Mike Schnorr
About Mike Schnorr
Mike Schnorr is the Senior Manager of Cyber Security Detection and Response at General Mills, with 18 years of experience at the company in various roles related to security and web hosting.
Current Role at General Mills
Mike Schnorr is the Senior Manager of Cyber Security Detection and Response at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this capacity, he manages the detection and response efforts to safeguard the company's digital infrastructure. His role includes overseeing incident response teams and ensuring that the cyber security measures are robust and effective against potential threats.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Mike Schnorr has an extensive career at General Mills, spanning over 18 years in various roles. Starting in 1999, he worked as an Application Developer for seven years before transitioning into a Web Hosting Administrator role from 2006 to 2009. He then served as an Enterprise Security Architect for seven years, focusing on security architecture within the company. Since 2016, he has been dedicated to incident response, rising to his current senior managerial position in cyber security.
Early Career at IBM
Before his long tenure at General Mills, Mike Schnorr spent a year as a Software Engineering Intern at IBM in Rochester, Minnesota Area. This role provided him with foundational experience in software engineering and development, setting the stage for his future career in web application development and cyber security.
Educational Background
Mike Schnorr earned his Bachelor's degree in Web Application Development from St. Cloud State University. He attended the university from 1995 to 2000, a period during which he acquired the technical skills and academic knowledge that would support his future roles in software development and cyber security.
Career Transition and Focus on Security
Mike Schnorr transitioned into a full-time incident response role in 2016, marking a significant shift in his career focus towards cyber security. After becoming a security architect in 2009, he has concentrated on protecting the digital assets of General Mills. His work in incident response involves real-time threat detection and mitigation, ensuring the safety and security of the company’s information systems.