Elaine Sauer Van Horn
About Elaine Sauer Van Horn
Elaine Sauer Van Horn is the Associate Director and Sr. SailPoint Architect at Protiviti, with over 10 years of experience in Identity Management.
Current Position at Protiviti
Elaine Sauer Van Horn currently holds the position of Associate Director, Sr. SailPoint Architect at Protiviti. She has been with the company since 2022, working to ensure seamless implementation and maintenance of SailPoint identity management solutions. Her role involves overseeing large-scale projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring that clients achieve their identity governance goals.
Previous Roles and Experience
Elaine has a diverse background in cybersecurity and identity management. Previously, she served as a Senior Manager, Sr. SailPoint Architect at Protiviti in 2021, focusing on leading identity security projects. Before that, she worked at Identropy Inc. from 2016 to 2020 in various roles, including SailPoint Senior Architect, SailPoint Architect, and SailPoint Engineer. Her earlier experiences include roles at Citizens Bank, RBS Citizens Group, Mohegan Sun Casino, Bally Technologies, United Natural Foods, Rhode Island State Police, and Foxwoods.
Educational Background
Elaine Sauer Van Horn earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management Information Systems and Services from Rhode Island College, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Her education laid a strong foundation for her extensive career in information technology and cybersecurity.
Expertise in Identity Management
Elaine has over 10 years of specialized experience in Identity Management, specifically with SailPoint. Her career trajectory includes transitioning from being part of an initial program implementation team at a SailPoint customer site to becoming a successful SailPoint Partner Consultant. This dual perspective allows her to comprehensively understand both customer needs and implementation strategies, ensuring effective post-go-live support and program growth.
Unique Perspective on SailPoint Implementations
Elaine's extensive experience on both the customer/end-user side and the implementation partner side gives her a unique perspective in SailPoint implementations. Her focus is on understanding the post-go-live experience for users to ensure successful program maintenance and growth. This approach helps clients maximize the value of their identity governance investments, providing long-term benefits.