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Technology Evolution is the only Constant According
to Mukul Gupta

Mukul embarked on his career as a Combining strict security Top 3 technologies in 2021
trainee in quality with Autolite measures with work flexibility– Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
(India) Ltd., after completing B.E. i.e., work from home, internet Machine Learning (ML), Robotic
(Electrical) from Rajasthan access, etc. Process Automation (RPA), and
University in 2004. During his four Edge Computing are going to play
and half year stint at the company, Best IT Deployment a key role in all industries, including
he grew from a senior engineer, In the journey of 7 years with ATCS, cybersecurity.
q u a l i t y & m a n a g e m e n t a project closest to my heart was
representative. He later joined the setting up a new facility for ATCS at IT deployment done with
Bureau Veritas as Lead Auditor, Mahindra SEZ in Jaipur. The project Sophos
w h e r e h i s t e a m h e l p e d involved exploring the latest in We were facing and looking for
organizations from various industry IT infrastructure, meeting some solution for our endpoint
industries to meet ISO standards. industry experts & evaluating security to reduce Ransomware
options. Kick-starting the facility and malware risk. We evaluated
Achievements & Contributions w i t h m i n i m a l o p e r a t i o n a l
in the IT sector challenges was an overwhelming different products and services.
After thoughtful discussions, we
At HCL, where I spent nearly 2.5 sense of achievement. have selected Sophos endpoint
years, I was responsible for the Key Learnings solution and implemented this at
operations that ensured CMMI ML5 our ATCS India office endpoint
sustenance and ISO 9001 standard The timely or early adoption of machines and were satisfied with
for the organization. I was also the latest products or tools in the t h e p r o d u c t p e r f o r m a n c e ,
responsible for the training of industry is always a blessing. functionality, and service of
employees in quality tools and Sophos.
methodologies. I have been a part Technology evolution is the only
of ATCS for almost seven years and constant.
have grown from Senior Manager, Learning should be our constant
Chief Information Security Officer endeavor.
to Privacy Leader.
Multiple trials, checks, and tests
Key Challenges Faced on new technology may be

Changing the mindset of people, grueling but necessary to
spreading awareness, and enhance security infrastructure
establishing security within the and reduce operational costs.
organization.

E v o l v i n g t h e s e c u r i t y
infrastructure to keep abreast
w i t h t h e l a t e s t s e c u r i t y
challenges that the IT industry
faces.
Mukul Gupta

Operation, Information
Security & Quality Head
June 2021
at ATCS