Akshat Patel

About Akshat Patel

Hello! I\'m Akshat Patel, a Cybersecurity graduate student at NYU with a B.S. in Computer Science from Adelphi University. I am passionate about network security, vulnerability assessment, and security audits. I have a proven track record of applying my skills in real-world settings, as evidenced by my internships at ESMSYS. I am actively seeking internship or job opportunities where I can apply my skills and contribute to the cybersecurity field. Feel free to reach out to me at a••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Analyst

   ESMSYS

   Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Led vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools, achieving a 35% reduction in detected vulnerabilities. • Played a pivotal role in enhancing system security by identifying and mitigating security risks. • Utilized Network configuration and Network monitoring to achieve a 35% reduction in detected vulnerabilities. • Employed VPN setup and management and worked with Cisco, Juniper, or other vendor-specific equipment for security improvement. • Conducted Network monitoring and maintained DNS and DHCP management for seamless operations. • A tailored cybersecurity training program is designed to help develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the company\'s cybersecurity efforts.

Education

• New York University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2021 — 2023

• Adelphi University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2016 — 2020