Richa P.
About Richa P.
Richa P. is a Cyber Security Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she manages cybersecurity documentation and approval processes. She is pursuing a Master's degree in Cyber Security Engineering and has extensive experience in various engineering and entrepreneurial roles.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Currently, Richa P. serves as a Cyber Security Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she performs the duties of the Information Systems Security Owner (ISSO), which includes creating and managing comprehensive cybersecurity document packages. Richa is responsible for handling the approval processes for both unclassified and classified accounts. She actively participates in the development of computing environment and security management procedures for clients, and she manages projects that involve a wide range of scopes and settings, focusing on researching solutions related to cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Richa P. is pursuing a Master's degree in Cyber Security Engineering and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University, which she began in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, and Leadership Studies, all achieved in 2020. Richa has expertise in using various cybersecurity tools and frameworks, including Nessus, Tenable, Splunk, and NIST 800-53. Her educational background and hands-on experience in cybersecurity and engineering provide a solid foundation for her professional work.
Background in Entrepreneurship
Richa has a background in entrepreneurship, having co-founded multiple organizations. She was a co-founder of Earthcheck from 2020 to 2021 and of Anonymous Labs Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she studied at Y Combinator, where she focused on Entrepreneurship and completed the Startup School Online program. This experience reflects her commitment to innovation and her ability to navigate the startup landscape.
Previous Work Experience
Richa P. has held various positions prior to her current role. She worked as an Electrical Product Engineer and Engineering Project Manager at Honeywell from 2021 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Web Developer intern at Iowa Able Foundation in 2018 and as a Software Engineer intern at Nationwide and CUNA Mutual Group in 2019 and 2020, respectively. These roles contributed to her technical skills and understanding of engineering and cybersecurity.
Current Ventures
In addition to her role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Richa is a co-founder of Application Fitness, which she has been involved with since 2022. This venture indicates her ongoing engagement in the entrepreneurial space while balancing her responsibilities in cybersecurity and engineering.