Awais Ali Akbar
About Awais Ali Akbar
Awais Ali Akbar serves as the Head of Managed Services - Digital Identity at KeyData Associates, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses over 15 years of experience in digital identity leadership and has a strong educational background, including a degree in Computer Engineering from NUST and executive education from INSEAD.
Current Role at KeyData Associates
Awais Ali Akbar serves as the Head of Managed Services - Digital Identity at KeyData Associates. He has been in this role since 2022, where he drives the product vision and strategy for the company's Identity and Access Management (IAM) offerings. His responsibilities include ensuring that the services align with market needs and trends, reflecting his extensive experience in the digital identity sector.
Education and Executive Training
Awais Ali Akbar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer System Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). He further enhanced his expertise by completing an Executive Education program at INSEAD Business School, focusing on Emerging Leaders in a Digital Age in 2018. This program lasted for 11 months and equipped him with advanced leadership skills relevant to the digital landscape.
Professional Background
Awais Ali Akbar has over 15 years of experience in digital identity leadership. Prior to his current position at KeyData Associates, he held various roles in the IAM sector. He worked as a Solutions Architect - IAM at Telenor from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Project Manager - IAM at Inbox Business Technologies from 2015 to 2017. He also served as the Director of Services - IAM at Simeio Solutions from 2017 to 2022, contributing to his extensive knowledge and skills in the field.
International Project Leadership
Throughout his career, Awais Ali Akbar has led IAM projects across diverse regions, including Saudi Arabia, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan. His experience in managing projects in various cultural and regulatory environments has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of global digital identity challenges and solutions.
Expertise in Digital Identity
Awais Ali Akbar specializes in several key areas of digital identity, including Customer Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance & Administration, and Privileged Access Management. His passion for digital identity emphasizes its importance in enabling secure and seamless user experiences, making him a knowledgeable leader in this evolving field.