Stacey DALE DAVIS
Stafford,VA
Summary
Technology and program leader with 10+ years guiding enterprise infrastructure, DevSecOps, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and FinOps for U.S. Government programs. Leads cross-functional teams, manages multimillion-dollar assets, and aligns delivery with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and secure software practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner / Program Lead
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
01.2025 - Current
- Lead program execution and backlog prioritization for a cross functional engineering team delivering a secure Platform as a Service (PaaS) supporting U.S. Government programs.
- Coordinated multiple consulting teams across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps to meet product milestones and adhere to strategic roadmaps and schedules.
- Oversee DevSecOps strategy, infrastructure automation, code reviews, and deployment governance using GitHub Enterprise.
- Partner with compliance stakeholders to align platform security with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
- Direct cloud cost management and FinOps initiatives across AWS and Azure environments, conducting resource optimization, licensing analysis, and budget forecasting to reduce operational expenditure while preserving system performance.
- Delivered executive reporting on product health, velocity metrics, budget planning, risk mitigation, and cloud resource consumption to inform government leadership.
- Engaged in projects remotely, facilitating effective communication and maintaining productivity.
- Advanced research to adapt and stay up to date with emerging technologies utilizing both digital print and traditional methods
Knowledge Manager / IT Program Lead
GSI Family of Companies
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed enterprise knowledge management programs and strategic IT initiatives that support government customers.
- Managed $1.6M enterprise IT asset lifecycle, optimizing resource allocation, procurement efficiency, and overall program budget management.
- Led a 5-person multidisciplinary technical team, overseeing daily IT operations, governance policies, database standards, and platform integration.
- Supervised containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Podman, RHEL) and infrastructure integration (Terraform, Python, Nginx) to ensure high-availability operational support.
- Maintained CMMC level 1 and initiated level 2 practices according to NIST SP 800-171 controls
- Ensured compliance with DOD regulations and policies through proof of concept and documentation
- Developed content classification strategies aligned with DOD policies, regulations, and procedures
- Developed executive reporting, performance metrics, and strategic planning documentation for senior stakeholders.
- Facilitated remote operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and support for team initiatives.
Senior DevOps Manager / Technical Lead
TMPC
Fort Liberty, NC
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Architected and managed AWS-hosted Kubernetes clusters integrated with Helm, Rancher, Vault, Docker, GitLab, and ArgoCD under Route 53 security controls.
- Managed DevSecOps delivery operations supporting over 500 GitHub repositories and multi-disciplinary engineering teams across enterprise IT programs valued in excess of $100M.
- Conquered vulnerability mitigation workflows, closing over 1,000 cybersecurity POA&M items weekly to maintain continuous DoD compliance.
- Maintained NIST SP 800-171 and other DoD compliance standards, ensuring adherence across all operations
- Integrated knowledge frameworks through intranets, portals, and databases to enhance information accessibility
DevOps Lead / Technical Instructor
Linchpin Solutions
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructed DevOps Program for Joint Communicators Unit, designed curriculum, and delivered training on Kubernetes, automated Linux administration (Ansible/Python), and cloud architectures to enhance team skills and operational readiness.
- Provided Agile project management and technical oversight across engineering teams to streamline operational workflows and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), established technical governance, and created operational documentation to ensure compliance and streamline processes.
Technical Program Instructor / Writer
ByLight Professional IT Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Advised senior leadership on infrastructure modernization strategies and developed technology integration roadmaps to align with organizational goals.
- Managed instructional delivery for enterprise networking, tactical communications (VSAT), and Cisco technologies across military and civilian personnel.
- Delivered customer service and public sector solutions using best practices to enhance user experience.
Military Operations & IT Program Leadership
United States Army & Army National Guard
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded military IT operations, network engineering, and systems administration across 11 years of progressive leadership supporting Special Operations, NATO, and airborne units.
- Led tactical/ technical teams supporting global communications, secure satellite systems, Active Directory, VMware, and classified network infrastructure.
- Accountable for operational management, inventory, and maintenance of high-value tactical communications and IT equipment valued at over $50M.
- Formulated operational procedures, cross-functional training frameworks, and cybersecurity protocols adopted across national and multinational joint operations.
- Managed programs for fires, CAS, and communications execution to implement new war tactics for mission success.
- Engaged stakeholders for 10 years to integrate new technologies into unit operations.
- Developed archiving, cataloging, and retention methodologies to manage risk and solve problems.
- Units: 82nd Airborne, 1/73 LRSC, 218 MEB, 20th Group SF, 2SFAB
Education
High School Diploma -
West Point High School
West Point, AL05-2011
Skills
- Program and financial leadership
- Cloud and DevSecOps infrastructure
- Cybersecurity and compliance
- Scripting and automation
- Agile methodology
- FinOps management
- DevSecOps best practices
- Product roadmapping
- Backlog management
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Executive reporting
- Program oversight
- Strategic communication
- Cross-functional leadership
- Problem solving
- Issue resolution
- Product lifecycle
- Stakeholder engagement
- Feature prioritization
- NIST standards
- Team leadership
- AWS architecture
- GitHub
- FinOps management
- Back-end development
- Azure DevOps pipelines
- Infrastructure automation
- CI/CD pipelines
- CMMC compliance
- Microservices
Clearance and Certifications
- TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
- Security-X | PMP | CCNP Security | CCNP Enterprise | CCNA | Security+ | Network+ | Linux+
Timeline
Product Owner / Program Lead
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
01.2025 - Current
Knowledge Manager / IT Program Lead
GSI Family of Companies
10.2023 - 01.2025
Senior DevOps Manager / Technical Lead
TMPC
01.2023 - 10.2023
DevOps Lead / Technical Instructor
Linchpin Solutions
08.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Program Instructor / Writer
ByLight Professional IT Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
Military Operations & IT Program Leadership
United States Army & Army National Guard
01.2011 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
West Point High School