About
Over the past 20+ years at John Deere I have helped lead large-scale technology transformations spanning both supply chain operational systems and workforce platforms. My work has included global SaaS platform implementations, SAP architecture strategy, and modernization of mission-critical enterprise platforms supporting operations across more than 30 countries.Earlier in my career I led the IT architecture and implementation for the global rollout of SAP SuccessFactors across 32 countries supporting more than 300,000 employees. I partnered closely with HR leadership responsible for business transformation and adoption, helping establish the foundation for a modern global workforce platform.Today my focus is enterprise architecture strategy for global parts and warehouse technology platforms supporting supply chain operations. I work across SAP ECC, EWM, and modern integration architectures to modernize operational systems, reduce legacy risk, and enable scalable digital operations.My…
Experience
Architecture Manager – Global Supply Chain & Warehouse Platforms
Present
Lead enterprise architecture strategy for global parts and warehouse technology platforms supporting mission-critical supply chain operations. Collaborate with architects, engineering leaders, and business stakeholders to define long-term technology strategy and modernization roadmaps for enterprise systems supporting parts distribution and warehouse operations. Provide architectural leadership and mentorship for a team of solution and enterprise architects, helping guide platform direction, architecture standards, and long-term technology decisions across multiple product teams. Key responsibilities and focus areas include: • Defining architecture strategy for SAP-based supply chain platforms including SAP ECC, S/4, SAP EWM, AWS, and related enterprise systems supporting warehouse operations • Designing enterprise integration architectures connecting supply chain, warehouse, and business platforms using modern API and event-driven design patterns • Driving platform modernization initi…
Global Manager, Hr and Workforce Technology Platforms
John Deere · Moline IL
Led global HR technology platforms supporting workforce systems across 30+ countries. Owned technology strategy, architecture direction, delivery execution, and operational performance for HR platforms including SAP SuccessFactors and related enterprise systems. Managed and developed a global team (18 direct reports and 15 contractors), partnering with HR leadership and vendors to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. Selected accomplishments: • Led the IT architecture and implementation for the global rollout of SAP SuccessFactors across 32 countries supporting 300,000+ employees, partnering with HR leadership who led business transformation and adoption • Built product strategy, testing strategy, and multi-year roadmaps for major HR technology initiatives • Rationalized and consolidated HR applications, reducing infrastructure and software support costs by 30%+ • Improved customer outcomes through metrics-driven service management, including a 20% increase in customer satisfaction in…
It Solutions Architect, Hr & Talent Management Technologies
Served as a lead architect for enterprise HR and talent SaaS platforms, with responsibility for release strategy, integration architecture, and operational readiness. Key contributions: • Defined release and maintenance strategy for SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Taleo, and Fieldglass • Led implementation of SAP SuccessFactors LMS, aligning internal learning needs with extended enterprise/channel enablement • Designed integration approaches between SaaS platforms and on-premise systems, including web service standards (e.g., OData) and monitoring/uptime reconciliation • Established governance and a portfolio intake model to support shared prioritization across SaaS initiatives • Built vendor partnership approach to influence product direction and improve service reliability
Manager, It Application Delivery - Java & Sap Portal
• Worked collaboratively with multiple delivery groups to deliver unparalleled customer-focused solutions. • Established vision and direction for product roadmap. • Led delivery of multiple new products on-time and on-budget, despite aggressive timelines. • Developed metrics and process to drive customer satisfaction through quality. • Implemented QA testing strategy using HP Quality Center.
Team Lead, It Application Delivery – Java
• Partnered with business stakeholders to determine product needs for 15+ applications including sales. • Collaborated with multiple delivery groups to deliver customer-focused solutions • Set vision and direction for product roadmap • Developed metrics and process to drive customer satisfaction through quality • Implemented QA testing strategy using HP Quality Center • Provided Project Management coaching to global teams • Ensure scalable infrastructure in place to ensure high level of operational quality
It Technical Lead
John Deere · Moline, IL
• Led technical team to develop various dealer applications and components utilizing Java, Python, and C++, SQL, Javascript. • Managed large-scale projects impacting 300K+ users across the globe. • Created standard operating procedure (SOP) documents for shared infrastructure team.
Software Technology Analyst
• Developed global software for channel product configuration using Java, SQL, DB2, Javascript, and HTML. • Software developed included large equipment configuration for dealers and customers. • Served as technical lead developing software for industrial equipment software control unit diagnosis. • Created application for control unit updates for industrial equipment in the field.
Education
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
M.B.A
St. Ambrose University
B.S., Computer Science
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