Mahshid Mehrayin
About Mahshid Mehrayin
Mahshid Mehrayin is a Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in various roles, including interpreting for the US Navy and software engineering. She aims to contribute to innovative software technologies and has a strong interest in the Biotechnology and HealthTech sectors.
Current Role at Confidential
Mahshid Mehrayin has been working as a Cyber Security Engineer at Confidential since 2018. In this role, she applies her expertise in cyber security to protect sensitive information and systems. Her work focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance software technology. She has accumulated six years of experience in this position, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience at US Navy
Mahshid Mehrayin has a significant tenure with the US Navy, where she has held multiple roles. She served as a Naval Medical Education Trainee at the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for six months in 2014-2015. Since 2015, she has worked as a Persian-Farsi & Persian-Afghan (Dari) Interpreter, providing language support in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she has been a Department Manager since 2014, overseeing operations and contributing to the management of departmental functions.
Educational Background
Mahshid Mehrayin holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Software Engineering from Santa Clara University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Imam Khomeini International University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in cyber security and software development.
Previous Roles in Technology and Education
Prior to her current roles, Mahshid Mehrayin gained diverse experience in technology and education. She worked as a Front-End (UI) Software Engineer at the Ministry of Education in Iran from 2006 to 2009. In the United States, she served as an IT Assistant for the Town of Los Gatos and as a Math Tutor at San Jose City College. She also briefly worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at Facebook and as an Accredited Configuration Engineer at Palo Alto Networks.
Interests and Additional Roles
Mahshid Mehrayin has expressed a strong interest in entrepreneurial opportunities within the Biotechnology, HealthTech, Digital Health, and TeleHealth sectors. She also serves as a Meditation & Mindfulness Mentor for veterans, focusing on integrating mental wellness practices into their daily routines. This role reflects her commitment to supporting the mental health of those who have served.