Sarah Porter
About Sarah Porter
Sarah Porter is the Head of Technology Risk at MassMutual, with over 18 years of experience at the company, specializing in SAP security configurations and risk management.
Title and Current Role
Sarah Porter currently holds the position of Head of Technology Risk at MassMutual, a leading insurance and financial services company. She is based in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing technology risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and aligning technology practices with overall business objectives.
Professional Journey
Sarah Porter's career spans multiple roles and esteemed organizations. She joined MassMutual in January 2005 and has been with the company for over 18 years. Before this, she worked as an SAP Consultant at KPMG for four months in the Greater Boston Area in 2004. From 2001 to 2004, she was an SAP Security Administrator at Pratt & Whitney in East Windsor, CT. In these roles, she built, maintained, and modified SAP security configurations to align with enterprise IT policies.
Educational Background
Sarah Porter has a robust educational background that complements her professional expertise. She earned her MBA in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied from 2000 to 2002. Before that, she achieved a B.S. in Public Health from Springfield College, studying from 1993 to 1997.
Expertise and Responsibilities
Sarah Porter's expertise lies in technology risk management and SAP security. At MassMutual, she is responsible for building, maintaining, and modifying SAP security configurations in alignment with enterprise IT policies. She also administers user entitlements to match business requirements while complying with regulatory standards. Her experience includes implementing risk and lean management systems and driving organizational transformation.
Leadership and Influence
Known for her capability to influence executive teams, Sarah Porter excels in the realms of leadership and organizational change. She employs a combination of analytical and interpersonal skills to build multi-functional teams and facilitate effective change management. Her dynamic leadership style and motivational abilities have been key in her career.