Careers in Data Privacy
By Noah Katz
Careers in Data PrivacyMar 11, 2022
Clara Westbrook: Head of Data Privacy @ Arbor Law
On today’s podcast, I am interviewing Clara Westbrook,
We will chat about the career path she took.
Clara was a privacy officer at Accenture,
Her over 20 years of experience have been an adventure!
Burak Haylamaz: Privacy Policy Analyst at CIPL
In Turkey, Burak was a cadet,
He worked on a case about the right to forget.
Burak is now at a think tank under Hunton Andrews & Kurth,
He considers what privacy is worth!
Danielle Soucie: Senior Consultant and Data & Digital Trust Practice at Deloitte
Danielle grew up in Israel, the Start-up Nation,
Before consulting, she worked in litigation.
At Deloitte, Danielle is a Digital Trust Advisor,
As a privacy consultant, she makes her clients wiser!
Jason Chacho: Partner, Head of Legal & Data Privacy Recruitment at Oculus Group
Jason works as a legal recruiter,
He fills privacy jobs with the right suitor.
In high school, Jason was a landscaper for his dad,
We will chat about the career journey he has had!
Ilia Dubovtsev: Data Protection Officer (DPO) of Social Media Platforms at MTS Group
Ilia got a Masters of Law,
After a job in data protection, he liked what he saw.
Ilia’s privacy career started a few years ago,
For social media, he is MTS Group’s DPO.
Robin Andruss: Chief Privacy Officer at Skyflow
As a teenager, Robin was a figure skater,
In college, she worked as a waiter.
Robin’s extensive privacy experience is not brief,
She’s now Skyflow’s privacy chief!
Phil Lee: Zettabyte Lawyer (Managing Director) at Digiphile
Today I am chatting with Phil Lee,
He went to university for a computer science degree.
For many years, Phil has been a privacy protector,
Now, he is at Digiphile as managing director!
Ryan Torre: Counsel, Privacy and Data Security at VF Corporation
Ryan Torre works at VF Corporation,
Since 2018, he has worked with privacy regulations.
Ryan went to Drexel for his education,
We will chat about how privacy became his occupation!
Peter Lefkowitz: Privacy and security strategy consultant at Amity Digital Risk
On today’s podcast, I am talking with Peter,
About how he became a privacy leader.
Peter Lefkowitz went to college at Yale,
Now as a consultant, he brings privacy to scale.
Hielke Hijmans: Director at Belgian DPA, President of Litigation Chamber
For the Ministry of Agriculture, Hielke was a legal advisor,
He later worked for the European Data Protection Supervisor.
Since the 1990s, Hielke has been a privacy protector,
At the Belgian DPA, he’s a director!
Vinod Kumar: Privacy Lead at DAMAC Properties
Vinod became a privacy pro, we’ll see why,
He began his consulting career at EY.
At DAMAC, Vinod is the privacy lead,
We will chat about the steps he has taken to succeed!
Soliman Hatef: Corporate Counsel, Privacy at Palo Alto Networks
In middle school, Soliman worked as a waiter,
He became a privacy lawyer many years later.
In college, Soliman ran user manual tests,
He has also managed CORI requests!
Renato Leite Monteiro: Global Head of Privacy at X
Renato Leite Monteiro is from Brazil,
His privacy career path has been a thrill!
Renato is the global head of global privacy at X,
He thinks about the newest tech and what is coming next!
Eric Null: Co-Director of Privacy & Data Project at Center for Democracy & Technology
Today I am talking with Eric,
His interesting career has not been generic!
Eric went to college to study the clarinet,
Nowadays, he writes about regulating the internet.
Vi Vien Hoang: Privacy Engineer at Google
Vi Vien was a research assistant studying injuries to the head,
She went from science to a career in privacy instead.
Vi Vien wrote for a magazine about fashion,
Nowadays, privacy engineering is her passion!
Mark Watts: Partner and Head of Data Privacy and Technology at Bristows
Mark Watts is a partner at Bristows,
After studying physics, a career in privacy he chose.
Mark is based out of the UK,
We will talk about how his privacy career got underway!
