Drijesh Patel

Drijesh Patel is an Engineering Manager and AI security practitioner with extensive experience building and securing large-scale cloud and AI-driven systems. His work sits at the intersection of Generative AI, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering, where he focuses on identifying and mitigating real-world risks introduced by LLMs, AI agents, and automated development workflows.

Over the years, he has led engineering teams delivering high-impact platforms across enterprise environments, with a strong emphasis on secure architecture, DevSecOps, and AI adoption. His recent work explores adversarial techniques against LLM-powered applications, including prompt injection, data exfiltration, and supply chain risks in AI-assisted development.

Drijesh is also an active speaker and community leader, regularly conducting workshops and talks for developers and security professionals on AI, secure system design, and emerging threat landscapes. He has been recognized by Google Developer Communities for his contributions and continues to drive conversations around building secure, human-centric AI systems.