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Dr. Dave Shields, DMIN

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Senior Consultant - Technical IAM Architect at Moran Technology Consulting
📍 Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States

Dr. Dave Shields is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). He is a Senior Consultant and Technical IAM Architect at Moran Technology Consulting, focusing on higher education. Colleagues describe him as professional, methodical, and a quick learner with a can-do attitude.

Outside of his technical career, Dave is a creative at heart. He is the Creative Director for a video game studio, developing narrative-driven games using generative AI. He is also a passionate martial artist, holding a second-degree recommended black belt in Taekwondo, and enjoys building custom AI models for home automation.

He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University and an M.S. from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

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Current Role
Senior Consultant - Technical IAM Architect
Job Level
Senior
Location
Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Identity & Access Management
A core focus of his career for over 25 years, serving as a Senior Consultant, Architect, and Technical Lead in IAM for multiple large organizations.
AI in Cybersecurity
Holds a certification in "Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity" and actively posts about applying AI skills correctly within the security context.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Senior Consultant - Technical IAM Architect
Moran Technology Consulting
10-2024 - 1-2026
IAM Principal Consultant
Moonshot Solutions
2-2024 - 11-2024
Sr. IT Security Architect - IAM
Memorial Hermann Health System
1-2024
Creative Director
I Can Play There Dev Studios
8-2023 - 1-2024
IAM Technical Lead
Zoom
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Education
8-2023 - 8-2025
Doctor of Ministry
Liberty University
2011 - 2014
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Maryland Global Campus
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