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Shirley Zhao

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Head of Privacy & Integrated Security, TikTok US at TikTok
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Shirley Zhao is a strategic cybersecurity leader and the Head of Privacy & Integrated Security at TikTok US, where she built the program from the ground up. With a background in enterprise architecture, she specializes in AI security, privacy governance, and GRC for high-scale platforms. Colleagues describe her as a technical, hands-on leader and a strong communicator.

Shirleys international education, with masters degrees from both Tsinghua University in China and Ohio University in the US, provides her with a unique global perspective. This background suggests an appreciation for navigating complex, cross-cultural professional environments and fostering international collaboration.

Unique fact: She has authored articles on advanced cybersecurity topics, including the intersection of data management and Zero-Trust architecture.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Privacy & Integrated Security, TikTok US
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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AI Security & Governance
Her current role at TikTok involves leading the strategy to mitigate systemic risks and scale data protection for AI-driven platforms.
Zero-Trust Architecture
She has published articles and actively posts about evolving Zero-Trust concepts, viewing it as a critical focus for the future of security beyond network perimeters.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Head of Privacy & Integrated Security, TikTok US
TikTok
5-2024
Privacy Engineering Lead
TikTok
8-2023 - 1-2024
Director/Principal, Security Engineering
Collibra
11-2021 - 1-2024
Head of Federal Security | Field CISO
Collibra
8-2021 - 11-2021
CyberSecurity Architect
Internal Revenue Service
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Education
Master
Tsinghua University
Master
Ohio University
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