Meet ThunderID: An Identity Core for the Future
ThunderID is WSO2's next-generation identity core, built from the ground up in Go to address the evolving demands of modern access management. This session introduces the project, exploring its architecture and the technical decisions that shaped it. We'll discuss why we chose Go and how ThunderID leverages fast startup times and a minimal memory footprint to deliver low-latency authentication at scale in cloud-native environments. ThunderID looks ahead, with its design shaped by emerging demands like AI agent identities and post-quantum cryptography. We'll also explore the developer experience and what it takes to get started with ThunderID. This session offers a grounded, technical introduction to what ThunderID is, why it was built, how it fits into the broader landscape of modern identity infrastructure, and where WSO2's identity story is heading.
Speakers
Omindu is a Director at WSO2, heading product management and architecture for WSO2 Identity Platform. With more than 11 years of experience in the IAM domain, he has been a key contributor in the design and development of WSO2's identity products. Moreover, Omindu has collaborated with various customers and partners to address their IAM requirements through WSO2's products. Omindu's passion lies in shaping WSO2's IAM products to empower organizations in building cost-effective and efficient IAM strategies.