Kim Deavey
About Kim Deavey
Kim Deavey is a Systems Administrator and Senior IAM Analyst at Datasite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 27 years of experience in systems administration and identity management. Previously, Deavey worked at IBM in various roles, including Security and Risk Management Team Lead, and has a background in technical training and general studies.
Work at Datasite
Kim Deavey has been employed at Datasite since 2010, serving as a Systems Administrator. Over the course of 13 years, she has contributed to various aspects of the company's IT infrastructure in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In her role, she leads the design of Identity Management (IDM) workflows for user account provisioning and recertification processes. Additionally, she collaborates with IT Security Architects and senior engineers to deliver architectural and technical design solutions related to Identity Management. Her responsibilities also include managing periodic user re-certifications to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to her tenure at Datasite, Kim Deavey worked at IBM for 13 years, from 1997 to 2010. During this time, she held multiple roles, including Systems Administrator, Customer Support Specialist, Security and Risk Management Team Lead, and ID Administration. In these positions, she gained extensive experience in managing security protocols and user access, contributing to the development of consistent design and support processes. Her leadership in security and risk management helped shape the operational framework at IBM.
Education and Expertise
Kim Deavey studied at Dataserv Technical Training and attended the University of South Dakota for one year, focusing on General Studies from 1985 to 1986. Her educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her roles in systems administration and identity management. She has developed expertise in configuring Azure Single Sign-On applications, defining access roles, and designing IDM policies that include logging, monitoring, reporting, and auditing.
Identity Management Leadership
In her current role, Kim Deavey serves as a Subject Matter Expert for application security access provisioning solutions and audit compliance initiatives. She drives the standardization of IDM services and tools, ensuring that best practices are followed across the organization. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to configure security values based on the principle of least privilege, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.