Ahrash Aleshi
About Ahrash Aleshi
Ahrash Aleshi is an Attack & Penetration Manager at Protiviti and the CEO of Esseum Technology, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and a background in both Cyber Security Engineering and Aviation Business.
Professional Title and Current Role
Ahrash Aleshi holds the position of Attack & Penetration Manager at Protiviti. Serving in this role since 2022, he operates out of Chicago, Illinois, United States. In addition, Aleshi is the Chief Executive Officer at Esseum Technology, a position he has held since 2018 in the Metaverse.
Work Experience in Cybersecurity
Ahrash Aleshi has a comprehensive background in cybersecurity. He previously held the role of Senior Attack & Penetration Testing Consultant at Protiviti from 2021 to 2022. Before that, Aleshi worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Aon for three years between 2018 and 2021. His early career includes a Cyber Security Internship at MUFG in 2017 and an Estimate & Acquisitions Internship at United Launch Alliance (ULA) in 2015.
Educational Background and Degrees
Ahrash Aleshi completed his Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University between 2016 and 2018. He also earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from the same institution: one in Aviation Business and another in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Global Business, each from 2012 to 2016.
Publications and Authorship
Ahrash Aleshi is an author and researcher within the field of cybersecurity and blockchain technology. He published a thesis focused on developing a new blockchain technology to address transparency in Aviation Maintenance Records. Additionally, he authored a bestseller titled 'The Blockchain Handbook,' which is available exclusively on Kindle.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Ahrash Aleshi has developed a portfolio of applications in both Python and Java. His skill set includes incident response and conducting forensic investigations in enterprise environments. He is recognized for his ability to analyze a wide range of computer, network, and security logs to identify and mitigate malicious activities. Currently, Aleshi is pursuing the Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) certification.