Taunia Durst

Manager in multiple Directorates over 30 years including: Cybersecurity, Technology, Signals Intelligence, Commercial Solutions Center.

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
• Developed a strong organizational culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Achieved organizational goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
• Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

• Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
• Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and develop effective test strategies.
• Reduced project delivery time by implementing automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest testing tools and techniques, elevating team capabilities.

• Effectively communicated with other system engineering personnel and senior executives on joint projects.
• Maintained computer systems, installed and upgraded new systems.
• Analyzed and managed software patches and versions necessary for successful operating system upgrades.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through regular meetings and workshops focused on emerging technologies, tools, and techniques within the field.
• Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.