ARNAB SENGUPTA
Cumming,GA
Summary
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Cybersecurity and Digital Identity leader Insightful, results-driven, and well accomplished Cybersecurity and Digital Identity leader with 18+ years proven experience in executing and overseeing complex Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, architecture, design, and implementation engagements for diverse Fortune 500 clients across industries. Provides strategic thought leadership to clients and is a proficient IAM solution architect.
Proven solution delivery skills for large security programs impacting business challenges like cloud migrations, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. An inspirational team leader that excels in joining business knowledge and technical depth to successfully drive large engagements with complex requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Identity Leader
Ernst and Young US LLP
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Leading team of 15+ architects, developers, business analysts, DevOps engineers and scrum master across USA, Canada, and India to assist Canada based major telecommunication client to modernize their CIAM solution from complex and customized legacy on-prem solution to cloud-based Okta CIC (Auth0) platform
- Responsibilities include leading solution architecture, design, and implementation of entire new CIAM solution, reviewing and overseeing development of a reference application, overseeing development of DevOps pipeline, and integration of CIAM solution with downstream applications.
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Digital Identity Leader
Ernst and Young US LLP
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted a mid-tier financial and banking client in upgrading their existing legacy SSO solution for workforce population to modern cloud-based Identity provider, Okta.
- Responsibilities include defining requirements, creating detailed design document, developing migration strategy, configuring Okta, developing Directory design, and creating high-level roadmap.
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
- Mentored employees on customer service techniques and explained direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.
- Reduced operational expenses by implementing cost-effective solutions and proactively monitoring budgetary allocation.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Digital Identity Leader
Ernst and Young US LLP
Atlanta, GA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted a multinational media conglomerate client in consolidating their existing customer identity systems onto a single strategic system - Auth0 as their target CIAM solution
- Responsibilities include leading a team, conducting discovery sessions, onboarding products and APIs, troubleshooting technical issues, and creating application authentication patterns and modernization flow.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Reduced operational expenses by implementing cost-effective solutions and proactively monitoring budgetary allocation.
- Leveraged industry expertise to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion into emerging markets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction and trust in leadership capabilities.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Cybersecurity Architect
Ernst and Young US LLP
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted a mid-tier financial and banking client with developing a future state strategy and roadmap for their key IAM processes across B2B, B2C, and B2E
- Responsibilities include conducting a current state review, identifying risks and potential impact, providing recommendations and actionable roadmap, and benchmarking IAM landscape compared to peers.
Cybersecurity Architect
Ernst and Young US LLP
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Led a team to configure Microsoft Certification authority to support the upgrade of a multinational media conglomerate client's Citrix infrastructure
- Responsibilities include conducting a current state review, creating high-level architecture, driving build activities, and performing production cutover.
Cybersecurity Architect
Ernst and Young US LLP
Eagan, MN
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Led a team to plan, design, and implement the enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) solution for a global provider of financial markets data and infrastructure
- Responsibilities include creating design, configuring Microsoft Azure SSO and MFA solution, providing support to applications, and preparation and presentation of response for RFPs.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide cybersecurity awareness campaigns, fostering a culture of vigilance among all employees.
Solution Architect
Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
Pleasanton, CA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Led the team of onboarding application into Central Authentication framework using PingFederate and PingAccess of a USA based major healthcare organization
- Responsibilities include managing delivery for multiple accounts, preparation and presentation of response for RFPs, architecture and design of implementation, and requirements and design discussion with business stakeholders.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth.
Solution Architect
Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
Plano, TX
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Migration of the enterprise Identity Management solution for a leading Consumer goods corporation from SUN (Oracle Waveset) Identity Manager to CA Identity Manager
- Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of response for RFPs, architecture and design of the implementation, requirements and design discussion with business stakeholders, and mentoring a team.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth.
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
- Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for the client.
- Worked with clients post-implementation on user testing, debugging, support and maintenance.
Technology Architect
Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
Emeryville, CA
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Onboarding applications to OneLogin for Enterprise Single Sign-On for a USA based insurance client
- Responsibilities include playing the role of a Single Sign-On architect and lead, providing consultancy to the customer, design and requirement discussions with business owners, and vendor coordination.
