Lisa Donbavand

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I'm Lisa Donbavand

Director of IT & Operations

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Lisa Donbavand

About Me

IT & Operations leader with 20+ years of experience aligning technology with business growth across real estate, e-commerce, consulting, and education. Proven record leading cross-functional teams, cutting operational expenses by 30%, accelerating project delivery by 65%, and improving revenue and retention through data-driven process redesign and modern IT solutions. Hands-on in infrastructure, cybersecurity oversight, cloud and web platforms, and vendor management. Open to Director/Head of IT & Operations roles in San Antonio or remote.

Key Skills

  • IT Strategy & Roadmapping
  • Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Oversight
  • Systems Integration & Automation
  • Operations Management & Process Optimization
  • Budgeting, Cost Control & Vendor Management
  • KPI Development & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure (AWS, Unix, Windows)
  • Digital Transformation & Change Management

Featured Achievements

NASA Excellence Award

Recognized for exceptional leadership in Mission Control, reducing task time by 65% and human error by 55%.

30% Cost Reduction

Led operational transformation at PAD Properties, cutting expenses by 30% while managing 50+ projects monthly.

E-commerce Success

Built and scaled SkinCareful brand achieving 35% YoY revenue growth and 25% improvement in customer retention.

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