About

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel is a Partner Security Architect at Microsoft with over 16 years of relevant experience in the technology industry. She completed her doctorate in Computer Science from Purdue University, with a focus on identity and privacy protection using cryptography and biometrics. Abhilasha has been a thought leader in the cybersecurity space, driving innovation, architecture, and education to evolve cybersecurity platforms. Before joining Microsoft, Abhilasha spent 14 years at Intel, where she focused on hardware-based security product architecture. During her career, she has given numerous talks at conferences and universities as part of distinguished lecture series and workshops. She has also authored 5 book chapters and 30+ ACM and IEEE articles and has 25+ patents to her name. Abhilasha is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. She leads multiple D&I initiatives and actively drives the retention and development of women in technology. She is passionate about STEM K-12 cybersecurity education initiatives and regularly co-organizes camps and workshops for the same. Abhilasha's educational background and extensive experience in the industry make her proficient in a range of technologies. Her tech stack includes Senior Software Engineer, Java, Python, Web, Research Scientist, Frontend, AWS, Recommendation system, UI, Backend, NLP, designer, Javascript, Azure, and Mobile. Overall, Abhilasha is a seasoned professional who has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity industry. She is passionate about driving innovation and diversity in the technology industry and is committed to promoting STEM education for young learners.