Technology Architect
Infosys Technologies Limited
Torrance, CA
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted a USA based manufacturing customer on the current Identity and Access Manager (IAM) Implementation and provided plans and suggestions for growth and improvement
- Responsibilities include playing the role of a technical architect and lead, providing consultancy to the customer, design and requirement discussions with the customer, and onsite-offshore coordination.
- Presented technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication between departments during critical projects.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
Project Lead
Infosys Technologies Limited
Bridgewater, NJ
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Provided consultancy to a USA based manufacturing customer on the current Identity and Access Manager (IAM) Implementation and provided plans and suggestions for growth and improvement
- Responsibilities include playing the role of a technical consultant and lead, providing consultancy to the customer, design and requirement discussions with the customer, and onsite-offshore coordination.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Technical consultant
Wipro Limited
Hoboken, NJ
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Built a roadmap for a USA based Insurance customer to implement Identity and Access Management solution across the enterprise
- Responsibilities include playing the role of a technical consultant, providing consultancy to the customer, design and requirement discussions with the customer, and roadmap building.
Technical consultant
Wipro Limited
Danbury, CT
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Deployment and configuration of a centralized management system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to systems and provide centralized access management across systems
- Responsibilities include playing the role of a technical consultant, providing consultancy to the customer, design and requirement discussions with the customer, and onsite-offshore coordination.
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
Coppell, TX
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Development of a Portal for a US based Telecom customer to perform their day to day Managed Services operations
- Responsibilities include installation and configuration of Novell Access Manager, Arcot Webfort, eDirectory, development/configuration of two-factor authentication, implementation of SSO for integration with multiple applications, and providing support and consultancy to the customer.
- Enhanced system reliability by proactively identifying potential issues and addressing them before they escalated.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Led a team of developers to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
Technical Consultant
Wipro Limited
Kolkata, India And London, UK
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Development and support of the Wipro's PCI solution provided to the customer that included consultancy, design, development, testing of the product and customizations those were required by the customer.
- Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Improved security measures to protect sensitive information by conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
Java Developer
Wipro Limited
Kolkata, India And Saint Etienne, France
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Maintenance and support of the critical and non-critical applications of a France based retail customer. Maintenance activity included bug fixes of the existing application, enhancements and development of new applications.
- Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
- Ensured seamless integration of Java-based applications with databases, APIs, and other systems.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Participated in requirements gathering and design development meetings.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Reworked applications to meet individual customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Printing Engineering
06.2005
- Awarded Gold Medal
Skills
- Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
- Workforce or Enterprise Identity and Access Management
- Identity Orchestration
- Identity proofing and verification
- IAM Design and Architecture
- Digital Identity strategy and roadmap
- Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Identity provider (SSO) Migration and Coexistence strategy
- Software/Tools – Okta, Okta CIC (Auth0), 1Kosmos, MS Entra ID SSO/MFA, Ping Federate 8x, PingAccess, Strata Maverics, ID DataWeb
- Methodologies – SCRUM, Waterfall
- Industry – Healthcare and Insurance, Banking and Financial, Media and Entertainment, Consumer products and Retail, Telecommunications
- Contract Management
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Work status
H1B with I-140 approved
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offCareer advancementTimeline
Digital Identity Leader - Ernst and Young US LLP
10.2023 - Current
Digital Identity Leader - Ernst and Young US LLP
10.2021 - 04.2023
Digital Identity Leader - Ernst and Young US LLP
03.2021 - 10.2022
Cybersecurity Architect - Ernst and Young US LLP
11.2020 - 01.2021
Cybersecurity Architect - Ernst and Young US LLP
08.2020 - 11.2020
Cybersecurity Architect - Ernst and Young US LLP
11.2018 - 02.2020
Solution Architect - Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
04.2017 - 10.2018
Solution Architect - Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
09.2014 - 04.2017
Technology Architect - Cognizant Technology Solution US CORP
04.2014 - 09.2014
Technology Architect - Infosys Technologies Limited
11.2013 - 04.2014
Project Lead - Infosys Technologies Limited
02.2013 - 11.2013
Technical consultant - Wipro Limited
11.2012 - 02.2013
Technical consultant - Wipro Limited
05.2012 - 11.2012
Technical Lead - Wipro Limited
08.2010 - 05.2012
Technical Consultant - Wipro Limited
02.2009 - 03.2010
Java Developer - Wipro Limited
03.2006 - 02.2009
Jadavpur University - Bachelor of Engineering, Printing Engineering