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Avinash M.

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Director Software Engineering - Identity and Access Management at Salesforce
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Avinash M. is a Director of Software Engineering at Salesforce, specializing in Identity and Access Management. He is a cybersecurity leader focused on building secure platforms and holds an AWS Solutions Architect certification. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable and optimistic team player and a great mentor.

He is the author of "Cybersecurity: Right Access at the Right Time, " a guide to modern identity and access management principles. He is passionate about sharing his expertise, recently discussing core IAM concepts and misconceptions on a podcast.

Unique fact: Avinash authored and self-published a book to provide a clear understanding of Identity Governance and Administration.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director Software Engineering - Identity and Access Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Identity & Access Management
His entire career, recent book, and podcast appearances are centered on mastering and innovating within the IAM space.
Secure-by-Design
His professional focus is on driving the development of platforms that are secure by design, particularly at a large scale.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director Software Engineering - Identity and Access Management
Salesforce
4-2022 - 2-2025
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Salesforce
9-2025
Author of Cybersecurity: Right Access at the Right Time
Self
6-2025
Member
The Identity Underground
7-2019 - 4-2022
Sr Manager, Software Engineering - Identity and Access Management
Capital One
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Education
2000 - 2004
B.E
Anna University Chennai
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Andhra University
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