Neel Patel
About Neel Patel
Neel Patel is an experienced Application Security Engineer VP currently working at City National Bank. He has a strong background in DevSecOps and web application security, with previous roles at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and BNY Mellon.
Work at City National Bank
Neel Patel currently serves as the Application Security Engineer VP at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid environment based in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the bank's application security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to his current role, Neel Patel worked at Morgan Stanley as an Application Security Associate from 2018 to 2022. During his four years in this position, based in New York, he contributed to the organization's security initiatives and helped mitigate application vulnerabilities.
Background in Application Security
Neel Patel has a strong background in application security, having worked in various roles that emphasize security testing and vulnerability management. He served as an Application Security Engineer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for four months in 2023, focusing on security measures in a remote capacity.
Education and Expertise
Neel Patel studied Computer Science and Mathematics at Atlantic Cape Community College, where he earned an Associate Degree. He furthered his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Science. His expertise includes administering scan report processes, defining security test plans, and a strong focus on DevSecOps and web application security.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Neel Patel has developed skills in resolving business-critical security flaws and enhancing organizational information security posture. His experience includes roles at BNY Mellon as an Information Security Analyst and at iCIMS as a Security Test Engineer. He has also worked with the United States Department of Defense as a Junior Software Developer.