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KESAV KAPOOR
Solutions Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance (IGA) Solutions Consultant with over three years of experience leading enterprise security transformations in the BFSI sector and large-scale organizations. Proficient in managing comprehensive presales and implementation lifecycles for IGA, PAM, CIEM, SSO, and MFA solutions, covering all phases from technical discovery and solution architecture to proof of concepts, stakeholder alignment, and deployment. Demonstrated ability to align security initiatives with business objectives while enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that strengthen organizational security postures and drive sustainable growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Consultant
Cross Identity
02.2025 - Current
- Led enterprise IAM and IGA solution engagements for BFSI and large enterprise customers including SBI Life, HDFC, Muthoot Finance, and other organizations.
- Delivered architecture-led presales engagements covering Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management, CIEM, SSO, and lifecycle management use cases.
- Successfully drove 150+ enterprise application integrations across SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Conducted executive-level discovery workshops with CISOs and IAM architects to evaluate governance maturity, identify access risks, and explore automation opportunities.
- Designed and demonstrated end-to-end Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows, RBAC models, and governance automation aligned to compliance and operational objectives.
- Led customer-specific POCs to validate provisioning, deprovisioning, and entitlement governance while ensuring compliance with SoD controls and onboarding workflows.
- Accelerated enterprise deal cycles by leveraging technical consulting and architecture expertise to implement solution-led engagement strategies.
- Actively contributed to CIEM product management initiatives by defining customer use cases, MVP requirements, and dashboard insights in collaboration with engineering teams.
Subject Matter Expert (PAM + TPM)
Cross Identity
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Owned end-to-end implementation and solution architecture for enterprise PAM and IGA deployments across regulated industries.
- Designed governance frameworks, access control models, onboarding strategies, and privileged access workflows in partnership with customer IAM teams to enhance security compliance.
- Collaborated with presales and leadership teams on RFP responses, technical proposals, and architecture reviews to align solutions with customer needs and drive successful implementation strategies.
- Acted as the primary technical escalation point for complex deployment and integration challenges.
- Mentored implementation teams to ensure successful enterprise rollouts, achieving high customer satisfaction through effective training and support.
Software Engineer
Cross Identity
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented IGA, SSO, MFA, and PAM solutions for enterprise customers, enhancing security and user access management.
- Configured identity federation and SSO integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.
- Facilitated onboarding of enterprise applications into governance frameworks and provisioning ecosystems, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Led and delivered enterprise POCs while collaborating with sales and product teams on demos and solution positioning.
- Troubleshot, debugged, optimized SQL queries, and integrated REST APIs for enterprise deployments, improving system performance and reliability.
Software Engineering Intern
Cross Identity
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked across core IAM modules including IGA, MFA, SSO, and PAM.
- Implemented identity governance policies, RBAC models, and SoD controls.
- Created technical documentation and supported integration testing and issue resolution.
Education
Higher Secondary Education -
Delhi Public School
AhmedabadBachelor’s Degree -
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India01-2022
Accomplishments
- Delivered 150+ enterprise application integrations across IAM, IGA, and PAM environments.
- Led IAM and governance engagements for enterprise BFSI customers including SBI Life, HDFC, and Muthoot Finance.
- Managed complete customer lifecycle from technical discovery and presales to implementation and post-deployment consulting.
- Conducted executive-level solution workshops and architecture discussions with CISOs and security leadership teams.
- Led enterprise Proof of Concepts (POCs) for identity governance and privileged access solutions.
Interests
Running
Football
Video Games
Timeline
Solutions Consultant
Cross Identity
02.2025 - Current
Subject Matter Expert (PAM + TPM)
Cross Identity
10.2024 - 01.2025
Software Engineer
Cross Identity
08.2023 - 10.2024
Software Engineering Intern
Cross Identity
02.2023 - 08.2023
Higher Secondary Education -
Delhi Public School
Bachelor’s Degree -
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
CORE EXPERTISE
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) | Privileged Access Management (PAM) | Identity & Access Management (IAM) | Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) Workflows | RBAC & Segregation of Duties (SoD) | Provisioning & Deprovisioning | Enterprise Application Integrations | SAML, OAuth 2.0 & OpenID Connect (OIDC) | Identity Lifecycle Management | Solution Architecture & Technical Discovery | Proof of Concepts (POCs) | Presales Solution Consulting | Executive Stakeholder Engagement | CIEM & Cloud Identity Security | REST APIs & Integration Workflows | SaaS & Hybrid Identity Environments