Manikandadevan Manokaran Senior Data Security Consultant

Manikandadevan is a customer-obsessed consultant with 16+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies. He specializes in cloud migration, security, and compliance. Manikandadevan has a strong passion for helping organizations modernize their data environments with intelligent AI solutions.

His expertise spans Microsoft Purview’s AI capabilities — including DLP, Endpoint DLP, Insider Risk Management, Information Protection, Communication Compliance, Information Barriers, and DSPM for AI — along with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, Azure security, and cross-tenant identity solutions. He focuses on enabling organizations to leverage Purview AI to enhance security, compliance, and data protection.

Manikandadevan is a Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect and Enterprise Administrator with deep expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions for large enterprises. With a career spanning multiple industries, Manikandadevan has led the development of end-to-end security and compliance architectures that align with both regulatory and business objectives.

A Microsoft Certified Expert, Manikandadevan has spearheaded the front-end design and integration of Microsoft Purview and Defender solutions into complex enterprise environments. His leadership in cross-tenant identity and access management has enabled secure collaboration across global organizations.

Manikandadevan is also recognized for architecting AI data governance frameworks and delivering cloud migration strategies that prioritize security, performance, and operational efficiency. As a dedicated mentor, he actively guides teams on best practices for secure cloud adoption and data protection in hybrid environments.