Summary
Gavin Ashton is an IAM Product Owner with two decades of hands-on experience designing, operating, and delivering identity and security solutions built on Microsoft technologies. He focuses on using identity to both safeguard systems and enable seamless, secure work across devices and applications, with practical expertise spanning on-premises-to-cloud migrations, joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle, remote access, cross-tenant collaboration, and M&A-driven integrations. Currently driving IAM product strategy at A.P. Moller - Maersk, he blends technical depth with product leadership to translate complex security requirements into auditable, operational solutions. Based in Winchester, England, Gavin shares insights via his blog and social channels, reflecting a practice-oriented perspective that values both security and usability. He’s known for tackling the often-overlooked operational and people-centric aspects of identity projects that determine long-term success.
7 years of coding experience