Joshua Miller (MIS, U.S. Navy Veteran)

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jul 1993 - Jul 2000

  US Navy Yeoman
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  John Deere

  May 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Innovation and Technology Leadership: As the leader of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) team, I spearheaded the adoption of AWS cloud technologies for HPC workloads, making our team one of the first at John Deere to leverage cloud solutions for this purpose. This initiative not only optimized computational efficiency but also positioned John Deere as a frontrunner in adopting advanced technologies within the agricultural sector. Additionally, by utilizing dynamic expense billing on AWS, I successfully saved millions of dollars in cost avoidance and capital outlay.• Operational Excellence and Team Development: I established and progressively developed the HPC team, transforming it into a centralized support hub for IT-based and engineering design collaborations. This strategic development facilitated streamlined operations and enhanced productivity across departments, supporting large-scale computational projects and advanced analytical workloads.• Strategic Capacity Planning: I introduced and implemented HPC-based metrics that continue to inform the company's capacity planning strategies. These metrics provide a robust framework for forecasting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of computational resources and supporting sustainable growth.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: One of my key achievements was bridging the operational and collaborative divides between the engineering and IT departments. By fostering a culture of communication and cooperation, I enhanced interdisciplinary projects and initiatives, significantly improving project outcomes and innovation at John Deere. Show less

  • High Performance Computing and Windchill Team Lead

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Technology Solutions Architect

    Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Project Manager - High Performance Computing

    May 2011 - Feb 2013
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  John Deere

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Budget Optimization: Successfully managed a $70 million budget for Global Security operations, maintaining rigorous financial control with a 1% margin of error, aligning with John Deere's strategic goal of operational efficiency and cost management.• Innovative Security Training: Led the development and delivery of advanced artificial intelligence security training, including deepfake detection techniques for senior leadership, enhancing organizational resilience and aligning with John Deere's commitment to technological innovation and leadership.• Brand Protection: Engineered and implemented strategic defenses against AI deepfake threats, protecting John Deere’s reputation and ensuring continuity and trust in brand communication, directly supporting the company’s strategic focus on integrity and reliability.• Leadership Development: Mentored emerging leaders within and beyond the organization, fostering a culture of leadership excellence and succession planning, which supports John Deere’s strategy of nurturing talent and enhancing workforce capabilities. I am proud to have successfully mentored the only Military Skillbridge participant to secure a position in Security at John Deere. This achievement underscores my commitment to guiding and developing future talent within the industry.• Strategic Advisory: Provided pivotal strategic advisement to the CISO and Deputy CISO, influencing the formulation of security strategies that support organizational objectives and enhance enterprise-wide risk management, in line with John Deere’s strategic emphasis on safety and security.• Governance and Compliance: Improved the visibility of Global Security organization and aligned with John Deere’s communication goals by efficiently reporting on major security projects and compliance levels to the CEO and staff and our Board of Directors, promoting a culture of confidence and supporting John Deere's governance norms and transparency aims. Show less • Strategic Leadership and Talent Development: Spearheaded the formation of a globally diverse team specializing in cyber risk, significantly enhancing our cyber capabilities. This initiative directly contributed to one of my key team members advancing to oversee all Cyber Risk operations at John Deere, aligning with our strategic goal of fostering leadership and expertise from within.• Operational Excellence and Budget Management: Effectively managed a risk organization comprising 35 specialists with a budget of $4 million, focusing on optimizing resources to maximize efficiency and impact, in line with John Deere’s commitment to financial discipline and operational excellence.• Cyber Risk Innovation and Integration: Developed and implemented a comprehensive cyber risk framework for both internal and third-party assessments, integrating critical enterprise application data with our supply management portfolio. This enhanced integration facilitated more precise and actionable risk reporting across the enterprise, supporting John Deere’s strategic objective of integrating smart technology and embracing change.• Risk Governance and Organizational Influence: Founded and chaired the Global Security Cyber Risk Council, establishing robust processes for escalating and addressing risks at higher organizational levels. This governance structure ensured effective risk mitigation strategies were in place, reflecting John Deere’s strategic focus on sustainability and reliability.• External Recognition and Benchmarking: Led initiatives that positioned Cyber Risk as a "new key strength" for John Deere, as benchmarked by an independent audit from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). This recognition underscores the success of my strategic enhancements in risk management practices and policies. Show less • Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development and implementation of the 2020 Global Security strategy, enhancing organizational resilience and supporting sustainable growth amidst changing market and technological conditions.• Compliance and Risk Management: Significantly strengthened cybersecurity defenses by aligning security policies and standards with top-tier IT frameworks (ISO 2700X, NIST, ITIL), thereby minimizing risks and ensuring compliance across all operations.• Crisis Resolution: Effectively managed and resolved high-stakes security issues, safeguarding critical corporate assets and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.• Team Leadership and Development: Led and mentored a team of five Security Architects, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that contributed directly to the company’s operational excellence.• Secure Business Integration: Led the security architecture for the $5 billion acquisition of Wirtgen, ensuring robust, secure integration of systems and technology, and supporting strategic business expansion with enhanced security measures. Show less • Advanced Deere's Digital Transformation: Led the 5-year Enterprise Authentication & Authorization refresh, pioneering the adoption of cloud-based identity management systems like Okta and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across Cisco VPN, O365, Citrix, and AWS workspaces. This initiative laid the foundational security infrastructure for future 2K + cloud-based applications, aligning with Deere's strategy to leverage technology for enhanced operational efficiency.• Optimized Cloud Application Security: Transitioned authentication systems from ADFS to SAML for critical applications such as O365, AWS, and Cisco VPN. This move streamlined access management, reduced operational complexities, and bolstered security, directly supporting Deere's goal of improving operational efficiencies through technological advancement.• Led Security Redesign for Critical Financial Applications: Provided architectural and security guidance for the redesign of the John Deere Financial Customer Self Service (JDF CSS) application, enhancing protection measures and assuring compliance with evolving security standards.• Pioneered Cloud Security Initiatives: Directed a Proof of Concept for a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to secure Deere's data lake and other cloud-based SaaS applications, including Service Now, O365, and Box. This initiative significantly mitigated risk and positioned Deere at the forefront of cloud security practices.• Implemented Mobile Device Management (MDM) Solutions: Led the deployment of Microsoft Application Manager (MAM) for iOS and Android devices, safeguarding sensitive corporate data on mobile platforms. This supports Deere's strategic theme of empowering a flexible and secure mobile workforce. Show less

  • Chief of Staff

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Engineering Group Manager - Enterprise and 3rd Party Risk

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Principal Security Architect - John Deere

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Technology Solutions Architect, Strategic Technology Adoption - Enterprise Architecture

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2017