Ronak Shah
About Ronak Shah
Ronak Shah is a Senior Director of Platform Security Engineering at Shift5, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in electrical engineering and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Apkudo.
Current Role at Shift5
Ronak Shah serves as the Senior Director of Platform Security Engineering at Shift5, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security engineering efforts related to platform development. His work focuses on enhancing the security posture of the company's technology solutions. Shift5 is based in Arlington, Virginia, where Shah contributes to the organization's mission of securing critical systems.
Previous Experience at Shift5
Before his current role, Ronak Shah worked at Shift5 as a Senior Reverse Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During this year, he applied his expertise in reverse engineering to improve the security and functionality of the company's products. His transition from reverse engineering to platform security engineering reflects his growing responsibilities within the organization.
Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Ronak Shah has extensive experience at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as a Lead Engineer from 2017 to 2021, contributing to various engineering projects. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant and Staff Engineer from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Senior Lead Engineer for a brief period in 2021 and completed an internship as a Systems Development Research Assistant in 2012.
Early Career at Apkudo and Lockheed Martin
Ronak Shah began his professional career at Apkudo, where he worked as an Electrical Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His role involved developing and testing electrical systems. Additionally, he gained early experience as an Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin in 2011, where he contributed to engineering projects for three months.
Education and Qualifications
Ronak Shah earned his Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park, completing the program from 2013 to 2016. He previously obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and security.