Rethinking Identity: IAM, PAM & Passwordless Trends from Identiverse – Chip Hughes, Ashley Stevenson, John Pritchard, Amit Masand, Matt Caulfield, David Lee – ESW #412

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Guests

Chip Hughes is the Chief Product Officer at Imprivata where he’s responsible for driving Imprivata’s product vision, strategy, and roadmap execution across the company’s leading access management and privileged access security solutions.

Ashley serves as VP of Product and Solution Marketing organization at DigiCert. With a passion for security through digital trust, and over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and digital identity, Ashley has played pivotal roles in shaping the identity landscape across both private and public sectors. He joined ForgeRock in 2015, contributing to key initiatives in the CTO and marketing organizations, including the company’s IPO and major product launches. Before his time at ForgeRock and Ping, Ashley helped safeguard the nation’s security as Chief Identity Architect for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

As CEO of Radiant Logic, John Pritchard is the visionary behind the company’s mission to simplify identity complexity and redefine how enterprises secure and manage identity data. Under his leadership, Radiant Logic has evolved from its foundational data-centric approach to pioneering Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM), integrating advanced analytics and AI-driven real-time observability to give organizations complete visibility and control over their identity infrastructure.

Before stepping into the CEO role, John served as Chief Product Officer, where he spearheaded the transformation of Radiant Logic’s platform to meet the dynamic needs of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. John has held data and AI roles at Adobe, implementing Sensei AI for content intelligence, Okta, extending the Okta Risk Engine for fraud detection and IBM, launching cloud-scale database services.

John holds a B.S. in Information Systems from American University, an M.S. in Telecommunications from George Washington University, an MBA from Duke University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver, where his research focused on Open Innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

Amit Masand is the Founder and CEO of IDMEXPRESS, a USA based company providing IAM and PAM services internationally to different organizations across industries based on their security needs.

With nearly two decades in cybersecurity, Amit has built his career on a passion for securing digital identities. In 2023, he took his biggest professional leap yet—founding IDMEXPRESS to deliver express IAM & PAM solutions that keep organizations safe around the clock.

From his early days as a programmer analyst to leadership positions, he’s consistently expanded his expertise while building meaningful relationships with clients and partners along the way.

Passionate about identity security, Amit continues to shape the IAM industry by developing cutting-edge solutions though IDMEXPRESS that enhance digital security for enterprises worldwide.

Matt joined Cisco following the successful acquisition of his identity security startup, Oort, a pioneer in identity threat detection & response (ITDR) where Matt was Founder & CEO. Matt previously led the Boston Innovation Team as a Principal Engineer at Cisco. As an engineer turned entrepreneur, he brings 15 years of industry experience in domains spanning identity, security, and networking.

David Lee is a recognized leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM), AI-driven security, and enterprise cybersecurity strategy. As Field CTO at Saviynt, he helps organizations navigate the complexities of identity security, optimize governance, and integrate AI-powered automation into their security programs. With over 20 years of experience, David specializes in modernizing identity governance, cloud security, and Zero Trust architectures for enterprises worldwide.
A sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader, David has spoken at industry-leading conferences, including Identiverse and RSA Conference, where his engaging, story-driven approach has made him a standout voice in the identity space. He is passionate about simplifying IAM strategies, bridging the gap between security and business objectives, and ensuring identity remains at the core of enterprise security programs.
At Saviynt, David works closely with customers, partners, and industry leaders to drive innovative identity solutions, helping organizations enhance compliance, security posture, and operational efficiency in an evolving threat landscape.
Whether guiding enterprises through identity governance transformations, helping them secure cloud environments, or championing AI-driven identity automation, David’s mission remains clear: enabling organizations to secure digital identities with intelligence, agility, and strategic clarity.

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