An advocate of research and innovation speaking to and from the technology and security industries. Extensive experience in building and leading high-performance teams by identifying and developing high-potential leaders at all levels of an organization, many of whom achieve world-recognized leadership status. Built successful programs dealing with challenging problems, delivering prevention, recovery, and turnaround solutions to organizations. My perfect role allows for a significant impact for a growing concern by nurturing and nourishing people, resulting in strong and resilient teams that lead an enterprise through challenges of growth that require innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.

Steve is a founder, entrepreneur, and advisor with extensive expertise in IAM, cybersecurity consulting, and strategic program delivery. As the founder and CEO of Identient, he is dedicated to helping organizations transform IAM into a strategic asset that drives alignment, resilience, and business impact. He has supported digital transformations for organizations ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies. Steve’s hands-on experience includes guiding post-incident IAM advisory at Malwarebytes, spearheading strategic CIAM initiatives at US Bank and VMware, and advising Washington State on resident IAM modernization. Known for his thought leadership and ability to drive impactful results in dynamic environments, Steve excels at bridging technical expertise with strategic vision to enhance business performance. When not working, he spends time training and running in ultra marathons, pushing his limits on trails and embracing the discipline and resilience that come with endurance sports.