Surya Patel

• Lead the complete design, execution, and upkeep of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions from start to finish, utilizing extensive technical research and performance evaluations to automate processes and bolster security measures.
• Assess and refine current IAM procedures, encompassing provisioning, de-provisioning, and re-certifications, to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts to enhance scalability and performance in anticipation of future IAM needs, guaranteeing smooth operational flow and effectiveness.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in identity and access management, collaborating closely with stakeholders from various business sectors to identify integration prospects and optimize IAM frameworks.
• Drive both operational and strategic initiatives for the integration of new authentication tools and systems, fostering cohesion with widely used applications and intricate infrastructure, in close collaboration with business technology leaders and application developers.
• Oversee the technical execution of projects to bridge the gap between proposed designs and their implementation, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of IAM solutions.

• Led the development of role-based access policies and risk profiles for associated applications, implementing IAM best practices and industry standards to ensure comprehensive security measures.

• Worked closely with internal audit teams to plan and execute certification campaigns and attestations for applications governed under MAR, utilizing IAM frameworks such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) to enforce precise access controls.
• Deployed state-of-the-art IAM technologies like Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions to facilitate the discovery, reporting, and management of confidential data across diverse environments, including on-premise file shares, Microsoft Office 365, internet file storage facilities, and Amazon AWS storage platforms.
• Developed and implemented a robust least privilege model for the primary Active Directory infrastructure and critical applications, leveraging IAM platforms such as Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Okta to enforce least privilege principles and role-based access controls (RBAC).
• Employed proactive monitoring, optimization strategies, and integrated Ping Identity solutions to enhance real-time threat detection and response, improving access controls and reducing security vulnerabilities.
• Introduced Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) integration to streamline user authentication, improving user experience and ensuring secure access to organization-wide applications.
• Directed internal audits focusing on Active Directory controls, utilizing IAM auditing tools such as Azure AD Identity Protection and IBM Security Identity Governance to ensure compliance with established standards and protocols, thereby strengthening the organization's overall security posture and regulatory compliance framework.