Hi, I'm Diana Smetters - Partner Architect, Microsoft Identity
I thrive on architecting secure digital identities, protecting users across enterprise and consumer platforms. My passion is driving innovation in authentication and counter-abuse, creating seamless yet robust secure experiences for everyone.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Launched Google's 2-Step Verification for consumers and drove the introduction of passkeys.
Architecting authentication and authorization strategies at Microsoft, focusing on counter-abuse.
Can share insights on building secure authentication systems at scale and implementing modern security standards.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Google
Started as a Senior Staff Software Engineer, focusing on authentication and account security, progressing to Principal Engineer and technical leadership roles.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Authentication
✦ Account Security
Elevated to Principal Engineer
Took on broader technical leadership, guiding critical projects like the launch of passkeys and device-bound session credentials.
✦ Technical Leadership
✦ Product Launch
✦ Security Engineering
Transition to Microsoft Identity Architect
Moved to Microsoft as a Partner Architect, focusing on identity and network access, encompassing authentication, authorization, and counter-abuse.
✦ Identity & Access Management
✦ Enterprise Security
✦ Strategic Architecture
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Account Security Innovations
Led impactful launches that secured millions of user accounts.
✦ Launched Google's 2-Step Verification for consumers.
✦ Drove the introduction of passkeys for Google Accounts.
✦ Developed device-bound credentials to prevent session theft.
Architecting Enterprise-Grade Identity Solutions
Designing robust authentication and authorization systems.
✦ Focusing on identity and network access at Microsoft.
✦ Building counter-abuse protections for users and systems.
✦ Ensuring secure access across enterprise and consumer platforms.
Technical Leadership in Distributed Systems
Guiding large, complex engineering teams to deliver critical security features.
✦ Led distributed teams at Google on account security initiatives.
✦ Managed and mentored engineers in authentication and security.
✦ Combined technical depth with strategic team direction.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge authentication protocols and their implementation.
✦ Connecting with peers and experts in the identity and security space.
✦ Discovering new strategies for counter-abuse and system protection.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on building secure authentication systems at scale.
✦ Providing guidance on implementing passkeys and modern security standards.
✦ Offering expertise in technical leadership for distributed security teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging threats and counter-abuse tactics.
✦ Finding collaborators on innovative identity solutions.
✦ Discussing the future landscape of digital authentication.