Daniel Zeng, Cissp
About Daniel Zeng, Cissp
Daniel Zeng is a Manager of Identity and Access Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Material Engineering from Zhejiang University and a Master's in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with extensive experience in identity management across various industries.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Daniel Zeng has served as the Manager of Identity and Access Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018. In this role, he oversees user access certification processes and specializes in implementing identity lifecycle workflows on the SailPoint platform. His responsibilities include architecting role-based identity and access management systems tailored for the financial sector. His tenure at the Federal Reserve has contributed to enhancing security measures and access management protocols within the organization.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Daniel Zeng held various roles in identity and access management across multiple organizations. He worked as a Technology Manager at Johnson & Johnson from 2011 to 2014, and as an AVP of Access Management at Moody's Investors Service from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes a position as a Manager in Information Protection Advisory Services at KPMG for eight months in 2014-2015. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman from 2006 to 2011, and as a Senior Consultant at Bluestone Consulting from 1994 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Zeng earned a Bachelor of Science in Material Engineering from Zhejiang University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in architecting identity and access management systems. He holds an ITIL Foundation certification, which he obtained in 2012, enhancing his knowledge in IT service management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Daniel Zeng possesses a strong technical skill set in designing and architecting remote service delivery platforms, with a focus on security policies and secure messaging. He has a proven track record in implementing identity lifecycle workflows and has worked extensively with the SailPoint platform. His experience spans various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and finance, where he has developed role-based identity and access management systems.
Career Progression
Daniel Zeng's career began in software engineering roles at IBM and Lucent Technologies / AT&T, where he worked from 1992 to 2000. He transitioned to security-focused positions at Avaya, Inc. and later moved into identity and access management roles. His career reflects a consistent progression from technical roles to managerial positions, demonstrating his ability to lead and innovate in the field of information security and access management.