Vaibhav Dhote

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About Vaibhav Dhote

As an Identity Security Architect with over 16 years of experience, I design and deliver enterprise-scale identity architectures across complex and regulated environments. My work spans the full lifecycle, from discovery and strategy through detailed design, implementation, and governance alignment.My experience includes:• IAM & IGA - identity lifecycle management, governance models, and access control frameworks• PAM - privileged access strategy, vaulting, session controls, and JIT/ZSP models• CIAM - secure and scalable customer identity architectures• Cloud identity across hybrid and SaaS ecosystems• Non-human and machine identity governanceI believe identity is not just a control layer, but the foundation of modern security architecture. When designed correctly, it reduces risk, enables digital transformation, and supports innovation at scale.Certifications include CISSP, CISM, CCZT, and CCSK, along with vendor certifications across CyberArk, Delinea, SailPoint, Azure, AWS, and IBM.