Aaron Mendelsohn: Director and Privacy Officer at the LEGO Group
Aaron both went to and later taught at Cleveland State,
We will talk about the career he has been able to create.
Now Aaron works for LEGO overseas,
He has developed lots of privacy expertise!
Jay Averitt: Privacy Engineer @ Microsoft
For this episode, I will be chatting with Jay,
About his journey to Microsoft, where he is today.
Before Jay became a privacy engineer for Blend,
He began his legal career at Kilpatrick Townsend!
Kingsley Umadia: Deputy Privacy Lead/ Attorney at Sikich, contracted to USAID
Kingsley went to Syracuse,
A career in privacy is what he pursues.
Kingsley has studied abroad in Hong Kong,
Privacy law is where he belongs!
Katalina Hernandez: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 @ Vodafone Intelligent Solutions
Katalina Hernandez grew up in Spain,
We will chat about the privacy expertise she has gained.
Katalina moved to the UK at age 17,
Since then she has become a privacy queen!
Jodi Daniels: Founder & CEO of Red Clover Advisors
Jodi Daniels went to Emory twice,
She provides companies with privacy advice.
Jodi founded the firm, Red Clover,
We will chat about her career and what drove her!
Ridwan Badmus: Technology lawyer at Oguntoye & Oguntoye LP
Ridwan was a project team co-lead at NIST,
No privacy considerations were missed.
Ridwan is now a senior consultant at FR Data Protection,
He manages data processing and collection!
Keir Lamont: Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum
Today I am chatting with Keir Lamont,
He is a true privacy savant.
Any new legislation, Keir will catch,
And he’ll tell you all about it on The Patchwork Dispatch!
Raul Muñiz: Technology Transactions Attorney at IBM
As an amateur boxer, Raul was giving hits to the face,
How did Raul’s career fall into place?
In law school, he interned at JP Morgan Chase,
At IBM, it’s tech transactions he’s embraced!
Kelley Chittenden: Senior Corporate Counsel of Privacy/Information Security at Delta Air Lines
In college, Kelley interned for the LA Kings,
She now works on privacy things.
Kelley is counsel at Delta Air Lines,
Data privacy and security is where Kelley shines.
Romain Robert: Member of the Belgian DPA, Formerly at NOYB
Since the early 2000s, Romain has worked in data protection,
His successful career has taken him in many directions.
For EDPS, Romain was a Legal Advisor,
Hearing his story will make us all wiser!
Sean Galvin: Founder of Galvin Privacy & AI Law PC
Today I am chatting with Sean,
About where his privacy career has gone.
Once Sean’s interests in privacy were confirmed,
He decided to go out and start his own firm!
Rob Bateman: Freelance Privacy and Data Protection Reporter
Rob Bateman began writing about privacy on the bus,
Now he makes videos where privacy is discussed.
Rob is a freelance data protection writer,
His privacy content makes us all brighter!
Michelle Finneran Dennedy: CEO @ PrivacyCode, Inc.
Michelle is the CEO of PrivacyCode,
Since wrapping gifts at the mall, her career has never slowed.
She worked with Donald Trump as a paralegal for White and Case,
We will chat about how her career fell into place!
Aravind Swaminathan: Partner at Orrick
Aravind began working as a teacher,
He now analyzes data security features.
After law school, Aravind worked at WilmerHale,
His career is a fascinating tale!
Jules Polonetsky: CEO @ Future of Privacy Forum
Today I am thrilled to introduce you to Jules,
He is a longtime expert on all the privacy rules.
Jules used to work for Chuck Schumer,
Since then he's brought privacy to the average consumer!
Saima Fancy: Senior Privacy Specialist at Ontario Health
Saima Fancy used to prepare medical illustrations,
Now she considers privacy implications.
In school, Saima studied applied science,
Learn how she combines engineering with privacy compliance.
Nicole Gilbow: Data Privacy Manager at APi Group
Nicole is from Arkansas,
How did her career lead to privacy law?
She began work selling CDs at Record Rack,
The GDPR led her down the privacy track.
