Eric Olden

About:

Eric Olden is widely recognized as one of the architects of identity management on the Internet. He created the first single sign-on product for web applications, launched the first Identity as a Service company, and co-authored the ubiquitous SAML identity federation standard, which allows users to move seamlessly between secure websites without logging in, like when you navigate from your online banking site to redeem points on a travel site.

He is currently CEO and co-founder of Strata Identity, which allows companies to mix and match incompatible cloud identity systems, saving customers millions of dollars and months of manual labor per project.

Strata Identity’s customers include major brands such as Kroger, Navy Federal Credit Union, Publix, and Annexus. The company has been named a “Cool Vendor” by leading analyst firm Gartner, a SINET16 Innovator, a top cyber security startup by several media outlets, and runner-up for Most Innovative Company at the 2021 RSA Conference.

Specialization:

Eric Olden specializes in identity management, pioneering innovations in federated identity, multi-cloud Identity Orchestration, and policy governance to help enterprises securely and efficiently manage identities across diverse cloud environments.

Education:

BS Sociology, with a minor in Large Object Weight Estimation, University of California, Berkeley

Accomplishments

• CEO of Strata Identity and previously founded three other software companies
• Co-author of the SAML standard
• Wrote a new standard called IDQL, solving the policy, compatibility, and security issues between multiple clouds
• Created the first pre-integrated SSO platform and the first IDaaS company
• Author of the book, “Identity Orchestration for Dummies”
• Holds several patents in identity management and cybersecurity
• Forbes Technology Council Contributor
• A frequent speaker at leading industry events and guest podcasts