Pavan Kumar

Data Protection and Cloud Security Professional with 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions across Microsoft ecosystems. Specialized in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, Insider Risk, Identity & Access Management, and Compliance Governance. Proven expertise in deploying security controls, managing privacy incidents, and enabling Zero Trust strategies across global environments.

Experienced in working with cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, Compliance, and IT Operations to strengthen data security posture and regulatory readiness.

Senior Cloud Engineer at LTIMINDTREE (2024-02 – 2025-06)

• Implemented Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and endpoint environments.
• Designed and deployed data classification and sensitivity labeling frameworks to protect sensitive enterprise data.
• Supported insider risk investigations and DLP incident triage processes to detect data exfiltration and policy violations.
• Collaborated with compliance, legal, and risk teams to align security controls with GDPR and ISO 27001 requirements.
• Administered Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and enhanced enterprise security posture monitoring.
• Reduced compliance gaps by 30% through governance and data protection initiatives.
• Enabled enterprise-wide data visibility and protection using Purview.
• Achieved ISO 27001 audit clearance with zero major findings.

Systems Engineer II at SMART IMS PVT LDT (2023-02 – 2024-12)

• Implemented identity governance using Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management.
• Automated access reviews and compliance reporting using PowerShell scripts.
• Supported Zero Trust security model implementation across enterprise applications.
• Strengthened authentication and authorization frameworks for enterprise workforce.
• Improved identity governance posture by 25%.
• Reduced unauthorized access attempts by 40%.

Senior Associate at GENPACT INDIA PVT LTD (2022-02 – 2023-02)

• Monitored SIEM alerts and security incidents across enterprise infrastructure.
• Supported incident response and security investigations including endpoint threats.
• Configured Microsoft Defender and Intune policies for hybrid workforce environments.
• Assisted with vulnerability management and security operations improvements.
• Reduced incident response time by 35%.
• Improved endpoint security coverage across enterprise systems.

Technical Associate at WHACKED OUT MEDIA (2020-03 – 2022-01)

• Supported DLP alert monitoring and compliance reporting activities.
• Assisted in IAM policy administration and security audits.
• Managed user access requests and security policy enforcement.
• Supported SOX compliance readiness initiatives.

Bachelor of Technologies in ECE – Ellenki College of Engineering and Technologies (2014-09)