Somer Warren, MBA

Experience

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  John Deere

  Oct 1999 - Nov 2023

  Supervised 17 engineers across Engineering Identity, Domain Services, and Privileged Access Management.•Managed technical solutions for 500+ internal employees overseeing multifactor authentication, domain login, and high-level security access systems.•Created 75+ initiatives to automate solutions across teams, reducing repetitive tickets by 40%.•Directed US and India teams by troubleshooting multifactor authentication for 3,000 Okta projects, providing technical solutions, and onboarding new programs.•Oversaw and executed creation of 6 new domains for 1,000 employees, which led to upgrading the software to Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) companywide.•Coordinated cross-functional communication across 3 teams to migrate the system to Agile Operating Model, which improved project efficiency by 15%.•Collaborated with external technical teams to upgrade PAM/CyberArk by conducting testing, which led to improved security and no downtime.•Communicated with 10+ directors and c-level executives to gain alignment on deadlines, operations, project initiatives, and timelines. Show less •Coordinated with Microsoft, engineers, and solution architects to develop the Greenfield strategy and plan the architecture for the new domain. •Initiated and led implementation of Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), which reduced number of employees with administrator passwords and improved security.•Performed project workflows and service line operations as the Agile Operating Model pilot team lead, which identified gaps in knowledge and led to cross-departmental trainings.•Supervised 3 cross-functional employees overseeing migration of systems and complex passwords, which improved companywide security.•Strategized with Cybersecurity Defense Center/Security Operations Center to analyze data, resolve potential security issues, and troubleshoot network issues. Show less •Initiated and led the PAM Project overseeing proof of concepts for 3 external companies.•Collaborated with vendors, contractors and architects to determine infrastructure layout for projects.•Partnered with Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and IT Managers to maintain infrastructure for Privileged Access Management, onboard CyberArk, and develop strategies for disaster recovery.•Oversaw 5 employees during implementation of Linux, SQL, Oracle, and Active Directory software.•Created standard operating procedures and plans for disaster recovery and high availability to ensure systems were functioning and reduce employee impact. Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Information Technology Team Lead

    May 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2016 - May 2018

  • Team Lead

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Technical Project Lead

    Nov 2009 - Oct 2012

  • Technical Subject Matter Expert

    Oct 1999 - Nov 2009