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Deanna Sparks

Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Docker

Deanna Sparks is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Docker, where she leads marketing for Docker Desktop and Docker Business. She specializes in creating clear, compelling messaging and go-to-market strategies that drive developer adoption and business growth.

With over a decade of experience in product and program marketing, Deanna is passionate about simplifying complex technology stories and connecting them to customer value. A frequent collaborator with executives, engineers, and sales teams, she excels at distilling technical complexity into clear, customer-focused storytelling that resonates across audiences from developers to C-suites.

More by Deanna

Nov 12, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.50: Indispensable for Daily Development 

In Docker Desktop 4.50, developers can expect improvements that nurture faster debugging workflows, enterprise security controls, and seamless AI integration.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Aug 14, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.44: Smarter AI Modeling, Platform Stability, and Streamlined Kubernetes Workflows

In Docker Desktop 4.44, we’re delivering enhanced reliability, tighter AI modeling controls, and simplified tool integrations so you can build with confidence.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jun 10, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.42: Native IPv6, Built-In MCP, and Better Model Packaging

In Docker Desktop 4.42, users can expect new features like IPv6 networking capabilities, numerous Docker Model Runner updates, and more.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
May 1, 2025

Simplifying Enterprise Management with Docker Desktop on the Microsoft Store

Find Docker on the Microsoft Store for simplified installs, updates, and enterprise management with native Intune support and seamless deployment.

Deanna Sparks
kat tomrushka
Deanna Sparks
and
Kat Tomrushka
Apr 9, 2025

Introducing Docker Model Runner: A Better Way to Build and Run GenAI Models Locally

Docker Model Runner is a faster, simpler way to run and test AI models locally, right from your existing workflow.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Dec 18, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.37: AI Catalog and Command-Line Efficiency

Docker Desktop 4.37 streamlines AI-driven development with the new AI Catalog integration, command-line management capabilities, upgraded components, and enhanced stability to empower modern developers.

Deanna Sparks
yiwen
Deanna Sparks
and
Yiwen Xu
Nov 22, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.36: New Enterprise Administration Features, WSL 2, and ECI Enhancements

Learn about new features in Docker Desktop 4.36, including Desktop Settings Management and improvements to Enhanced Container Isolation and WSL 2.

Deanna Sparks
kat tomrushka
Deanna Sparks
and
Kat Tomrushka
Nov 12, 2024

Better Together: Understanding the Difference Between Sign-In Enforcement and SSO

Learn how Docker Desktop’s sign-in enforcement and single sign-on (SSO) features work together to enhance security and streamline user management, ensuring proper authentication and access control while unlocking Docker’s full suite of tools.

Deanna Sparks
tim horton
Deanna Sparks
and
Tim Horton
Nov 4, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.35: Organization Access Tokens, Docker Home, Volumes Export, and Terminal in Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop 4.35 includes organization access tokens, a new Docker product home page, terminal enhancements, Docker Desktop for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and improved performance on macOS.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Sep 3, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.34: MSI Installer GA, Upgraded Host Networking, and Powerful Enhancements for Boosted Productivity & Administration

Discover Docker Desktop 4.34’s enhancements that boost security, scalability, and productivity for developers. This release includes a readily available MSI installer for simpler Windows deployment, improved authentication processes, smart storage compaction for WSL2, and seamless NVIDIA AI Workbench integration for streamlined model training and local development.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jul 29, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.33: GA Releases of Docker Debug and Docker Build Checks Plus Enhanced Configuration Integrity Checks   

Docker Desktop 4.33 is packed with powerful new features designed to elevate your container development experience. Docker Desktop 4.33 includes GA releases of Docker Debug and Docker Build checks, and significant UX improvements to the Configuration integrity check.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jul 17, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.32: Beta Releases of Compose File Viewer, Terminal Shell Integration, and Volume Backups to Cloud Providers

Discover the powerful new features in Docker Desktop 4.32, including the Compose File Viewer, terminal integration, and enterprise-grade volume backups, designed to enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Dec 6, 2023

