Professional Summary
Senior Microsoft 365 Security and Data Governance (Purview) Architect with extensive experience in protecting sensitive data and ensuring governance across complex environments. Demonstrated success leading Data Loss Prevention initiatives and deploying comprehensive security and governance solutions within Microsoft 365. Known for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and safeguard critical information. Passionate about leveraging data analytics to continually improve security measures and committed to staying adaptive in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Education
Master of Technology
BITS Pilani
Bachelor of Technology
PES University
Professional Experience
Sr. M365 Security Architect
Schneider Electric
January 2025 – Present
Data Loss Prevention, Data Lifecycle Management and Data Governance using MGDC and MS Purview
- Lead M365 security architect focusing on DLP strategies and security analytics, successfully reducing sensitive data sharing by 27% through effective policy implementation and monitoring
- Collaborated with Microsoft to develop an Azure-based ETL solution with integrated dashboards, overcoming native platform limitations to deliver a comprehensive data processing tool, leading to ~4,200 man-hours saved annually
- Worked on Retention Labels & Policies, monitoring and improving data compliance strategies, following key guidelines like GDPR
- Automated email notifications to data owners upon data deletion triggered by retention labels and policies using PowerShell and Power Automate, improving end user experience by 100%
- Worked on Microsoft Graph Data Connect to build pipelines for integrating Microsoft 365 data, leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics for large-scale processing and advanced analytics. Helped reduce data exposure by 86% and data hygiene by 48%
- Built interactive Power BI dashboards, used by 45+ departments, that improved data visibility and stakeholder engagement, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing operational insights
M365 Security Architect
Schneider Electric
September 2022 – December 2024
Data Classification and Security Email Gateway Migration
- Implemented and executed comprehensive security measures in Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), and Mimecast including anti-spam, anti-malware, and anti-phishing policies, to safeguard email traffic and prevent threats
- Deployed various security protocols and enhanced email gateway protection, reducing threats by 40%
- Led the deployment of a data classification project applying security labels across 200,000 sites and 150,000 mailboxes; developed KQL scripts for reporting and dashboards, and streamlined processes using Azure Data Factory with managed identities, boosting Confidential label adoption from below 1% to 12%
Technical Skills
🔒 Security & Governance
☁️ Cloud & Data
⚙️ Automation & Development
🛠️ Microsoft Technologies
Licenses & Certifications
Microsoft Applied Skills: Create and manage automated processes by using Power Automate
Microsoft
Issued Oct 2025
Credential ID: 9D4268806E058F36
Microsoft Applied Skills: Implement retention, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance in Microsoft Purview
Microsoft
Issued Oct 2025
Credential ID: 6008D6825B8EED9F
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Assamese
Advanced