Her Story
About Daira
Daira Jackson brings 28 years of expertise in information technology to her role as a technical project engineer at Paraton, a federal contractor supporting government agencies. She oversees ServiceNow projects and enhancements, ensuring business requirements are accurate before development and translating customer needs into actionable specifications for developers. Her career began in college as an electrical engineering major when she taught herself HTML, leading to 20 years of website design before expanding into IT, ethical hacking, and social engineering. She earned a master's degree in management information systems with a specialization in information security. Daira values helping others, active listening, and integrity, which have guided her progression from customer support and technical roles through military service to her current position.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Daira
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
IT has a wide range of career paths. Understanding your strengths and where you want to be can help you be successful. Always keep learning even if it's something new.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Helping others is my number one passion. Listening to what people need. Integrity, being honest and accountable.
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