Empowering Data-Driven Development: Docker’s Collaboration with Snowflake and Docker AI Advancements

Learn how Docker, in collaboration with Snowflake, introduces an enhanced level of developer productivity when you leverage the power of Docker Desktop, Docker AI, and Snowpark Container Services.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Nov 12, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.50: Indispensable for Daily Development 

In Docker Desktop 4.50, developers can expect improvements that nurture faster debugging workflows, enterprise security controls, and seamless AI integration.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Aug 14, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.44: Smarter AI Modeling, Platform Stability, and Streamlined Kubernetes Workflows

In Docker Desktop 4.44, we’re delivering enhanced reliability, tighter AI modeling controls, and simplified tool integrations so you can build with confidence.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jun 10, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.42: Native IPv6, Built-In MCP, and Better Model Packaging

In Docker Desktop 4.42, users can expect new features like IPv6 networking capabilities, numerous Docker Model Runner updates, and more.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
May 1, 2025

Simplifying Enterprise Management with Docker Desktop on the Microsoft Store

Find Docker on the Microsoft Store for simplified installs, updates, and enterprise management with native Intune support and seamless deployment.

Deanna Sparks
kat tomrushka
Deanna Sparks
and
Kat Tomrushka
Apr 9, 2025

Introducing Docker Model Runner: A Better Way to Build and Run GenAI Models Locally

Docker Model Runner is a faster, simpler way to run and test AI models locally, right from your existing workflow.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Dec 18, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.37: AI Catalog and Command-Line Efficiency

Docker Desktop 4.37 streamlines AI-driven development with the new AI Catalog integration, command-line management capabilities, upgraded components, and enhanced stability to empower modern developers.

Deanna Sparks
yiwen
Deanna Sparks
and
Yiwen Xu
Nov 22, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.36: New Enterprise Administration Features, WSL 2, and ECI Enhancements

Learn about new features in Docker Desktop 4.36, including Desktop Settings Management and improvements to Enhanced Container Isolation and WSL 2.

Deanna Sparks
kat tomrushka
Deanna Sparks
and
Kat Tomrushka
Nov 12, 2024

Better Together: Understanding the Difference Between Sign-In Enforcement and SSO

Learn how Docker Desktop’s sign-in enforcement and single sign-on (SSO) features work together to enhance security and streamline user management, ensuring proper authentication and access control while unlocking Docker’s full suite of tools.

Deanna Sparks
tim horton
Deanna Sparks
and
Tim Horton
Nov 4, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.35: Organization Access Tokens, Docker Home, Volumes Export, and Terminal in Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop 4.35 includes organization access tokens, a new Docker product home page, terminal enhancements, Docker Desktop for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and improved performance on macOS.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Sep 3, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.34: MSI Installer GA, Upgraded Host Networking, and Powerful Enhancements for Boosted Productivity & Administration

Discover Docker Desktop 4.34’s enhancements that boost security, scalability, and productivity for developers. This release includes a readily available MSI installer for simpler Windows deployment, improved authentication processes, smart storage compaction for WSL2, and seamless NVIDIA AI Workbench integration for streamlined model training and local development.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jul 29, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.33: GA Releases of Docker Debug and Docker Build Checks Plus Enhanced Configuration Integrity Checks   

Docker Desktop 4.33 is packed with powerful new features designed to elevate your container development experience. Docker Desktop 4.33 includes GA releases of Docker Debug and Docker Build checks, and significant UX improvements to the Configuration integrity check.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Jul 17, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.32: Beta Releases of Compose File Viewer, Terminal Shell Integration, and Volume Backups to Cloud Providers

Discover the powerful new features in Docker Desktop 4.32, including the Compose File Viewer, terminal integration, and enterprise-grade volume backups, designed to enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks
Dec 6, 2023

Empowering Data-Driven Development: Docker’s Collaboration with Snowflake and Docker AI Advancements

Learn how Docker, in collaboration with Snowflake, introduces an enhanced level of developer productivity when you leverage the power of Docker Desktop, Docker AI, and Snowpark Container Services.

Deanna Sparks
Deanna Sparks