Behnam Dayanim: Partner at Orrick LLP
In high school, Behn scooped ice cream,
Since then, he has pursued his legal dream.
Now Behn works at Orrick,
His privacy career has been historic!
Ruby Zefo: Chief Privacy Officer and AGC Privacy & Cybersecurity at Uber
Ruby Zefo got her career started at Macy’s,
Then she got involved in GDPR’s legal bases.
Ruby moved to Intel after the .com bubble busted,
Now she ensures that Uber’s data can be trusted.
Nick Ginger: Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel @ City National Bank & Chair of the privacy law section of the California Lawyers Association
Before Nick Ginger was thinking of privacy impacts,
He was working in tax.
Nick’s first job was at Barnes & Noble,
Both his work in tax and privacy have been global!
Samuel Adams: AdTech Policy Counsel at Future of Privacy Forum
After college, Sam Adams wrote news reports,
At the same time, he worked at a ski resort.
Sam went to law school in Maine,
In addition to privacy, he ran a political campaign!
Brandon Wiebe: General Counsel, Head of Privacy @ Transcend
Brandon’s career started with cheese,
Later he developed privacy expertise.
Now Brandon works at Transcend,
We will chat about his career from beginning to end!
Nancy Kang: International Privacy Attorney at ZwillGen
In high school, Nancy Kang worked at Express,
Since then, she has had a lot of career success,
Nancy’s privacy experience spans many sectors,
She is now at ZwillGen as a legal director!
Christina Guggenberger: Compliance and Data Privacy Governance Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Christina went to school in Ohio at Miami,
She then got her MBA and law degree, a double whammy.
Christina has been at HPE for over 20 years,
You’ll love hearing about all about her career!
Fatima Khan: Director and Corporate Counsel of Product and Privacy at Okta
Today, I am talking with Fatima Khan,
In law school, she studied abroad in Milan.
Fatima is an expert data protector,
At Okta, she serves as counsel and director!
Lili Burns: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney at Goodwin
On today’s podcast, I am talking with Lili Burns,
Her career started by solving the Met’s legal concerns.
Lili went to law school to work with emerging tech,
We will talk about the jobs she has had and what’s on deck!
Juan Carlos González: Principal, Security & Compliance at Thoropass
Juan Carlos went to law school at Ohio State,
We’ll talk about the career he was able to create.
Juan Carlos worked in compliance at Goldman Sachs,
At Thoropass, his team assesses privacy impacts!
Gabe Maldoff: Data+Privacy+Cyber at Goodwin
Gabe Maldoff went to McGill,
Now he works near Capitol Hill.
Gabe is a lawyer at Goodwin and a professor at Maine,
He is now an expert in the privacy domain!
Daniel Barber: Co-founder & CEO @ DataGrail
Daniel Barber got his MBA in Japan,
Selling basketball cards is how his career began.
Daniel is the founder of DataGrail,
He’ll help get your privacy program to scale!
Alexandra Ross: Senior Director of Data Protection, Use, & Ethics at Autodesk
Today I am talking with Alexandra Ross,
She had had quite a journey to become a privacy boss.
Alexandra worked at Walmart for 9 years,
She’s now at Autodesk at this point in her career!
Dale Rappaneau: Associate Data Privacy Attorney @ Metaverse Law
On today’s podcast, I am chatting with Dale,
He hiked half the Appalachian Trail.
Before Dale was solving for privacy harm,
He worked for a summer on an oyster farm!
Taylor Galusha: Privacy Counsel at Chime
Taylor is Privacy Counsel at Chime,
How does this privacy pro spend his time?
He has 4 IAPP plus a OneTrust certification,
Learn about how Taylor’s built his professional reputation.
Heather Federman: Chief Privacy Officer @ BigID
Heather was a board member of the IAPP,
She is now the chief privacy officer at BigID.
Heather worked at Macy’s and American Express,
Her privacy career is full of success!
Joelle Dvir: Sr. Privacy and Cybersecurity Counsel at AppLovin
In Middle school, Joelle attended a political speech,
She got her start in privacy working in data breach.
Today I am happy to chat with Joelle,
And hear about how she knows privacy so well!