Akshay Veerayyagari is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in various roles spanning multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Security Postmodernist at Pure Storage since September 2020, Akshay has previously contributed to Imperva and Distil Networks as a CyberSecurity ServiceOps specialist. Earlier career roles include an Implementation Security Specialist at B-Line Medical and a Graduate Student at George Mason University, where Akshay honed skills in embedded software and network security measures. Prior experience also includes positions as an Information Security Analyst at Object Technology Solutions Inc. and a System Analyst at General Electric. Akshay holds a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from George Mason University and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Osmania University.