Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel
VP Architect, Microsoft
Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel is listed as VP Architect, Microsoft. Abhilasha is scheduled to speak at Microsoft Ignite 2026 on 19 November 2026.
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About
Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel is a VP Security Architect, focusing on AI and foundational security in Microsoft M365. Previously she was responsible for security and identity architecture for Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). Prior to joining Microsoft, she spent 14 years at Intel driving hardware-based security and identity product architecture. She earned her Ph.D. from Purdue University, specializing in identity and privacy protection through cryptography and biometrics. A recognized thought leader, Abhilasha shapes the future of cybersecurity through innovation and education. She is a sought-after speaker delivering keynotes at leading conferences. Her contributions include five book chapters, 30+ ACM/IEEE publications, and 50+ patents. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, actively drives the retention and development of technical ICs and women in technology. She loves STEM K-12 cybersecurity education initiatives, CTFs etc., and co-organizes regular camps and workshops
Upcoming
Microsoft Ignite 2026 17 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
- Work IQ governance and trust: Control the intelligence layer Speaker · 19 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Abhilasha at events on B2DB.
- Heather Stoffels Principal Product Manager · Microsoft 1 shared session
- Karissa Rohde Principal Product Manager - Dataverse · Microsoft 1 shared session
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- Karuana Gatimu Director, Scale Experience Group 10 sessions
- Heather Cook Principal PM Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group 9 sessions
- Nitya Narasimhan Senior Cloud Advocate (AI) 9 sessions
- Brad Smith Vice Chair and President 8 sessions
- Lee Stott Principal Cloud Advocate - Core AI 8 sessions
- Lorena Mora Senior Product Manager | Microsoft Intune & Windows 8 sessions
- Sonia Cuff Cloud Advocate Lead - Cloud Native & Linux Advocacy 8 sessions
- Bethany Jepchumba Developer Relations 7 sessions
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