Roya Afsharzada

Background

About Roya Afsharzada

In August 2009, I had the honor of receiving a Fulbright Program scholarship as a Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, which brought me to the U.S. In 2014, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University, followed by a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Monterey Bay, in 2019. Most recently, I completed a professional cybersecurity engineering program at UC Berkeley, which equipped me with in-depth knowledge across key cybersecurity domains, including risk mitigation, governance frameworks, network security, and cloud security. I gained hands-on experience through projects involving Linux and Windows penetration testing, cloud application security, SIEM, forensics, and security monitoring. I am the founder of three companies-SecureNexa, focused on providing top-tier cybersecurity solutions to safeguard businesses from evolving cyber threats-Secure FinBloom, where I combine over 20 years of finance experience with advanced cybersecurity practices to deliver secure, personalized financial consulting-Roya Institute of Studies (RIS), is an online educational platform dedicated to empowering individuals in underdeveloped countries by providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering professional growth opportunities for those who lack traditional access to learning resources. With expertise across finance, cybersecurity, and education, my mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. I am passionate about helping businesses and professionals achieve their goals securely, with a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and impact.