Joydeep Dasgupta

IAM and PAM Leader |Digital Identity Strategist|Global Delivery & Practice Builder |18+ Years of Driving Secure Digital Transformation.

• Spearhead all IAM/PAM cloud identity and cyber defense initiatives within KPMG Delivery Network India. Formulated comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and global IAM architecture for enterprise clients. Developed scalable IAM managed services, including operational models and governance frameworks. Served as trusted advisor on identity modernization, access governance, and privileged access security. Achieved successful delivery of extensive security transformation programs across global entities. Constructed service portfolios to enhance delivery capabilities for diverse client requirements.
• Managed teams of up to 50 consultants, overseeing performance and executing targeted training and enhancement strategies.
• Delivery and consulting proficiency across technologies such as Saviynt, SailPoint, CyberArk, ForgeRock, Okta, Microsoft, Oasis, Wiz, Nevis for traditional implementation to modern NHI, Identity Fabric, Security Convergence, CSPM, and cross-functional integrations.
• Developed strategic alliances with key KPMG partners, creating pathways for growth and collaborative ventures.
• Established measurable performance goals for employees and offered guidance on approaches to meet those targets.
• Directed design and development of cyber innovations incorporating AI
• Directed global presales and orchestrated delivery for IAM cloud identity threat management technologies.
• Devised training and skilling programs that increased team capability and adaptability.
• Championed IAM managed security services rollout, implementing robust identity security framework for international clients.

Global IAM Consulting and Advisory Lead.

• Oversaw global consulting for IAM, PAM, and digital identity, driving strategy assessments and technology optimizations. Pioneered creation of innovative IAM frameworks and automation solutions that enhanced operational capabilities. Developed proprietary assessment tools aimed at improving customer outcomes in diverse IAM environments. Served as a key player in establishing strategic partnerships and achieving cybersecurity certifications. Contributed to thought leadership on next-generation IAM offerings targeting zero trust and passwordless authentication. Implemented decentralized identity approaches within project frameworks to tackle emerging threats. Strengthened cloud security initiatives through integrated consulting practices across various projects.

Identity Transformation Architect & Consultant

• Led identity modernization initiatives across Azure AD, Okta, and Microsoft 365 environments. Delivered security assessments and passwordless authentication strategies to enhance system integrity. Executed cloud identity transformations and application migration programs to optimize performance. Supported business growth through effective solutioning and presales leadership.

Managed Services Lead

• Led a 15+ member IAM team across Engineering and Operations, supporting a diverse identity ecosystem (SailPoint, Ping, SiteMinder, CyberArk, Centrify, RSA, Bomgar), driving service transformation, governance, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Continued active involvement as a core member of the IAM practice, leveraging expertise in identity governance.
• Continued to participate in presales, visiting client sites, and showcasing solutions, vendor-collaborated product launches, resulting in multiple successes.

IAM Architect & Presales Consultant

• IAM Architect and core practice member responsible for designing enterprise identity governance solutions, modernizing identity lifecycle management processes, and leading delivery teams. Drove IAM transformation initiatives using the NetIQ Identity Suite while contributing to business growth through strategic presales, solution architecture, and customer advisory engagements.

• Led digital identity transformation initiative, delivering centralized AAaS platform that unified authentication, identity integration, SSO, and adaptive MFA capabilities across enterprise (RadiantOne VDS, CA SiteMinder, RSA Adaptive Authentication, AEM). Directed architecture, stakeholder engagement, and delivery teams to enhance security and user experience while expanding digital access.

• Owned the delivery and support of enterprise CA SiteMinder and Federation services, leading application onboarding, complex identity integrations, and access management initiatives. Recognized as a CA SiteMinder SME, providing expert guidance on critical issues, architecture decisions, and strategic support across multiple customer environments.

• Led 24x7 offshore support for enterprise SSO platforms (CA SiteMinder, PingFederate, Radiant Logic VDS), managing escalations, complex integrations, and vendor coordination to ensure high availability and performance.

• Provided operational leadership for BT's business-critical CA SiteMinder SSO infrastructure, managing incident resolution, platform maintenance, and service availability within a global ITIL environment. Successfully led the upgrade to CA SiteMinder R12 and associated authentication components while driving automation and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Analyzed client requirements and delivered enterprise SSO and access management solutions using CA SiteMinder, leveraging both out-of-the-box and custom capabilities (CA SiteMinder 6.0, IIS, Apache, SunONE/iPlanet, Oracle HTTP Server, WebLogic, Siebel, PeopleSoft). Enabled secure remote access through multi-factor authentication and collaborated with application teams and technology vendors to deliver business-critical identity integrations.