Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
I am an Enterprise Identity & Security Architect with 15+ years of experience designing, securing, and modernizing Microsoft 365 environments for global organizations. My core expertise lies in Microsoft Entra ID architecture, Hybrid Identity (Entra ID Connect), Conditional Access strategy, Zero Trust access models, Intune device governance, and Exchange Online security design. I specialize in: • Identity Lifecycle Governance (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) • RBAC & Privileged Access Strategy • MFA & Passwordless Authentication • Conditional Access Architecture • Intune Compliance & Endpoint Security • Exchange Online Mail Flow & DNS Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) • Automation using PowerShell & Microsoft Graph API I have led service transitions, implemented enterprise governance frameworks, and optimized identity operations to reduce risk and improve security posture. Currently exploring senior IAM / M365 Architect opportunities where I can design scalable, secure identity and endpoint architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
Architecting Microsoft Intune environment including MDM, application protection policies, and device compliance strategy. Designing and implementing Conditional Access policies aligned with Zero Trust principles. Managing Exchange Online architecture, mail flow governance, and security configurations. Implementing Microsoft Purview compliance policies including retention, DLP, and data governance controls. Integrating device compliance with identity-based access controls for secure endpoint-driven authentication. Providing architectural guidance for M365 security posture improvements and access governance decisions.
Served as IAM Subject Matter Expert for ExxonMobil global identity environment. Contributed to service transition and operational stabilization of enterprise Identity & Access Management processes. Designed and governed Joiner–Mover–Leaver lifecycle workflows across Active Directory and enterprise applications. Implemented Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Account Management frameworks to enforce least-privilege access. Performed access risk analysis, mitigation planning, and periodic access reviews aligned with security compliance requirements. Led identity provisioning, deprovisioning, and data access governance across global user base. Provided technical oversight for Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD, Microsoft Identity Manager, Intune, RSA authentication, and Exchange environments.
• Worked as “System Administrator-Level 2” for Adobe Employees. • The job was to handle escalations that were raised by Level 1 support team. • Being system administrator needed to configure machines for employees based on their job requirements. • Gained knowledge about “Endpoint Encryption Technology” and later on worked on “Active Directory” to manage user profiles and basic operations
• Worked as “System Administrator” for “AON Hewitt” project. Job was to assist AON Hewitt employees with software and access related issues. • The work involved, machine configuration for new employees based on their software requirements. Installation/Un-installation of software and managing user profile. Being “System Administrator”, had to deal with account security. • Being a B-2-B project, meeting the SLAs and providing agreed service level to the client was a necessity. • Learnt the value of on-time project and service delivery. Handled multiple projects related to employee on-boarding and operating system migration.