Deb Fitzgerald

Deb Fitzgerald is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Deltek – the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses. As Deltek's CIO, Deb is responsible for developing and implementing the technology and security vision for Deltek worldwide. In addition, Deb oversees Deltek’s global facilities operations.

Deb is a skilled IT executive with more than 20 years of experience delivering world-class technology portfolios that drive innovation for companies. Prior to Deltek, she was Vice President of Information Technologies at VeriSign, a leading provider of Internet infrastructure services. While at VeriSign, Deb implemented value-driven portfolio management processes for both MIS and Corporate IT portfolios. In addition, she also built and managed VeriSign's Product Development Shared Services organization, which supported the global Product Development team. Before VeriSign, Deb was the Director of Professional Services at Artesia Technologies – a leader in enterprise Digital Asset Management solutions, and a Managing Consultant at James Martin & Co. – a global process consultancy and solutions delivery firm.

Deb is a graduate of Alma College in Alma, Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. In 2014, Deb was a named a finalist for the Women in Technology Leadership Awards and in 2015 she was named one of the Trending 40 CIOs in the Washington, D.C. region by Bisnow Ventures. Deb was also the driving force behind Deltek’s inclusion in the Top 100 CIO awards by CIO Magazine.