#349 - Identity, AI, and the Future with Henrique Teixeira

#349 - Identity, AI, and the Future with Henrique Teixeira

In this episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jeff Steadman and Jim McDonald welcome back Henrique Teixeira, SVP of Strategy at Saviynt, for his third appearance on the show. Henrique dives deep into his transition from Gartner analyst to IAM vendor executive, sharing candid insights on career changes, identity security trends, and what it's like to travel the world advocating for better identity practices.

The conversation ranges from AI's evolving role in IAM to the nuances of building a strong network and social media presence. Henrique also previews his upcoming podcast and makes compelling analogies between IAM and Formula One, stand-up comedy, and even Rob Zombie lyrics.

Whether you're a seasoned identity professional or new to the space, this episode offers valuable takeaways on navigating the IAM landscape, tackling app onboarding, and preparing for the rise of AI agents.


Timestamps:

00:00 - Henrique on trends and AI as stand-up comedy

02:08 - Jim & Jeff intro, shoutout to sponsors

04:59 - Henrique joins and talks about conferences

07:31 - Henrique’s Gartner to Saviynt transition

10:00 - Leadership, strategy, and parallels with Formula One

16:07 - Building a network and making career shifts

21:09 - Travel life and routines for road warriors

26:00 - LinkedIn influence and organic community growth

30:31 - IAM set pieces: From Rob Zombie to AI

34:00 - Predictions and trends for 2026

39:00 - AI agents and the new identity security frontier

45:18 - Revisiting IAM basics before jumping ahead

50:15 - Identity security vs. traditional IAM definitions

55:23 - Henrique teases upcoming Saviynt podcast

58:45 - AI in music and creative tools for musicians


Connect with Henrique: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardes/

Learn more about Saviynt: https://saviynt.com/


Conference Discounts!

Identiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.com/


Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com


Keywords:Henrique Teixeira, Saviynt, Identity at the Center, IAM podcast, identity security, digital identity, cybersecurity trends, AI in IAM, agentic AI, post-cloud identity, LinkedIn IAM influencers, IAM career advice, Gartner alumni, IAM conferences, EIC 2025, Identitiverse, Rob Zombie IAM, application onboarding IAM, IGA strategy, identity trends 2026, IAM predictions

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