Jay Patel
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a dedicated cybersecurity student at DePaul University, I am eager to apply my technical skills and passion for safeguarding digital assets in a dynamic internship role. Aspiring Full Stack Developer with experience in Java, JavaScript, and web development. I demonstrated the ability to apply cybersecurity principles through projects involving virtual networks, blockchain, and data science. My strong technical foundation, combined with practical experience, and a passion for problem-solving, makes me a qualified candidate ready to contribute to your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Amar Pharmacy
Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted pharmacists in accurately processing prescriptions, verifying patient information, and entering prescription details into the pharmacy management system
- Assisted in monitoring medication inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks, and notifying pharmacists of low-stock items to ensure continuous availability of essential medications
- Dispensed an average of 200 prescriptions per day with precision and attention to detail; collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring medication safety
- Area of Expertise: Inventory management, Medication dispensing, Prescription processing
Blockchain Project: Social Media Authentication
08.2023
- Developed a decentralized authentication system using blockchain technology; ensured secure user identity verification for social media platforms
- Implemented authentication for 500 users on the blockchain platform; achieved a 99.9% uptime for the authentication service
Cyber Security of Virtual Networks
01.2023
- Designed and implemented security measures for virtual networks; utilized Python scripts to enhance network monitoring and threat detection
- Successfully secured 10 virtual networks against potential threats: reduced network vulnerabilities by 30% through proactive
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security, Minor in Computer Science
DePaul University
06.2025
Associates in Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
01.2023
Skills
- Technical/Tools/Language/Certification: Training & development, Project management, Technical troubleshooting, End-user support, Daily stand-up, Agile, Scrum, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle cloud, SQL, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations Associate
- Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python
- Conversational: English, Gujarati, Hindi
- Network security
- Threat detection
- Team collaboration
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
References
Provided upon request
Projects
Game Development (Personal Project), Designed and developed a 2D/3D game using Java (or Unity with C# if applicable)., Full-Stack Website Development (Personal Project), Developed a fully functional website using Java (Spring Boot) for backend and React.js for frontend., Implemented user authentication, RESTful APIs, and database management using MySQL/PostgreSQL.
Volunteer Experience
Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer, Arlington Heights, IL, 2021, 2023, Volunteered for over 300 hours for meal packing events; developed strong teamwork and time management skills, Contributed to packaging and distributing 10,000+ meals to combat global hunger, Collaborated with diverse teams to efficiently pack and seal nutritious meals, Assisted in quality control, ensuring that each meal met safety standards; gained insights into global food insecurity and the impact of collective efforts, Engaged with fellow volunteers, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose, Area of Expertise: Team collaboration, Food safety compliance, Global impact, Nutrition and meal packing
Accomplishments
- UPE Honors Member- Top performing students in the class of 2025
- DePaul University Dean's List
- Academic Honors
Languages
English
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Blockchain Project: Social Media Authentication
08.2023
Cyber Security of Virtual Networks
01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Amar Pharmacy
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security, Minor in Computer Science
DePaul University
Associates in Arts -
William Rainey Harper College