Rupa Parameswaran
Login to view DISC.Rupa Parameswaran is the VP of Security & IT at Handshake, leveraging over 20 years of experience building security programs for major brands like Microsoft and Pinterest. A holder of a PhD from Georgia Tech and a CISSP certification, she excels at creating secure-by-design controls. Peers describe her as a talented and highly effective security professional.
Outside of work, Rupa is a mother to twins and enjoys cooking and hiking with her family. She is passionate about mentoring and allyship, frequently speaking on panels and interviews about the importance of diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity, and empowering women in the field.
She has a unique pattern of establishing "Security Champions" initiatives, successfully launching them at both Pinterest and Amplitude to embed a security-first mindset.
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