I’m excited to share our latest member spotlight. This series highlights standout individuals within the Auth0 by Okta Community. Today, we’re diving into Sakar Poudel’s journey with Auth0 by Okta. We’ll explore how he discovered the Auth0 Community, the valuable insights he’s gained, and his top tips and tricks for getting the most out of Auth0 products.
Hey, I’m Sakar Poudel, and I’m currently rocking the software developer role at Farm Bureau. Picture a typical day for a software developer, and that’s pretty much my routine, just with more emphasis on identity-related projects. The daily puzzle of problem-solving makes my job truly exciting.I feel like there’s a unique thrill in tackling challenges and finding elegant solutions.
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It sounds like you have a very interesting daily routine! Could you share more about your journey with Auth0 products? What initially drew you to them?
My journey with Auth0 began back in my college days. I stumbled upon it when I needed to integrate a login page into a project I was working on. The robust and supportive community, easy-to-use product, excellent documentation, and Auth0’s dedication to developers caught my eye immediately. Fast forward to my professional life at Farm Bureau, and I’m still using Auth0.
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It’s clear that Auth0 plays a significant role in your work. Can you elaborate on a specific project at Farm Bureau where Auth0’s solutions made a notable impact?
I got involved in a project at Farm Bureau, where an authentication system had to be integrated for multiple applications. I recommended Auth0 to the evaluation team, and after meticulously evaluating various solutions, Auth0 emerged as the top choice. Our primary challenge was implementing Single Sign-On (SSO), and Auth0 addressed this seamlessly and offered a plethora of security features—Multi Factor Authentication, Bot detection, and Suspicious Login Detections were right up our alley.
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We’re happy that your experience using Auth0 to tackle the SSO challenge went well. What features or aspects of Auth0 stood out to you compared to other options you looked at?
What really stood out was the extensibility of the solution. Adding more apps to the SSO tenant became a breeze, and the overall flexibility of Auth0 made our current solution highly adaptable. Plus, the self-service functionality for users significantly alleviated the workload on our customer support team.
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Beyond the technical side, you are also an active community member. How has being part of this community benefited you personally and professionally?
Speaking of communities, Auth0’s developer community is a gem. I’ve been an active member for quite some time, and what I enjoy the most is the vibrant engagement and the invaluable assistance I receive. A pro tip for fellow developers diving into Auth0: It might seem like there are limits initially, but often, those limitations are either security-driven or can be overcome with alternative approaches. It’s like being a detective of sorts—dig in, and you’ll uncover some ingenious solutions!
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On the note of advancing your skills and becoming an Auth0 expert, do you hold any Auth0 Developer certifications? If so, how have these certifications enhanced your expertise with Auth0 products and contributed to your professional growth?
I don’t hold any Auth0 Developer certifications as of now, but I would love to get certified in the near future. The certificate would further prove my ability to work with Auth0 on paper and it would also help me a lot for expanding my professional network.
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That’s a great approach. Pursuing a certification can definitely enhance your credentials and broaden your professional network Now, let’s switch to something non-work-related. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside the coding realm, I find joy in watching and playing soccer, catching up on the NFL action, and reading up on history and philosophy. It’s a well-rounded mix.
