Sydney Mead — Mentor profile, Title: Privacy Specialist, Company: Amazon, Industry: Data Privacy & AI Compliance | Analytics | Risk Management | Consulting | Tech & Delivery, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

I work on the data privacy, AI, and compliance team in the Worldwide Operations organization at Amazon. I support engineers and product teams to ensure they adhere to national, global, and state privacy laws.

Company Description

I am in the Worldwide Operations organization at Amazon which covers all data in transit from the moment a user hits “buy” on the website to the time it arrives at the doorstep.

Employment History

Amazon, Privacy Specialist - 2024 - present
RedCloud Consulting, Privacy Manager - 2022-2024
    Airbnb Consultant 2024
    Microsoft Consultant 2022-2024
Guy Carpenter, Risk Analyst, 2021-2022

Education

BABA, Business Analytics & Finance, Seattle University

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I hope students develop confidence in interview preparation, professional communication, and the art of networking.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person at campus, in Capitol Hill or downtown.

Additional Information

I was a mentee in the Albers Mentor Program for two years and had a phenomenal experience. I am excited to work with students with their early career development!