John Deere

HQ
Moline, Illinois, USA
Total Offices: 8
69,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1837

John Deere Innovation, Technology & Agility

Updated on December 12, 2025

John Deere Employee Perspectives

As we now look forward, we’re talking about applying machine learning, and the models we want to build. The challenges are always there, but come in different formats. We’ve learned to work together and bring each other’s strengths to the table. 

Jayashree Karnam
Jayashree Karnam, Engineering Manager

We’re focused on continuous learning, innovation and improvement to ensure ongoing success in defending customer value unlocked by John Deere’s technology stack.

Carl Kubalsky
Carl Kubalsky, According to Director and Deputy CISO

We’re building security into the DNA of John Deere, because we understand that security is a core component of the high-quality products and services our customers depend on.

James Johnson
James Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer

We have an internal saying, ‘You are the shield,’ and it signifies to employees that each one of us has a shared responsibility to help protect our company from cyberattacks

Lynn Bestold
Lynn Bestold, Director of IT Internal Audit