Michael Wright

About Michael Wright

With a solid background of successes in IT Strategy Development and Leadership, I have built a reputation as a leader in automation solutions, business process enhancements and team development. I have experience providing vision and guidance across teams to identify areas of opportunity in cost controls, program development and continuous improvement. My success is driven by my ability to align project and program strategy with business and financial goals through the establishment of effective policies and procedures. I leverage a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with project objectives. Some of my most notable results in my recent career include: Delivered $500K in annual cost savings for automotive manufacturing company and $7M for a national restaurant chain over five years while at RES Software (Ivanti). Instrumental in the development of a new certificate program in the Government Technology Institute’s Security Center of Excellence which was designed for Chief Information Security Officers. Maintained Top Secret Security Clearance while at the Defense Information Systems Agency.Expertise: Client Engagement, Training/Development, Course & Program Development, Team Leadership, Company Policies & Compliance, Citrix Administration, Enterprise Solutions, Business Partner & Advisor, Team Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect

   Owens & Minor

   Oct 2020 — Present · Carlisle, PA, US

   I design and lead enterprise-scale identity and access management solutions, ensuring secure, seamless authentication across cloud and hybrid environments. My work focuses on:• Architecting IAM frameworks (SSO, MFA, PAM, Zero Trust)• Integrating platforms like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping, and SailPoint• Driving compliance with regulatory standards and best practices• Partnering with cross-functional teams to embed identity into business and technical strategies• Guiding adoption of modern protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM)I combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision to strengthen security posture, streamline user experience, and enable digital transformation.

Education

• Virginia Military Institute

  Mathematics

  1983 — 1988

• Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

  BS, Integrative Sciences

  2004 — 2006

• Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2012 — 2014