Morris Plains, NJ · Open to Summer 2027

Preet Desai

CMU Heinz MSISPM · Cyber, risk, and GRC

Mission To automate the industry and make AI environments safer for everyday use.

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About

The short version.

CMU Heinz MSISPM ’28 — cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance. Open to a Summer 2027 internship in cyber, risk, or GRC.

B.S. Computer Science from Rowan University’s John H. Martinson Honors College, completed in three years, Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.7). NSA/DHS certification is complete; Security+ is in progress.

Magna Cum Laude · Rowan CS in 3 years
NSA/DHS certified · Security+ in progress
CMU Heinz MSISPM ’28

Experience

Roles with measurable delivery.

Jan 2026 – Present
Software Engineering Co-Op

Werbel Microwave · Whippany, NJ (Remote)
- Applied system administration protocols via Vanta, reducing exposure from unknown actors targeting denial-of-service risk.
- Implemented honeypots to disrupt botnet activity and improve visibility into malicious traffic.
- Optimized cross-team workflow between Engineering, Testing, and Sales.
May 2025 – Oct 2025
Research & Development Intern

Sensonics International · Haddon Heights, NJ
- Managed 30+ research projects in Jira, improving time efficiency across a wide project mix.
- Automated shipping workflows with a JavaScript bookmarklet to increase participant throughput.
- Analyzed deployment testing for consistent, auditable dataset collection across 100+ demographic groups.
- Attended SSIB 2025 at Oxford University with the Sensonics team.
Feb 2024 – Jul 2024
Computer Science Specialist

Werbel Microwave
- Maintained document control via Microsoft Word, lowering production downtime.
- Logged 450+ inventory items with JavaScript tooling to cut stock-room delay.
- Used Zoho CRM to automate inventory tracking and improve resource traceability.
Feb 2023 – Aug 2023
Test Technician

Werbel Microwave
- Performed threat analysis on 450+ RF components, identifying faults and non-compliant behavior.
- Created instant CAPA ticketing with Excel macros to accelerate threat mitigation.
- Troubleshot customer order failures, supporting revenue recovery in sales operations.

Projects & achievements

Proof of work, not a trophy wall.

Buildathon

BLOOM

Presented BLOOM at the CMU Heinz / Replit Build-with-AI Buildathon — a companion experience focused on connection and growth for older adults. Placed top 6.

Preet Desai at Rowan graduation wearing a SASA vice president stole — Rowan graduation — student organization stole. Not a separate award.

Preet Desai on the Rowan campus after graduation — Campus portrait after graduation.

Rowan project

Linux Live System Resource Monitor

Rowan project delivering live alerts and key findings for ASRC Federal clients. Models show viewing CPU, memory, network, and disk data, then process running state.

Activity diagram for the Linux Live System Resource Monitor: start program, view CPU, memory, network, and disk data, then process running. — Activity model

Original Linux Live System Resource Monitor activity diagram from the Rowan project. — Original course diagram

Industry

Marketplace Risk NYC

Attended Marketplace Risk NYC — conversations with marketplace risk, trust & safety, and compliance practitioners. Attendance only; not an award.

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Education

Academic path.

M.S. Information Security Policy & Management (MSISPM) ’28

Carnegie Mellon University — Heinz College

Pittsburgh, PA · Aug 2026 – May 2028

Focus: cybersecurity governance, policy, and risk management.
Coursework includes Information Security Management, Economic Analysis, and Intro to Cyber Intelligence.