Meet Cassandra Ansara
Enterprise architecture leader with 25+ years of experience driving cloud modernization, identity transformation, and operational enablement across large-scale environments. Proven track record establishing architecture governance, standardizing platforms, and improving enterprise IT efficiency through automation and cost optimization. Trusted partner to executive leadership, aligning technology strategy with scalable, operationally sustainable delivery models.
Technical Expertise
Cassandra's Career
Known for cost savings, automation, and migration programs at national scale. Master’s 4.0 GPA; PhD (ABD) with peer‑reviewed work published.
Strategic. Servant‑leader. Calm under velocity. I set clear decision rights, coach for quality, and scale patterns that reduce operational drag. I partner with leaders to turn ambiguous mandates into actionable operating models.
Professional Journey
2019 – Present
Technical Lead, Architecture
American Cancer Society
Built an Enterprise Architecture Program of Work & Service Portfolio. Orchestrated IT architecture strategies and assisted with the migration of over 300 services to Azure. Innovated Teams applications and Power Automate workflows, enhancing operational efficiency. Continuously optimized costs and managed demand, while designing ongoing migration strategies.
2015 – 2019
Sr. Manager, Unified Communications
American Cancer Society
Led the transformation of communication systems, achieving significant cost savings and operational improvements. Implemented enterprise conferencing solutions and automated processes, reducing workload and enhancing productivity. Guided OneDrive migrations and facilitated Agile/Scrum methodologies.
2013 – 2015
Sr. IT Architect
SA IT Services
Delivered comprehensive IT solutions including SSO/IAM and O365 DLP. Engineered AD/Exchange systems for major clients and led significant remediation projects, ensuring robust and secure IT infrastructures for diverse organizations.
Cassandra Ansara's Academic Journey
Cassandra Ansara's educational background is a testament to her commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of Information Technology.
She holds a Master of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Information Systems & Security, from American InterContinental University, where she achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her academic prowess is further demonstrated by her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, focusing on Networks, which she completed with a near-perfect GPA of 3.98, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Additionally, Cassandra earned an Associate of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems, maintaining a flawless GPA of 4.0, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
These degrees have equipped her with a robust foundation in IT systems and security, enabling her to architect innovative solutions and empower transformative change in her professional endeavors.
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