Anton Staykov

Anton Staykov is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Identity and Network Access engineering organization. In this role, he shapes the future of Microsoft's identity and network access products and assists customers with complex identity challenges. With nearly 25 years in the software industry, Anton has concentrated the last decade on Identity and Access Management and Cybersecurity. He has played a key role in promoting Zero Trust security models across organizations, enhancing product features, improving user experience, and leading cross-functional teams in innovative security solutions. Prior to joining Microsoft, Anton worked as a software engineer and architect in various companies. He was awarded the prestigious Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the Azure platform for five consecutive years (2011-2015). Based in Berlin, Germany, Anton has a proven track record in the technology industry. His work is focused on ensuring robust security postures for enterprises through advanced identity-centric Zero Trust principles.