INTERNATIONAL BEST RESEARCHER AWARD – CYBERSECURITY
I am Premsai Ranga, a cybersecurity and digital identity expert with over a decade of experience securing complex IT environments across healthcare and financial services. My work focuses on architecting and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions that enable organizations to operate securely and efficiently while meeting evolving regulatory and business demands. At Inovalon Inc., I led identity modernization efforts for the InovalonONE® Platform, securing access to sensitive healthcare data and aligning with HIPAA and HITRUST compliance frameworks. My role involved deploying enterprise IAM tools such as SailPoint and BeyondTrust to streamline access provisioning and enforce least-privilege principles across hybrid environments. These implementations contributed to enhanced data security, improved operational workflows, and greater user productivity across the organization. Later, at T. Rowe Price, I was instrumental in guiding IAM strategy during large-scale initiatives including the FIS Recordkeeping transition and OHA acquisition. I architected and deployed PAM frameworks using CyberArk and HashiCorp Vault, integrating them into DevOps pipelines and cloud-native platforms like Azure and AWS. I also contributed to the development of zero trust architectures, role-based access models, and policy-driven governance structures that strengthened overall security posture and scalability. My expertise extends to the deployment of AI workloads using containerized and serverless infrastructure, where I focus on aligning identity controls with intelligent systems. By enabling secure, on-demand scaling of AI agents, I help organizations optimize performance, reduce overhead, and maintain strong access controls across dynamic environments. I am also a recognized thought leader, having delivered keynote sessions at global cybersecurity and technology conferences such as STAI 2025, ITAI 2025, IC3SE 2025, ICICCS 2024, and the Cyber Security & Cloud Congress. I regularly speak on topics including zero trust, AI-integrated identity platforms, and the future of cybersecurity in cloud-native ecosystems. My approach blends strategic vision with deep technical expertise, focusing on solutions that are resilient, compliant, and future-ready. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and contributing to a safer, more agile digital world. Through every engagement, I aim to build systems that protect what matters most while enabling the innovation that moves organizations forward.