Varun Sharma
About Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma is a GSOC Shift Lead at KPMG India with a background in cyber security and computer science. He has experience working at HCL Technologies and Deloitte, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and a Full Stack Web Development Certificate.
Work at KPMG India
Varun Sharma currently holds the position of GSOC Shift Lead at KPMG India. He has been part of the organization since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security operations and incident response, leveraging his extensive background in cybersecurity. His experience in managing security incidents and analyzing logs from various security devices contributes to the effectiveness of the GSOC team.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Before joining KPMG, Varun Sharma worked at Deloitte as a Cyber Security Consultant from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he focused on providing cybersecurity solutions and strategies to clients, enhancing their security posture. His role involved assessing vulnerabilities and implementing security measures to protect sensitive information.
Experience at HCL Technologies
Varun Sharma's career began at HCL Technologies, where he served as a Graduate Engineering Trainee from 2017 to 2019, followed by a role as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he developed a strong foundation in cybersecurity practices and gained hands-on experience with various security tools and technologies.
Education and Expertise
Varun Sharma earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology, D.C.R.U.S.T Murthal, from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a Full Stack Web Development Certificate from Free Code Camp in 2017. His educational background, combined with his practical experience, has equipped him with a solid understanding of networking basics and security device logs, as well as expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Varun Sharma gained valuable experience as a Sales and Marketing Intern at Mera Medicare. This role allowed him to develop skills in marketing strategies and client engagement, which complement his technical expertise in cybersecurity.