Aqueel Akhter's Linkedin Analytics

With 11+ years of dedicated experience in IT Security, I have honed my expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). During this time, I have had the privilege of working on transformative projects for esteemed clients belongs to various industries like Banking, FinTech, Healthcare, IT & Telecom. My hands-on proficiency extends to leading IAM projects and products, including SailPoint, Quest One Identity Manager, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, IBM, Microsoft, Okta and Ping Identity. Throughout my career, I have seamlessly navigated the entire lifecycle of IAM initiatives, from conceptualization and design to end-to-end implementation, development, integrations, upgrades, migrations, and operations. I possess a keen ability to manage identity creation and synchronization, automate Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes, facilitate application onboarding, configure Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and provide ongoing operational support. Additionally, I excel in conducting comprehensive user access reviews, orchestrating vendor relationships, evaluating emerging IAM solutions, and spearheading Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives. My role frequently involves effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.