Hi, I’m Steven Barash.
I’m a solutions engineer who writes code.
Senior Solutions Engineer at Descope
Previously ID.me and Okta · Brooklyn, New York
Identity & developer platforms
I’ve spent 6+ years in identity, developer platforms, and technical GTM. I work with early-stage startups, global enterprises, and government agencies.
My technical background includes OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, WebAuthn/passkeys, SCIM, identity federation, CIAM, RBAC, and fine-grained authorization.
What I’m interested in
Developer-first platforms, AI-enabled GTM, building agents, demo engineering, and automation.
I like using rapid prototyping to make complex technical ideas tangible: something a team can build, try, and evaluate.
Outside of work
Outside of work, I’m usually cycling somewhere unnecessarily far away, learning a language (the human spoken kind), or exploring a new place.
I speak Russian, some Ukrainian and Spanish, and a little Korean.
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