Summary
Parsia Bahrami is a Federal Cyber Advisory Associate with a strong foundation in both offensive and defensive security, holding an MS in Cybersecurity from NYU and an Honors BS from Purdue where he combined technical depth with organizational leadership. He has eight years of practical experience across government, private sector, and research environments—roles at KPMG, MITRE, and VKNOWIT illustrate his ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable programs, teaching materials, and analytic deliverables. Parsia’s background spans cloud transformation, SecOps, IAM, supply chain security, and forensic response, and he’s comfortable moving between hands-on system hardening and strategic advisory work. A proven event organizer and leader in university tech communities, he brings people-centered leadership to technical teams, tailoring approaches to diverse stakeholders. Notably, he has experience converting advanced cybersecurity topics into accessible labs for youth, reflecting a commitment to education and growing the talent pipeline. Based in Virginia, he’s actively pursuing opportunities to deepen impact in federal and enterprise cybersecurity.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity, Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
High School Advanced Diploma, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES, High School Advanced Diploma, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES at Marshall High School
Dual Enrollment, English Language and Literature, General, Dual Enrollment, English Language and Literature, General at Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor's degree, Cybersecurity | Minor in Organizational Leadership | Honors College, Bachelor's degree, Cybersecurity | Minor in Organizational Leadership | Honors College at Purdue University
Persian, English, Spanish