Privacy Pros Podcast The King of Data Protection - Jamal Ahmed

The privacy job market is booming, but landing your dream role requires more than just technical know-how. Without a clear roadmap and the right skills, your career aspirations can quickly get lost in the shuffle.
Join us for an exclusive interview with Heather, a seasoned professional who will reveal the insider secrets to launching a successful career in privacy.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Proven strategies to outshine the competition and land your first privacy jobCreative ways to build a relevant portfolio and gain experience before getting hiredThe essential soft skills that will set you apart and accelerate your career growth
Tune in now and take the first step toward your dream job.
Heather F. has had an extensive career in data privacy, advising organisations of all sizes on cutting-edge issues. She is currently the Head of Privacy and Product Counsel at Signifyd, where she manages and leads initiatives related to privacy evangelism, "Shift Left" implementation, data compliance and industry collaboration. Prior to joining Signifyd, Heather held leadership roles at global corporate enterprises such as Macy’s Inc and American Express. Heather has served on advisory boards for FPF, IAPP’s Privacy Section Bar and IAPP’s Publications Advisory Board. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), and admitted to practise law in New Jersey & New York. Outside of privacy, Heather enjoys leading guided meditations at New York Loves Yoga.
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Your job search is about to get a whole lot easier.Get ready to unlock the secrets of the job market with top resume writer and career coach, Matthew Warzel. 
With over 860 glowing recommendations on LinkedIn, Matthew knows what it takes to get hired fast.
In this power-packed episode, you'll discover:
Insider Hacks: Go beyond the "spray and pray" method and learn how to strategically target your job search for maximum impact.CV Makeover: Uncover the biggest resume mistakes that are sabotaging your chances and learn how to craft a CV that screams "hire me!"Personal Branding Masterclass: Discover the power of building a strong personal brand that sets you apart from the competition and attracts recruiters like a magnet.Interview Confidence Booster: Conquer your interview nerves with proven techniques that will help you shine and land your dream job.
Matthew Warzel, CPRW is a certified resume writing expert and career coach with over 20 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He manages MJW Careers and provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. He has a long history working in HR and human services, and on recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries. He helps clients build their career paths or navigate their career journeys, and fashions LinkedIn profiles and resumes allowing employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on the employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity.
Don't let another opportunity slip through your fingers. This episode is your roadmap to a fulfilling and rewarding career.
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Tired of the job hunt? This episode changes everything! Our expert guest, Swati Popuri, Data Privacy Architect breaks down what it takes to get hired.
In this episode, you'll uncover:
Insider secrets to landing top-tier privacy jobs.Must-have skills to impress hiring managersStrategies for nailing challenging interview questionsTactics for making a strong early impact in a new privacy role
Ready to transform your privacy career? This episode is your roadmap!
Swati Popuri is a Data Privacy Architect working at the intersection of technology and society. She has led technical privacy implementations at Fortune 500 companies and social media platforms.
If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/
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Are AI and Privacy Really At Odds? This Tech Visionary Says No!In this episode, Leila Golchehreh, tech entrepreneur and Chief Strategy Officer of Relyance AI, reveals how AI can actually supercharge your privacy program.
Discover how AI is transforming privacy programs and making compliance easier than ever.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How cutting-edge AI can automate tasks like data mapping and contract analysis, freeing up your valuable time.Leila's journey from attorney to founder and her mission to solve privacy problems.Strategies for winning executive support, working across teams, and the must-have tech mindset for privacy experts.Why human expertise is still crucial, even in the world of AI.
Packed with visionary ideas, empowering strategies, and raw emotional honesty, this is one episode that will leave you motivated!
Leila Golchehreh is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Relyance AI. As an entrepreneur, data protection expert, lawyer to SaaS companies including Workday and Adaptive Insights, and former DPO, Leila has more than fifteen years experience building global data protection programs and businesses in diverse sectors. She has advised clients in AI, healthcare, IoT, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, including as GM Cruise’s first data protection counsel, as well as counseling clients across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and MENA at major law firms including Allen & Overy. With a global perspective, Leila also worked wit international organizations including the OECD and International Court of Arbitration. Her experience with the lack of good privacy technology drove her to co-found Relyance AI to help identify real privacy technology solutions and reimagine what data protection means in a globalized, technology-driven world.
If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/
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The world of privacy law is booming, but what does it take to rise above the rest? In this episode Jamal alongside Dr. Andrea dive deep into the must-have abilities you won't find in a legal textbook.
They uncover why top privacy lawyers must go beyond just legal knowledge and explore:
The Business of Privacy: How understanding the bigger picture makes you a more valuable asset.Privacy Around the World: Why cultural and economic factors influence how privacy laws are implemented.The Soft Skills Advantage: Discover the surprising skills that set successful privacy lawyers apart.
Tune in and unlock the secrets to becoming a top privacy lawyer.
Andrea Tapia-Hoffmann is an Ecuadorian-German lawyer and certified information privacy professional (CIPP-E) and certified information privacy technologist (CIPT). Andrea has been an in-house privacy specialist since 2017, after many years of working in other fields of law and finishing her PhD in economic law. Andrea is originally from Ecuador and has lived in Germany for 11 years.
If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/
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Privacy Expert Conor Hogan Reveals All! In this episode, Conor, a seasoned privacy leader with over 15 years of experience, goes beyond the technical aspects of privacy and provides you with actionable tips for climbing the ladder, no matter your career stage.
Discover the career hacks Conor used to excel in the industryLearn how to stay ahead of the curve and leverage AI for better privacy practices Plus, Conor reveals his secrets for juggling a demanding career with a young family (moms and dads, this is for you!).
This episode is a roadmap to success for any privacy professional, but especially those looking to build a fulfilling career and a happy home life.
Conor Hogan is a passionate privacy advocate, trust advisor, and risk consultant with more than 15 years’ experience advising clients around the world. He currently oversees BSI Group’s global privacy, delivering strategic advisory and operational support to clients across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Conor is a regular industry contributor, thought leader, and privacy-by-design advocate. He holds numerous qualifications and is a member of the Institute of Operational Privacy Design's Standards Committee. C
In his spare time, Conor plays American Football, mentors at his local Coder-Dojo, and enjoys spending time with his family and going to the gym.
If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/
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