Dhruv Sharma
About Dhruv Sharma
Dhruv Sharma is a Lead Engineer at Nationwide Building Society in the United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2021. With over 10 years of experience in IT security and networking, he has held various roles in companies across India and the UK, demonstrating expertise in cyber-attack mitigation and security management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Dhruv Sharma has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Lead Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives over a span of three years. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Network Design Engineer at the same organization for nine months, where he focused on network design and implementation.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Dhruv Sharma held several positions in various companies. He worked at eClerx as a Senior Analyst for one year in Mumbai, India. He also spent time at Orange Business Services as a Secure Gateway Administrator and at BT in multiple roles, including Security Architect and Solutions Designer. His experience at Dell as a Network Design Advisor and CSS Corp as a Network Engineer further solidified his expertise in networking and security.
Education and Expertise
Dhruv Sharma earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree from UP Technical University, where he studied Electronics, Electrical, Power Electronics, and Telecommunications from 2003 to 2007. He possesses over 10 years of experience in Software Networking, IT Consultancy, IT Security Management, and Client Management, demonstrating a strong foundation in these fields.
Technical Skills and Capabilities
Dhruv Sharma has a proven track record in defining strategies to mitigate cyber-attacks and is experienced in conducting penetration testing using various methodologies, including Black Box, White Box, and Grey Box. He is proficient in configuring and deploying security devices and technologies, with hands-on experience in security products such as Juniper, Cisco FTD/ASA, Checkpoint firewalls, and F5 technologies. His skills also extend to defining threat models and risk management frameworks.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Dhruv Sharma has demonstrated a strong capability in managing operations related to system design, support, administration, and execution of network projects. His expertise in client business analysis has contributed to improving overall IT capabilities within the organizations he has worked for, showcasing his impact in the field of IT security and networking.