Shahan Karim is a Principal PM Architect at Microsoft, where he leads strategic identity and security engagements across Fortune 500 enterprises. Shahan is a trusted advisor to CxO stakeholders and technical teams alike, known for his ability to bridge strategy with execution. With over 25 years of experience in cloud architecture, Zero Trust, and digital identity, he helps organizations navigate the frontier of secure transformation. Shahan’s work spans AI governance, decentralized identity, and machine identity management, with a focus on turning complex frameworks into scalable, real-world solutions. He has led identity programs exceeding $50M in value across financial services, healthcare, and public sector industries. A frequent speaker and contributor to innovation forums, Shahan is passionate about the intersection of AI, trust, and identity — and has published on decentralized identity models and their role in shaping the future of authentication. Known for his clarity, pragmatism, and storytelling, he thrives on helping teams move from vision to execution. Outside of work, Shahan mentors early-career technologists and explores how identity can empower individuals in a digitally connected world.