Rakesh Keshava

Rakesh Keshava is a seasoned security architect with deep expertise in cryptography, AI-integrated infrastructure, and cloud-native identity systems. At Okta’s R&D division, he leads initiatives focused on secure system architecture, zero trust frameworks, and post-quantum cryptography adoption. With over 15 years of experience across enterprise security and innovation, he has co-authored multiple U.S. patents cited by industry leaders including Amazon, Salesforce, and Oracle. Rakesh is a Distinguished Fellow at SCRS, Fellow at Hackathon Raptors, Senior Member of IEEE, a professional member of ACM, and a recognized judge and reviewer for global awards and scholarly journals. He brings a rigorous, innovation-driven perspective to judging, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact, scalability, and technical excellence.