IAM Engineering Leader

Manoj Kottam

Securing Identities at Enterprise Scale

CISSP • MBA • MS Computer Science

With nearly two decades leading identity engineering across enterprise and cloud-native environments, I specialize in building IAM platforms that scale — from architecting Oracle's multi-tenant IDaaS to modernizing HEB's identity infrastructure for 180K+ employees.

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Securing the Future of Identity

I lead high-performing teams to design and modernize enterprise IAM platforms. Proven track record delivering scalable solutions with Okta, Oracle IDaaS, PAM, and cloud-native technologies while fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.

◉ Professional Experience

Engineering Manager, IAM Platforms

HEB Digital • Dallas, TX

2023 – Present
  • Defined multi-year IAM roadmap and evaluated vendors to build future-state identity architecture for a modern, large-scale workforce.
  • Assembled and led a high-performing team of engineers to modernize the enterprise IAM platform.
  • Successfully rolled out Okta as primary IDP, supporting 180K+ employees and 800+ homegrown/SaaS applications.
  • Launched Okta Identity Governance to centralize user lifecycle, streamline access requests, and automate compliance certification campaigns.
  • Implemented PAM solutions to accelerate MFA compliance for PCI DSS 4.0 requirements.
  • Developed self-service app deployment tools and directed vendor POCs for privileged access and non-human account lifecycle management.

Manager, Software Development

Oracle America • Frisco, TX

2013 – 2023
  • Retained, recruited, and grew a dependable team of developers; mentored individuals to grow into leaders.
  • Built a multi-tenant Identity-as-a-Service platform providing SSO, User & Role management, OAuth, OpenID, SAML Federation, MFA, audit reports, and analytics across Oracle Cloud.
  • Collaborated with external identity providers — Microsoft Azure, Okta, Exostar, ForgeRock, and PingIdentity — for seamless federation into IAMS.
  • Led identity infrastructure improvements through automation, compliance, and transparency; communicated business goals and team strategy to leadership.

Enterprise Architect

Homeward Residential • Coppell, TX

2011 – 2013
  • Automated loan on-boarding for servicing, reducing processing time by more than 40%.
  • Modernized the investor reporting portal into a consolidated hub, generating $5MM+/yr in savings from reduced manual labor.

Solutions Architect

Keste • Plano, TX

2007 – 2011
  • Designed and developed a global B2B transaction platform, rules engine, and quotes generation portal for Alcatel-Lucent — generating $10MM+ in revenue over two years.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Hyderabad, India

2004 – 2005
  • Served as product support engineer for AMEX, monitoring card services network and ensuring SLA compliance.

Core Competencies

Identity-as-a-Service SSO • OAuth 2.0 • SAML • OpenID Connect Okta • PAM • CrowdStrike Kubernetes • Docker • Kafka Java / J2EE • REST APIs Cloud Native • PCI DSS 4.0 Team Leadership • Vendor Management

Education

Master of Business Administration

The University of Texas at Austin — McCombs School of Business • May 2020

Master of Science, Computer Science

The University of Texas at Dallas • May 2007

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India • May 2004

Certifications

  • CISSP — ISC2
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Oracle Access Management Suite Plus 11g Implementation Specialist

Ready to Secure What Matters?

Open to conversations on IAM strategy, leadership opportunities, or collaboration.

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