I, Sarika Jain, bring over 19 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and Enterprise Software Engineering. My career journey has spanned leading organizations like RSA Security, Dell EMC, and TCS, where I’ve consistently delivered secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions. At RSA Security, I most recently served as a Senior Principal Software Engineer, where I architected advanced multi-factor authentication solutions and optimized REST APIs, improving system performance by 20%. I also contributed in enabling robust cloud deployments, and implemented SCIM interfaces that reduced user onboarding time by 20%. Beyond technical delivery, I provided leadership that boosted developer productivity by 15% through mentoring and innovation programs. My expertise spans across IAM protocols like MFA, SAML, OIDC, FIDO2, and SCIM, as well as cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. I’ve also worked extensively on secure SDLC practices, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integration, ensuring compliance and resilience in enterprise environments. Alongside my technical contributions, I am deeply committed to thought leadership and community engagement. I was honored to be a speaker at the Grace Hopper Conference India 2024, presenting on Future-Proofing Cybersecurity: Proactive Strategies and Continuous Threat Management. In 2025, I served as a juror for the Digital, Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity track, further reinforcing my role as a trusted voice in the industry. I’ve also mentored through programs like WiCyS and Jombay, helping the next generation of engineers grow in confidence and capability. My work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Platinum RSA Innovation Award, the ASD India Hackathon Winner, and being named among the Top 10 in Jombay’s 1000 Women Leaders Program. I hold a Master of Computer Applications from MD University and certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), alongside recent credentials in AI security and Microsoft Entra ID. In summary, I am a results-driven technologist and leader, passionate about building secure identity platforms, mentoring teams, and driving innovation in cybersecurity. I thrive at the intersection of technical depth, strategic leadership, and community impact, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems.