John Deering

John Deering is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in contract management, currently serving as a Senior Contracts Manager at SailPoint since April 2021. In this role, John is responsible for creating and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements, NDAs, and Statements of Work, while ensuring compliance with SailPoint's internal policies. Previously, John held positions as Contracts Manager at SailPoint, Commercial Contracts Manager at Philips, and Contracts Manager at Intellectual Ventures, where responsibilities included evaluating and negotiating contracts and supporting the acquisition, licensing, and divestiture of intellectual property assets. John's career began at Microsoft as a Paralegal, managing databases and supporting legal teams. John holds a B.A. in History from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a certification in Paralegal Studies from the University of Washington.