Lisa Donbavand

NASA "Going the Extra Mile" Award

NASA Mission Control, 1998

Recognized for exceptional leadership in developing Mission Control displays and tools that reduced task time by 65% and human error by 55% while leading an 8-person development team.

PAD Properties Digital Transformation

Director of IT & Operations, 2020-Present

Led comprehensive digital transformation reducing operational expenses by 30% and cutting project delivery timelines by 65% across 74 locations with 50+ active projects monthly.

SkinCareful E-commerce Platform

Owner & Director, 2004-2025

Built and scaled direct-to-consumer skincare brand achieving 35% YoY revenue growth, 25% improvement in customer retention, and 20% reduction in inventory waste through strategic technology implementation.

NASA Secure Web Infrastructure

Unix System Administrator, 1998-2000

Developed secure web server and certificate authority for NASA's tunnel server, administered nine external web servers, and implemented automated recovery systems for mission-critical operations.

Tenagra Enterprise Hosting Solutions

Director of IT, 2000-2003

Led 12-person IT team delivering secure, scalable hosting and web services for enterprise clients including IBM, Harley-Davidson, and Shell. Implemented automated server recovery and enhanced security posture.

Medical Practice Workflow Optimization

Phillips & Son Consulting, 2003-2005

Improved patient intake workflows by 65% through process redesign and technology adoption, while increasing client inquiries by 32% through tailored digital marketing strategies.