Aakash Goyal
About Aakash Goyal
Aakash Goyal is a Cybersecurity Working Student at Sopra Banking Software in Munich, Germany, with a background in technical consulting and quality assurance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Enterprise and IT Security, and has a strong focus on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Aakash Goyal has been employed at Sopra Banking Software as a Cybersecurity - Working Student since 2021. He is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, he focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Center (SOC) implementation and optimization. His responsibilities include documenting policies, procedures, and playbooks related to SIEM, as well as creating, updating, and managing use cases and alarms for SIEM systems.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and IT
Prior to his current position, Aakash Goyal worked at SoftwareONE from 2017 to 2021. He began as an Associate for one year, then advanced to the role of Technical Consultant for two years. His earlier experience includes a position as an Analyst at PwC India from 2016 to 2017 and a role as a Quality Assurance Tester at Babel - A Keywords Studio from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity and IT.
Education and Expertise
Aakash Goyal holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Dronacharya College of Engineering, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Enterprise and IT Security from the University of Applied Sciences Offenburg, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he studied Business/Corporate Communications at Hong Kong Baptist University in 2021. His academic focus has been on cybersecurity, particularly in SIEM and SOC.
Background
Aakash Goyal's educational journey began at DAV Public School Ashok Vihar, where he studied science from 1998 to 2009. He then attended Kulachi Hansraj Model School in India for Computer Science from 2010 to 2011. His diverse educational background laid the foundation for his career in cybersecurity and IT.
Philosophy and Approach to Challenges
Aakash Goyal adheres to the philosophy that 'Every crisis is an opportunity.' This perspective reflects his adaptable approach to challenges in his professional life. His belief in leveraging crises as opportunities informs his work in cybersecurity, where adaptability is crucial.