Rish Pednekar

Rish Pednekar is an accomplished individual with a strong background in information technology and cybersecurity. Experience includes roles such as Lifeguard and Swim Coach at Ricochet Health Club and The Y (YMCA), where Rish effectively taught and mentored children in swimming. As the Founder and President of the Rutgers Organization of Cloud Computing, Rish successfully gathered over 200 members and coordinated numerous events. Rish's professional journey further extends to Geek Squad, where troubleshooting and assisting patrons were key responsibilities, and Rutgers New Brunswick Computing Services, which involved managing a team and providing technical support. Currently serving as a Cybersecurity Analyst at Darktrace, Rish has demonstrated expertise in safeguarding company infrastructures and enhancing security protocols. Rish's educational achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Rutgers University with a GPA of 3.7 and a high school GPA of 4.0 from Piscataway High School.