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ehsidawi/README.md

Hi, Iโ€™m Ehsan Nidawi! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Welcome to my GitHub profile!

Iโ€™m a Cloud Infrastructure and Identity Management Expert with over 10 years of experience in IT, specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Cybersecurity. Iโ€™ve worked on large-scale projects across various industries, from government agencies to major tech companies.

Iโ€™m passionate about building scalable, secure infrastructure solutions, and I love helping organizations enhance their security and operational efficiency. Below, you'll find some highlights of my career and key projects, including the latest: Pulse.


๐Ÿ’ป About Me

  • Location: Austin, Texas, US (Open to relocation if relocation package is provided)
  • Education: Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Computer & Information Science
  • Certifications: 50+ certifications, including Ethical Hacker (Cisco) and Okta Certified Professional
  • Public Trust Clearances: DHS, CISA (Expires Feb 2030)
  • Cloud Expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Key Skills

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Okta, Microsoft Entra, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, Delinea, and more.
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM
  • System Patching & Management: SCCM, JAMF, Intune
  • Development & Automation: Java, JavaScript, REST API, Terraform, PowerShell, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Cybersecurity Tools: Docker, MFA, IAM compliance
  • Blockchain & Web3: Web3 Identity Solutions, NFT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more

๐Ÿš€ Featured Project: Pulse - Dynamic Communication Command Line

Pulse is a customizable communication feature that lets users control the depth of information they receive. It works on three core principles:

  1. Short Responses (Command 1): For concise answers.
  2. Light Information (Command 2): For brief but informative explanations.
  3. Detailed Information (Command 3): For in-depth, comprehensive responses.

Check out the Pulse project and its code here. This feature is designed to streamline communication and provide users with an efficient, tailored interaction experience.


๐Ÿ“ˆ Professional Experience

Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect @ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  • Led IAM strategy and implementation for multi-architecture IT environments.
  • Developed security procedures and audits with cloud authentication and MFA technologies.
  • Managed Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Entra, and other IAM platforms.

Principal Infrastructure Architect @ Ally Financial

  • Led a 20-member team handling all identity management tasks.
  • Developed scalable enterprise systems for IAM and CIAM.
  • Innovated Web3 identity solutions and worked on blockchain technologies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Full Resume


๐Ÿ“ซ How to Reach Me

Feel free to connect with me for collaborations, job opportunities, or just to talk about the latest in cloud infrastructure and IAM!


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๐Ÿ“ Licensing and Contributions

This repository and others are licensed under the MIT License. Contributions and feedback are always welcome. Letโ€™s build the future of secure cloud infrastructure together!

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  1. Pulse Pulse Public

    Pulse: Dynamic Communication for Personalized Responses Pulse is a customizable command-line feature that lets users control response detail. Developed by Ehsan Nidawi, Pulse enables short, light, โ€ฆ