Cirrus Identity Solutions
The experienced Cirrus team will help you implement solutions to simplify and secure your identity and access management environment!
External Users, Sponsors & Guests
Great for applicants, alumni, parents, continuing ed, contractors and more!
InCommon & eduGAIN Services
Outsource integration and maintenance for federation services and applications!
Applications for Many Institutions
Users login with their institutional username and password!
Cirrus Team
Gary Windham
Senior Identity Engineer
Gary joined the Cirrus Identity team in 2023 to support Cirrus’ software architecture and engineering efforts. Gary has over 30 years of experience in higher education information technology, including software development, enterprise systems architecture, identity management, and cloud technologies. He loves trying to find elegant solutions to challenging technical problems.
Higher Education Experience: Gary retired from The University of Arizona in 2023, following a career spanning 4 decades. He led the university’s central IAM team for 13 years — spearheading the implementation and campus adoption of many key IAM components (e.g., SSO, person and group registries, MFA) — and advanced technology innovation in his role as Principal Systems Architect.
Personal Interests: Gary enjoys hiking scenic trails in Tucson, Arizona, reading/watching Sci-Fi, and spending time with his family and dogs.