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Dhruv Hemant Ashar

Dhruv Hemant Ashar

Mumbai

Summary

Information Security & IT Audit professional with 9+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, security controls, and compliance support. Strong exposure to ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS frameworks, with hands-on involvement in audit readiness, control implementation, and risk mitigation. Experienced in evaluating IT environments, supporting audits, and ensuring adherence to security policies and global compliance standards.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Infrastructure & Security (Audit & Compliance Focus)

Paygate India Pvt. Ltd.
Thane
01.2021 - Current
  • Supported ISO 27001 & PCI-DSS audits (internal and external)
  • Assisted in audit readiness by ensuring implementation of required security controls
  • Maintained and updated security policies, SOPs, and documentation
  • Monitored Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and security practices
  • Managed user access controls in Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
  • Configured and monitored firewall policies (Sophos Central)
  • Identified risks and supported remediation actions for audit findings
  • Coordinated with auditors and internal stakeholders during assessments
  • Generated reports for management on compliance and security status

Senior Engineer (Security & Compliance Exposure)

Shreeji Infotech Solution
Mumbai
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Managed IT systems with focus on secure configurations and operations
  • Implemented endpoint security and antivirus solutions
  • Installed and secured LAN/WAN networks for clients
  • Configured email systems with basic security practices
  • Maintained system and deployment documentation for audit/reference
  • Supported CCTV installations contributing to physical security controls

Senior Engineer

Advance Infotech System Pvt. Ltd.
Dadar
08.2006 - 08.2011
  • Led IT deployments and ensured standardization across systems
  • Supported infrastructure setup with focus on stability and control
  • Audit & Testing Exposure:
  • Performed application testing and validation before deployment
  • Identified system issues and reported them for resolution
  • Maintained documentation for testing and issue tracking
  • Assisted in ensuring systems met operational and user requirements

Education

HSC -

Mumbai University
01-2013

M.C.S.E -

Mumbai University
01-2009

L.C.H.M -

Mumbai University
01-2008

L.E.A.V.S -

Mumbai University
01-2007

L.E.R.S -

Mumbai University
01-2006

SSC -

Mumbai University
01-2005

CC Course -

Skills

  • IT audit support and compliance
  • ISO 27001 implementation and readiness
  • PCI-DSS compliance and controls
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Security policies and documentation
  • Identity and access management (IAM)
  • Data loss prevention (DLP)
  • Firewall and network security (Sophos)
  • Security incident management
  • Vendor risk management
  • ISO 27001 controls
  • PCI-DSS standards
  • Audit documentation
  • SOP development
  • Network segmentation strategies
  • LAN/WAN management
  • Windows operating systems
  • Windows server administration
  • Active directory management
  • Microsoft 365 access control
  • Attention to detail skills
  • Analytical thinking abilities
  • Security compliance
  • Data protection
  • Network security

Custom Section

ISO 27001 Controls, PCI-DSS Standards, Audit Documentation, SOP Development, Firewall (Sophos Central), DLP, Network Segmentation, LAN/WAN, Windows OS, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 (Access Management)

Additional information

Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Documentation, Compliance Awareness, Swimming, Chess, Photography, Travelling

Timeline

IT Infrastructure & Security (Audit & Compliance Focus)

Paygate India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Senior Engineer (Security & Compliance Exposure)

Shreeji Infotech Solution
09.2011 - 12.2019

Senior Engineer

Advance Infotech System Pvt. Ltd.
08.2006 - 08.2011

HSC -

Mumbai University

M.C.S.E -

Mumbai University

L.C.H.M -

Mumbai University

L.E.A.V.S -

Mumbai University

L.E.R.S -

Mumbai University

SSC -

Mumbai University

CC Course -

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