Afra Khan

About Afra Khan

Computational researcher and data scientist with a background spanning bioinformatics…

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Analyst

   Medcrypt

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Lead cybersecurity initiatives by providing expertise across critical, complex projects, ensuring compliancewith FDA guidance, MDR, and international standards.• Perform in-depth risk analyses, including risk assessments, scenario analyses, and vulnerabilitymanagement, using industry standards like NIST RMF, TIR 57, and ISO 27001.• Analyze medical device architectures and system designs to identify cybersecurity threats, gaps, andmitigations, delivering client-ready reports and recommendations.• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security processes, independently plan project objectives.• Partner with clients to understand interdependencies, build trust, and deliver creative, innovative solutionsaligning with their objectives.• Aid in marketing cybersecurity services by developing and presenting tailored security strategies toprospective clients.• Provide technical insight in cybersecurity design reviews, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory andindustry best practices.• Demonstrate initiative and ownership in achieving organizational goals, supporting processimprovements, and driving team success.

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Microbiology and Immunology

• Rice University

  Master of Science in Computer Science, AI and Machine Learning