Keith Powell

About Keith Powell

Accomplished cybersecurity sales leader with 25+ years\' experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, mitigating risk, and leveraging technology to drive business value. Extensive background with Microsoft Corporation and KPMG, leading initiatives across the financial services and technology sectors to deliver complex infrastructure and application solutions with measurable results.Expert in connecting technical teams with business stakeholders to deliver solutions to meet stringent compliance and security requirements and enhance growth and operational efficiency. Possess deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office Apps, Exchange, etc.), Azure, Purview (compliance), Defender (security), Intune, and generative AI solutions (including Security Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot), as well as other Microsoft and third-party platforms. Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft licensing across Azure and Microsoft 365, informed by experience as a customer, SI partner, and over 18 years directly with Microsoft.Skilled in building collaborative relationships with partners in the identity space, information protection, proactive risk management in compliance, and a wide range of security-focused partners including those in the CNAPP, Zero Trust, and other key cybersecurity domains.Extensive experience throughout USA, excelling in fast-paced environments and embracing the challenges of continuous change. Adept at guiding clients through cloud adoption and shaping cybersecurity strategies, consistently delivering clarity, confidence, and a commitment to excellence.

Experience

1. Director, Security Specialist

   Microsoft

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Empowering financial services organizations such as Banks to succeed with Microsoft modern work (M365 / Office 365 / Azure), Security (Microsoft Defender), Compliance (Microsoft Purview), Identity (Microsoft Entra), Management (Intune, MEM, etc.), and Privacy (Microsoft Priva) solutions.

Education

• Illinois State University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance