Akshay Narkhede
About Akshay Narkhede
Akshay Narkhede is a Cyber Deployment Engineer with a Master's degree in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has extensive experience in network engineering and cyber defense, having worked at Stancecode Technologies and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Work at Gradient Cyber
Akshay Narkhede serves as a Cyber Deployment Engineer at Gradient Cyber since 2023. In this role, he designs, installs, and configures cyber defense systems utilizing technologies such as AWS, Linux, and EC2. His responsibilities include conducting audits, log analysis, and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance and adherence to security best practices.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Narkhede completed his Master's degree in Information Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2022 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which he obtained from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technology and engineering principles.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Akshay worked at Stancecode Technologies in various roles, including Network Engineer and Senior Network Engineer, from 2018 to 2021. He also gained experience as an Information Technology Specialist and Graduate Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022. His early career included an internship as a Network Engineer at Stancecode Technologies.
Certifications and Skills
Akshay Narkhede has completed several certifications, including Leading People and Teams, Supply Chain Management, and Tableau. His technical skills encompass designing and configuring cyber defense systems, as well as conducting vulnerability assessments and log analysis to enhance security measures.
Teaching and Support Roles
In addition to his technical roles, Akshay served as a Teaching Assistant at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology from 2016 to 2018. He supported educational initiatives and assisted students in their learning processes. His experience as a Graduate Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte involved supporting IT infrastructure and services for both students and faculty.