Amit Kachhia-Patel has over 20 years of experience as an FBI special agent. He oversees the largest FBI computer intrusion program encompassing 100 personnel investigating national, state, and criminal cyber threats.

Throughout his career, he has led complex counterintelligence, insider threat, and cyber intrusion matters as a front-line investigator, program manager, as well as an advisor to two FBI directors. His experience includes managing high-profile cyber incidents including the Sony Pictures destructive malware attack, and the OPM and Anthem breaches.

Amit earned a BS in computer science from Rutgers University. He serves as a co-chair for The International Conference on Cyber Security, which is held every 18 months at Fordham University.