Years of professional experience
YASH PATEL
Senior Security Engineer
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated security software engineer boasting 8+ years of expertise in InfoSec research and development. I am passionate about security engineering and data analysis, with a profound understanding of programming, database design, and networking. Continuously seeking out superior opportunities in software design and development to fortify enterprise security.
Overview
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Work History
Security Software Engineer
Microsoft
, Washington
09.2018 - Current
- As a Service Engineer with System Engineering and Infrastructure reliability domain knowledge, I specialize in maintaining the software quality, reliability, availability, and performance of enterprise-level security services with 150,000+ global customers. My expertise includes incident response, customer support engineering, robust systems monitoring and alerting, release engineering, business continuity/disaster recovery planning, automation, architecture and design, performance testing and optimization, and ensuring data reliability, consistency, and durability.
- As a Senior Software Engineer since March 2024, I’ve driven software engineering, security, and operational excellence across two high-impact teams. At Microsoft Security, I led initiatives to automate pre-patch validation, enhance Azure DevOps pipelines, and strengthen Azure tenant security through JIT access, SFI remediation, and legacy authentication retirement. I also spearheaded the HRE Status Framework, mentored junior engineers, and built telemetry and alerting platforms to boost observability and resilience.
- Architecting & Leading robust, reliable monitoring & alerting solution by implementing internal tools & technologies to support Microsoft Enterprise High-Risk-Environment. Transitioning to the SAVI team in January 2025, I continued to elevate engineering standards by
streamlining onboarding, remediating security issues, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. I collaborated on AI product integrations (Southpaw and Pasco), addressed container vulnerabilities, and simplified Helm configurations. My leadership in threat modeling, failure mode analysis, and implementation of TLS, metrics, tracing, and high availability features significantly
improved service reliability and performance. I also contributed to PPE readiness through audit logging, graceful shutdowns, and OARS tracing, reinforcing system stability and security.
Information Security Engineer
FDM Group INC
New York
09.2017 - 08.2018
- As an IT security consultant at a financial hedge fund firm, I played a pivotal role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and data integrity through a multifaceted approach.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including cloud compute, network, and data specialists, as well as software developers, I spearheaded the development and deployment of robust security solutions for authentication and authorization.
- My responsibilities encompassed investigating and troubleshooting security incidents, conducting penetration testing, and employing machine learning techniques to detect threats in real-time datasets.
- Furthermore, I demonstrated proficiency in debugging, reverse engineering, and analyzing suspicious files, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity methodologies and tools.
Information Security Intern
Indusface Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
01.2015 - 12.2015
- During my one-year internship at a web application security and firewall company, I conducted security audits and analysis on vulnerable applications, researched and developed core rules for OWASP vulnerabilities, and deployed WAF architecture using Apache mod security.
- I also crafted Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE Regex) and developed automated web tools for identifying Zero-day patched reports and creating custom rules using templates for DoS prevention, information obfuscation, leakage prevention, and IP reputation & Injection attack.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Assurance & Cyber Security
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Computer Science
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY 01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Charotar University of Science & Technology
08.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
- System Design & Software Development
- C#/Java, Python
- Micro-Service Technologies: Docker/Kubernetes/Service Fabric
- Sys Internal tools for Debugging & Diagnostic
- Data Engineering, Visualization & Analytics
- SQL/KQL/Cosmos
- ELK
- Azure Monitor
- Azure Data Factory
- Security Research & Analysis
- WAF/IDS/IPS
- Public Speaking, Mentorship & Showcase
- Azure Solution Architecture & Automation
- Incident Response & Site Recovery
- Secure Code Analysis & Optimization
Certification
- CompTIA Security +
- ITIL Foundation: IT Service Management
- MTA: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- MTA: Microsoft Security Fundamentals
- MTA: Microsoft Networking Fundamentals
- MTA: Microsoft Database Fundamentals
- Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer, SE 6
- Elasticsearch Engineer II
Activities
- Advisory board member at Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, India.
- Research reviewer board member at International Journal of Creative Research Thought.
- Security Architect & Tech Advisor at CyberNGO.ORG.
- Security Trainer on 'Cyber Security for Kids' program at Mentors Without Borders.
- Conduct guest lectures, as well as security workshops at multiple schools/universities nationwide.
- Acquired a variety of professional certifications & licenses in the last few years.
Awards
- Global Recognition award, 2025, For contribution towards Cyber Security awareness
- DSRE Excellence Award, 2023
- DSRE Excellence Award, 2021
- DSRE Rockstar Award, 2020
- DSRE Rockstar Award, 2019
- DSRE Rockstar Award, 2021
- DSRE Rockstar Award, 2022
- Computer Science Graduate Faculty Award, 2017, Research & Publication Grant
- CISO50 Innovation & Excellence Award, 2020, Secure Admin Workstation - Microsoft Security
- CISO50 Innovation & Excellence Award, 2019, High-Risk-Environment - Microsoft Security
Publications
- Assawakomenkool, N., Patel, Y., Voris, J., Network Aware Defenses for Intrusion Recognition and Response (NADIR), Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018, 2019
- Patel, Y., Digital age influence on IT risk management: Modern implications & consideration, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 11, 8, 475-483, 2024
- Patel, Y., Enhancing device management experience through information technology: Implementing a multi-step device lifecycle process, International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research, 9, 8, 241-247, 2024
- Patel, Y., Minimize security risk in managing production environment, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12, 8, f783-f788, 2024
- Patel, Y., Security & compliance in managing production environment: Challenges with outsourcing IT, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12, 8, a581-a586, 2024
- Patel, Y., Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Evolving Threats, International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, 72, 11, 23-30, 2024
- Patel, Y., IT GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS & IMPLEMENTATIONS UNDER PANDEMIC, International Journal of Management IT and Engineering, 14, 33-39, 2024
- Patel, Y., Zero-trust implementation for secure & reliable container architecture, Computer Science & IT Research Journal, 6, 4, 288-296, 2025
- Patel, Y., Security Threats and Risk Mitigation in Home Automation: A Qualitative Review of Challenges and Public Safety Considerations, Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10, 55s, 567-572, 2025
Timeline
Ph.D. - Information Assurance & Cyber Security
Capella University
01.2019 - Current
Security Software Engineer
Microsoft
09.2018 - Current
Information Security Engineer
FDM Group INC
09.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Computer Science
New York Institute of Technology
01.2016 - 05.2017
Information Security Intern
Indusface Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Charotar University of Science & Technology
08.2011 - 12.2015
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