Ankita Patidar is a Technology Lead at AyanWorks, specializing in Self-Sovereign Identity and Verifiable Credentials. She is a core contributor to CREDEBL, a Digital Public Good, and to other LFDT projects. She is actively involved in shaping open identity standards globally through her work. Ankita has spoken at Identity Week, IIWs, and LFDT events, advocating for privacy-first, decentralized identity solutions that empower individuals and promote digital trust.