Optimal IdM Management Team

The core Optimal IdM management team has worked together in the identity management field for over a decade. Dating back to 1997, they have witnessed the market grow from simple web single sign-on/access control to the broad billion dollar identity management market of today.

Lawrence Aucoin

Lawrence Aucoin has over 22 years of technical experience including data analysis, software development and management in various projects, products and implementation across multiple industries. He attended the University of South Florida where he earned an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems.

Mr. Aucoin has been deploying identity management solutions since joining OpenNetwork Technologies in 2000 (acquired by BMC Software), and later with Oblix (acquired by Oracle). Mr. Aucoin is a recognized identity management expert and was a guest speaker at BMC Software's World Wide Technology Forum.

Prior to entering the identity management field, Mr Aucoin worked for nearly 12 years for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey deploying satellite telemetry to help with early flood warning systems. View Larry Aucoin's Blog here.

Michael Brengs

Michael Brengs has over 20 years of experience in the software industry with various roles such as: software engineer, enterpise security architect, technical manager and technical sales director. He attended the University of South Florida where he earned an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems.

Mr. Brengs has been deploying identity management solutions since joining OpenNetwork Technologies in 2000 (acquired by BMC Software), and later with Oblix (acquired by Oracle).

Mr. Brengs is a recognized identity management expert and is a frequent speaker at events and conferences. He has been a guest speaker at Oracle Open World 2006, Digital ID World 2008, the Directory Experts Conference 2008, The Experts Conference 2009, 2010 and 2011. Mr. Brengs will be speaking at The Experts Conference 2012 in San Diego April 29 - May 2nd 2012, presenting a Customer Case Study: A Worldwide Enterprise Virtual Directory Deployment

Mr. Brengs is a Microsoft Certified Professional holding the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional 2003, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 and Security+. Mr Brengs is responsible for and manages Optimal IdM's worldwide sales organization. View Mike Brengs' Blog here.

John Maring

John Maring has over 20 years experience in Information Systems including: project management, system administration, analysis and design, architecture, development and implementations of complex software applications, complex enterprise architecture, and security infrastructure design. He attended the University of South Florida where he earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering.

Mr. Maring has been deploying identity management solutions since joining OpenNetwork Technologies in 1999 (acquired by BMC Software), and later with Oblix (acquired by Oracle) and is an expert in the field of identity management.

Nada Jumper

Nada Jumper has over 14 years of technical experience in software engineering, architecture as well as project management. She attended Virginia Tech where she earned an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.

Mrs. Jumper has been deploying identity management solutions since joining OpenNetwork Technologies in 1997 (acquired by BMC Software). Mrs. Jumper is a recognized identity management expert and is Optimal IdM's Chief Software Architect directing and managing all software engineering efforts at Optimal IdM.