Shashidhar Joliholi

Experienced IT professional with 11+ years in Identity and Access Management (IAM), specializing in Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Active Directory, EMS suite, M365 and cloud security. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale IAM solutions, automating processes with PowerShell, and leading migrations from legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions.

IAM Specialist - Kindred Individuals Pvt Ltd (FDJ United)

(2024-09)

• Successfully migrated JLM workflows, roles and access reviews from SailPoint to Entra ID Governance
• Reduced onboarding time by 40% by automating identity lifecycle workflows, accelerating new hire productivity.
• Enabled access reviews for 100+ cloud resources, resulting in a 30% reduction in unnecessary access and improved compliance.
• Automated bulk creation of 200+ access packages using PowerShell, saving 20+ hours per month in manual effort.
• Collaborated with 10+ business units to align IAM processes with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Built Azure Automation Workflows for JLM processes
• Integrated Workday with Active directory through Azure provisioning services for JLM processes.

Senior Specialist – Cloud & Infra Management (Manager) - LTIMindtree Ltd

(2019-06 - 2024-09)

• Managed MIM infrastructure for 90,000+ users, supporting lifecycle and group management with 99.99% uptime.
• Implemented Azure AD and AAD Connect for 50,000+ hybrid users, enabling seamless SSO and MFA, Passwordless Authentication & phishing‑resistant MFA adoptions.
• Developed 50+ PowerShell scripts for user migrations and audits, reducing manual workload by 60%.
• Onboarded and managed 1,000+ endpoints with Defender and Azure Monitor Agent, improving threat detection by 25%.
• Resolved 95% of identity-related incidents within SLA, earning recognition for rapid troubleshooting.
• Managed and mentored a team of junior professionals, fostering skill development and ensuring successful delivery of projects.

Senior System Analyst - Sonata Software Ltd

(2014-10 - 2019-06)

• Deployed EMS E5 suite and MIM 2016 for 10+ enterprise clients, enhancing security and compliance posture for multiple clients.
• Supported and led Office 365 migrations for 5,000+ users, ensuring zero data loss and 98% user satisfaction for multiple clients.
• Automated 30+ routine admin tasks with PowerShell, reducing repetitive work by 50% for multiple clients.

B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) (2013)

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Rural Polytechnic College, Hausabhavi (2008)

SSLC - Sri Siddaroda Swami High School (2003)