Mehran Shahnam

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DISC Type : Id

Director Identity & Access Management at Marvell Technology

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Overview

Mehran is a transformative product leader specializing in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Identity & Access Management. With a Masters Degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he excels at optimizing IT operations and enhancing security controls. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional leader, a trusted mentor, and methodical in his approach to project planning.

He is recognized for his unique ability to align IT security needs with broader business goals and objectives. Mehran thrives on building excellent relationships with stakeholders, executives, and team members, fostering collaboration and motivating those around him to achieve shared goals in fast-paced, transformative environments.

Unique fact: At a previous role, Mehran served as a "New Employee Buddy, " personally mentoring new hires to help them acclimate.

Personality Overview

Pragmatic

Persuader

Socially Adept

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Identity & Access Management
His career focus, holding Director-level IAM roles at Marvell Technology, GIA, and Symantec, driving strategy and governance.
Cybersecurity & Governance
A core expertise mentioned in his professional summary, focusing on enhancing security controls, compliance, and mitigating risk.
Business Transformation
Experienced in navigating rapid corporate changes like acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring IT and security alignment with business strategy.

Media Appearances

Mehran has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Director Identity & Access Management at Marvell Technology
1-2021 - 10-2023
Director IAM, IT Security Operations at GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Director IAM, Application Integration, Middleware at Symantec
Senior Manager IAM, Governance, IT Infrastructure, Application Integration, Middleware at Symantec
Manager IT Infrastructure Operations at Veritas Technologies LLC

Education

Master's Degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University

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Insights For Selling To Mehran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Appeal to their sense of self-worth and how they will impact their organization
  • Use words like ‘partner’, ‘together’, ‘impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mehran is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mehran

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mehran move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Mehran take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Mehran

Personality Compatibility


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