Author
Amy Willard
Global IT Director - Enterprise Core Platforms & Operations · John Deere
Follow on LinkedInAmy Willard is an IT Director leading John Deere’s Agile Operating Model transformation. Amy has over twenty years of experience working in technology across multiple product segments and technology stacks. Her passion is helping John Deere transform how we work through focusing on Agility, Developer Experience, Technology Modernization, Quality, Technology Business Management, Product Management, and User Experience.
Newest · 2025
Lead for the Long Game
In an era where AI capabilities advance monthly rather than yearly, mid-level enterprise leaders face an impossible choice: move fast and risk catastrophic failure, or move cautiously and become obsolete.
Free · Creative Commons
In the library · 2
Track record
Publications, talks, and the roles they came out of — one thread, newest first.
TalkAre We Ready for the AI Transformation?
Guidance paperLead for the Long Game
RoleGlobal IT Director - Enterprise Core Platforms & Operations, Strategy & Transformation
TalkJohn Deere's Transformation - Learnings on being Value Driven and Employee Centric
Guidance paperThe Checkbox Project
TalkSpoke at GeneCon 2023 and Las Vegas 2023
RoleIT Director - HR, Corporate Functions, Strategy & Transformation
TalkSpoke at Las Vegas 2022 and Virtual US 2022
RoleGroup Engineering Manager, IT Strategy & Transformation
RoleGroup Engineering Manager, Dealer Operations
RoleIT Division Lead
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