Harshvardhan Mithapelli

Results-driven Information Security Analyst with ~3 years of experience specializing in Endpoint Security, Data Protection, and Data Lifecycle Management. Proven expertise implementing and operationalizing enterprise-grade DLP solutions (Zscaler DLP) across 16,000+ devices, achieving 98% onboarding within one week. Adept at translating complex security requirements into scalable, practical solutions that protect sensitive data and reduce organizational risk.

Information Protection Analyst at Infinite Computer Solutions – ZS Associates (2024-06 – Present)

• Led end-to-end POC for data discovery and classification (BigID), evaluating vendor solutions in collaboration with Cloud, InfoSec, and Legal leadership; completed POC 6 months ahead of schedule and directly influenced technology acquisition decisions.
• Architected infrastructure with cross-functional teams to enable seamless deployment of new data discovery tools, deploying solutions silently across O365, GCP, and AWS with zero productivity loss for end users.
• Created governance documents for DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) by coordinating with business leaders to ensure regulatory and process compliance.
• Currently driving DSPM capability enablement for ongoing risk reduction and operational maturity.
• Designed and implemented a Power Automate workflow that reduced 4 months of manual work to approximately one week — a 94%+ reduction in effort — by automating repetitive data protection processes and reporting workflows.
• Identified and shortlisted top 4 DLP vendors through detailed evaluation of protection features; secured a fit-for-purpose solution aligned with business needs.
• Managed full migration from legacy DLP solution to new platform via phased rollout, achieving 98% onboarding within one week with minimal downtime.
• Fine-tuned data protection policies by analyzing incident trends and collaborating with business users, reducing DLP false positives by 90% and significantly improving overall efficiency.
• Coordinated with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to implement custom DLP stop-gap measures tailored to specific client security requirements.
• Created compliance documentation to standardize DLP program procedures, supporting audit readiness and regulatory alignment.

Information Security Analyst at Aujas Cyber Security – NSE India (2022-11 – 2023-10)

• Resolved high-priority DLP and Email Security incidents by managing escalations and troubleshooting in real time, improving ticket closure rates and maintaining SLAs.
• Configured policies and generated monthly review reports for Forcepoint DLP.
• Collaborated with vendor support to develop DLP stop-gap strategies tailored to client-specific security requirements.

B.Tech in Cloud Technology & Information Security – Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University, Pune (2022)