Harsha Vardhan Jonnalagadda

Harsha Vardhan Jonnalagadda is an accomplished Information Technology and Information Security Specialist with extensive experience in building enterprise-level IT infrastructure and services. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer and Data Privacy Officer at Birlasoft since March 2025, Harsha previously held the role of Executive Director at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and Director at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. Additionally, Harsha served as Principal Director of Information Technology at the Directorate of Information Technology for the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy), overseeing technology and security initiatives across naval networks in India. Harsha began a career in leadership by heading the Fleet Maintenance Unit, delivering critical maintenance support for naval ships. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Automation and Computer Vision from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and a Master of Management Studies in Strategic and Financial Management from Osmania University.