Sean Welshimer
About Sean Welshimer
Sean Welshimer serves as the IAM Security Administrator at the University of Colorado, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in business analysis and information systems, he possesses extensive experience in identity management and security solutions.
Work at University of Colorado
Sean Welshimer has been employed at the University of Colorado as an IAM Security Administrator since 2021. In this role, he focuses on identity and access management, ensuring secure user authentication and authorization across university systems. Prior to this position, he worked as an IAM Business Analyst at the same institution from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects related to identity management and business process improvement.
Education and Expertise
Sean Welshimer holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver, which he completed from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Baylor University, studying there from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he attended McLennan Community College, where he studied Business/Commerce from 2008 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in information systems and identity management.
Professional Experience
Before his current role, Sean Welshimer gained diverse experience in various positions. He worked at Hewlett-Packard as an IT Business Analyst from 2012 to 2015 and briefly served as an IT Business Analyst/Functional Analyst at HP in 2015. His earlier work experience includes a four-year tenure as a Barista at Starbucks in Waco, Texas, from 2008 to 2012. This varied background has equipped him with a range of skills applicable to his current role.
Technical Skills and Tools
Sean Welshimer is proficient in several technical tools and systems essential for his role in identity and access management. He has experience using SQL for database management and reporting, and he is knowledgeable in Oracle Identity Manager for managing user identities. Additionally, he has expertise in implementing Duo Multi-Factor Authentication systems and using PingFederate for secure identity management and single sign-on solutions.
Business Process Improvement
Sean Welshimer possesses a strong background in business process improvement and enterprise analysis. He has skills in requirements elicitation and management, ensuring that IT solutions align with business needs. His experience in these areas contributes to the development of cost-effective IT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.