Samantha Hietala
About Samantha Hietala
Samantha Hietala is a Senior Security Analyst with over a decade of experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has held various roles since 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Current Role as Sr Security Analyst
Samantha Hietala has been serving as a Senior Security Analyst at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2014. In this role, she specializes in SAP security, focusing on risk assessment and the management of project co-dependencies and resource constraints. Her responsibilities include ensuring that security protocols are adhered to and that potential risks are identified and mitigated effectively.
Previous Positions at Harley-Davidson
Samantha Hietala has held multiple positions at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She worked as a Project Manager in 2008 for 11 months, followed by a role as Systems Analyst from 2005 to 2007 for two years. She then advanced to the position of Systems Analyst Sr from 2009 to 2012, and later served as Lead SAP Functional Support from 2012 to 2014. Her extensive tenure at the company has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of its operations.
Education in Management Information Systems
Samantha Hietala studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems. Her education spanned from 1995 to 2000, providing her with a solid foundation in business and technology that supports her career in security analysis and project management.
Experience at Rockwell Automation
Prior to her extensive career at Harley-Davidson, Samantha Hietala worked as a Systems Analyst at Rockwell Automation from 2000 to 2005. This five-year experience contributed to her skill set in systems analysis and project management, further enhancing her capabilities in her subsequent roles.
Project Management Expertise
Samantha Hietala possesses extensive experience in developing and managing project estimates, budgets, and plans. She is skilled in communication, cost management, cutover planning, implementation, and backout plans. Her expertise in establishing project management, planning, and monitoring techniques ensures that projects are completed with quality, on time, and within budget.