As the Associate Director of IAM Security Operations at Novartis, I ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical resources within the organization. I have over 6 years of experience in information security and risk management, specializing in identity and access management (IAM), Azure, Office 365, and ADFS.I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IAM practices with organizational objectives, develop and enforce identity governance policies and standards, and implement and maintain access control mechanisms. I also contribute to the overall security posture and compliance of the organization, and support escalation and resolution of security incidents. My mission is to enable seamless and secure access for both internal and external users, while adhering to the least privilege principle and best practices.