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Raj Patil

Technical program Management | Cybersecurity professional

Profile

I’m a technical program management professional with a background in cybersecurity and workflow automation, currently pursuing my master's in information technology at ASU. I have experience coordinating programs, improving operational workflows, and contributing to automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability. Alongside my program management experience, I bring hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity, including SIEM tools, threat analysis, and secure system design from my internship at IBM. I’m particularly interested in technical program manager roles where I can bridge business operations and technical teams, especially in security-focused environments.

Experience

1

Assistant Program Manager

Feb 2026 - May 2026

W.P. Carey of Business school

  • - AI-Driven Innovation: Spearheading the end-to-end lifecycle of a closed-loop AI outreach engine, automating prospecting cycles through integrated intelligence & decisioning modules.
  • - Program Planning & Execution: Driving execution of a scalable, AI-powered system, managing critical path dependencies, and aligning technical delivery with institutional strategic goals.
  • - Automated Metrics & Reporting: Designing automated tracking systems for program activities, leveraging AI to "grok" complex data into clear status reports and executive dashboards.
2

Workforce Development Assistant

May 2025 - Jan 2026

AZNEXT

  • - Architected scalable hands-on labs that simulate complex SOC operations, integrating packet analysis and data protection into automated training environments.
  • - Mentored 50+ participants on cyber risk management and IAM frameworks, translating theoretical compliance into practical security logic.
  • - Guided the development of security automation in Python and C/C++, introducing generative AI applications for predictive threat detection and response.
3

Cybersecurity Intern

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

IBM

  • - Developed Python-based automation for real-time endpoint monitoring, utilizing logic-driven scripting to reduce incident response latency by 20%.
  • - Conducted deep-dive investigations using Autopsy and Wireshark to identify root-cause anomalies and engineer proactive defense signatures.
  • - Architected a passwordless authentication system using FIDO2/WebAuthn to mitigate identity-based threats through advanced cryptographic protocols.

Projects

AI Password Strength Checker

Built a real-time password validation tool (JavaScript) with entropy rules, encryption standards, and complexity checks.

AI Email Phishing Detector

Built a machine learning-based cybersecurity application to detect phishing emails with high accuracy.