Cybersecurity Student

Shail Patel

Cybersecurity major at Temple University with a habit of opening things up, experimenting, and turning random ideas into projects.

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I'm a Cybersecurity student at Temple University (May 2027) who likes learning by doing — whether that means working in enterprise IT, messing with components, building software, or turning late-night ideas into real projects.

Education

B.S. Cybersecurity
Temple University
Expected May 2027

Based in

Fairless Hills, PA
Open to remote & hybrid roles

Focus

Identity & Access Management
+ full-stack development

Coding Languages

C C# C++ FastAPI HTML / CSS Java JavaScript JSON Python React REST APIs SQL

Softwares

Active Directory AppScan Autopsy AWS Docker Exchange ExifTool GitHub IAM Oracle PowerShell ServiceNow SSMS Wireshark

Operating Systems

Kali Linux macOS Windows
01

Flight Planner

OwlHacks Hackathon, Temple University — Sept 2025

A travel-planning app built with Python, FastAPI, and REST APIs that generates personalized itineraries from departure location, destination, and travel dates — aggregating events and attractions through external APIs with real-time, conflict-aware filtering.

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • REST APIs
  • JSON
02

Chess Game

Personal Project — Sept 2023

A two-player chess application built with Python and Pygame implementing full chess rules — piece movement, captures, turn validation, and check/checkmate detection — through a modular, object-oriented design.

  • Python
  • Pygame
  • OOP
Jan 2024 — Jun 2026

IT — Access Management Intern

TMNA Services, Bala Cynwyd, PA

  • Leveraged PowerShell scripting and administrative queries to troubleshoot systems, automate remediation tasks, validate configurations, and support deployment of enhanced security controls
  • Supported enterprise-wide recovery operations during a large-scale system outage, assisting hundreds of employees with workstation restoration, account recovery, and secure system reconfiguration
  • Managed user lifecycle operations including account provisioning, modifications, mergers, restorations, and deactivations across Active Directory and enterprise access management platforms
  • Utilized SQL queries and identity management tools to investigate account issues, validate user permissions, and support access governance processes
  • Provided Tier 2 technical support for authentication, authorization, and account access issues across multiple business units
  • Collaborated with infrastructure, security, and application teams to coordinate onboarding, offboarding, transfers, and access restoration requests while maintaining compliance with security policies
  • Analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly system-generated reports using Excel to identify discrepancies, validate account activity, and support operational audits
Jun 2022 — Present

Cashier

Dunkin, Levittown, PA

  • Delivered customer service in a fast paced, high volume environment while balancing full time academic coursework and a concurrent IT internship
  • Managed cash register operations and payment processing, ensuring accurate cash handling and compliance with franchise policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient store operations during peak business hours and consistently meet customer service expectations
  • Assisted customers with product recommendations, promotions, and loyalty program enrollment to enhance customer engagement and overall customer satisfaction
Aug 2016 — Jul 2018

Lead, Verizon Innovative Learning Program

Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School, Bristol, PA

Led community involvement initiatives introducing students to technology and digital literacy.

Let's work on
something together.

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