Parijat Sharma

Background

About Parijat Sharma

With over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, I currently serve as a Cloud Security Architect at Morgan Stanley, where I play a key role in fortifying the organization's cloud environments against modern cyber threats. My work involves close collaboration with business units, technology partners, and third-party vendors to design and integrate advanced network and cloud security measures into our cloud operating environment.My expertise spans leading cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Private Hybrid Cloud. I am proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Kubernetes Service K8s. I manage responsibilities across multiple disciplines, such as cloud architecture and design, network security, application security, and security engineering.In addition to my technical capabilities, I excel in communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. These skills enable me to effectively integrate security controls across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment and consistency in our security posture. I am also adept at vulnerability management, system performance optimization, and security operations, ensuring our systems remain resilient and efficient.Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered multi-cloud, private, and hybrid cloud solutions with comprehensive disaster recovery and DevOps implementations. My work has spanned various industries, including Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Pharma, Transportation, Securities where I have consistently delivered secure and scalable solutions that meet industry-specific needs and regulatory requirements.My experience is complemented by a deep understanding of application security, network security, and security controls. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of security, performance, and reliability in all projects I undertake, and I am dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of modern cloud environments.