Rahul K. Patel is a cybersecurity and information systems management expert with over 25 years of experience in high-tech, banking, and government sectors. An Adjunct Industry Associate Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, he is the author of AI Frameworks and Tools for Software Development and Essential Information Systems Service Management, and has published widely on AI applications, digital literacy, blockchain security, and privacy-preserving architectures. Dr. Patel holds a PhD in Management of Information Systems from Northcentral University and multiple professional cybersecurity certifications.