David Mahdi — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently serves as CIO and Chief Identity Officer at Transmit Security, leading platform security, product security maturity, and AI governance for a global CIAM platform securing over $1.3T in digital assets.
Former Gartner Research Vice President and market architect, advising CIOs, CISOs, boards, and investors on identity platforms, cryptography, privacy, and emerging risk.
Serves as an Advisory Board Member at Crypto4a Technologies and a Board Member for both Forbes Technology Council and Fast Company Executive Board.
Experienced in designing and leading security and identity programs that scale with innovation, withstand regulatory and board scrutiny, and support durable business growth.

Biography

David Mahdi is a prominent leader in enterprise identity, platform, and cybersecurity risk, operating at the intersection of product security, AI governance, and enterprise trust. As CIO and Chief Identity Officer at Transmit Security, he is responsible for platform security, product security maturity, and AI governance for a global CIAM platform that secures over $1.3 trillion in digital assets.