Mamady Konneh is a Cybersecurity thought leader specializing in Identity and Access Management, with over a decade of experience across sectors including SaaS, healthcare, finance, hospitality, and retail. As Lead of Identity Governance and Administration at Okta, the global leader in identity and access management, Mamady played a pivotal role in developing innovative Identity Governance and Administrative solutions. He earned a master’s in Security Technologies from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he conducted research on a secure digital identification program for Guinea Conakry, which he presented at the 2018 Smart Security Week in Marseille, France.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mamady is the founder and Executive Director of WeNetworkNow, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering diverse communities through strategic networking, professional development, and mentorship programs. In recognition of his community service, he received the Minnesota 2021 Outstanding Refugee and Immigrant Award.