Jennifer Patel
About Jennifer Patel
Jennifer Patel is the Chief of Staff for Information Security at Fannie Mae, with over 25 years of experience in IT and security services.
Company
Jennifer Patel is currently the Chief of Staff in Information Security at Fannie Mae. In her role, she focuses on aligning security initiatives with organizational objectives to ensure the resilience and integrity of the company's information assets.
Previous Roles
Before joining Fannie Mae, Jennifer Patel worked at Verizon Enterprise Solutions as Manager of Security Product Management from 2012 to 2016. She was responsible for overseeing the development and management of security products. Prior to that, she held the position of Manager for Product/Project Management at Verizon from 2003 to 2012, where she managed various product and project initiatives over a span of nine years.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Patel holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Science/Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She furthered her education with a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. Patel has over 25 years of experience in the design, development, and integration of complex IT and security services.
Specialization in Technical Program Management
Jennifer Patel specializes in technical program management with a focus on aligning diverse people, processes, and technology in environments with competing priorities. She excels at balancing security risk with business drivers, and translating domain-specific needs into technical actions. Her expertise enables her to effectively lead complex projects and enhance organizational security protocols.