVY NAVAIR (WAIR Program)
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Administered SharePoint Online environments, enhancing support for the mission-critical aviation program for the U.S. Navy. WAIR
- Collaborated with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to identify limitations, and resolve JIRA software issues.
- Developed SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online sites, ensuring high performance and usability.
- Performed information management governance in compliance with CUI standards.
- Wrote functional specifications while adhering to company protocols for SharePoint database deployment.
- Designed and delivered Power BI dashboards, providing real-time operational and program metrics.
- Conducted unit testing on each feature post-development to ensure functionality.
Lead SharePoint Developer
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Led contractor support staff in the design, development, and migration of enterprise human resources application systems.
- Designed and delivered Business Intelligence dashboards, reports, and data solutions using SharePoint, InfoPath, JavaScript, jQuery, and Microsoft Excel.
- Improved business processes through custom workflows, reporting, and automation.
- Developed and delivered virtual and classroom training for SharePoint users and administrators, earning positive customer feedback.
FTE Sr. SharePoint Developer
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
05.2013 - 09.2019
- Led the modernization of enterprise HR systems using SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
- Designed, deployed, and maintained complex SharePoint solutions prioritizing accessibility and performance.
- Developed advanced site features and custom components to boost content engagement.
- Automated workflows and reporting reduce manual HR processing by approximately 25%.
- Created web-based document template libraries while training users on governance and search functionality.
- Acted as primary ServiceNow contact for resolving advanced technical issues.
Systems Development Manager
Pentagon, Joint Chiefs Of Staff
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Managed teams of database administrators and technical staff, delivering enterprise systems for high-priority government programs.
- Leveraged SharePoint for enterprise reporting and data presentation, delivering cost-effective solutions to complex business challenges.
- Led department-wide SharePoint migrations while maintaining timelines, data integrity, and user adoption.
- Oversaw account management, access control, and role-based security.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Skills
- SharePoint Online sites and data migration, administration, development and governance
- Microsoft 365 and Power Apps
- Business intelligence and analytics
- JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS
- RESTful services and SQL
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Azure AD, Entra ID, IAM, and CUI compliance oversight
- ShareGate, AvePoint, Agile, Scrum
- ServiceNow and JIRA management
- Database and site content management
- Training delivery (virtual and in-person)
- Government systems knowledge manager
- Process improvement strategist
- Strategic planning skills
Certifications And Clearance
- Secret Clearance (Active)
- DoD 8570 – IAT Level II
- Information Assurance Technical Level II (DoD)
- Security+ (DoD)
- Microsoft Certified SharePoint Trainer (MCP)
- SCRUM Master (DoD)
Timeline
Cloud Engineer
DISA - U.S. DEFENSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY
11.2024 - 11.2025
Cloud Developer
U.S. NAVY NAVAIR (WAIR Program)
11.2022 - 11.2024
Lead SharePoint Developer
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
09.2019 - 11.2022
FTE Sr. SharePoint Developer
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
05.2013 - 09.2019
Systems Development Manager
Pentagon, Joint Chiefs Of Staff
01.2005 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University