Cynthia D.
About Cynthia D.
Cynthia D. is the Sr Director of Cloud Security Operations & Engineering at Coupa Software and CoFounder and CFO of Guardian Fireboat SF, with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and information security.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Cynthia D. is currently serving as Sr Director of Cloud Security Operations & Engineering at Coupa Software. Since 2021, she has led a global team to secure customer and partner data, ensuring the protection of assets. Her role involves collaboration with product, engineering, and business teams to provide strategic guidance, best practices, and risk management. Cynthia focuses on building a culture of security excellence that supports Coupa's product and service growth.
Co-Founder and CFO at Guardian Fireboat SF
In addition to her role at Coupa Software, Cynthia D. co-founded Guardian Fireboat SF in 2022 and serves as Chief Financial Officer. Based in San Francisco, California, Guardian Fireboat SF is a hybrid project that educates the public about firefighting and historical fireboats. The initiative uses a fully operational former San Francisco Fireboat for this purpose. Cynthia is passionate about both cybersecurity and fire safety, advocating for public education in both fields.
Previous Experience at BlackLine
Before joining Coupa Software, Cynthia D. worked at BlackLine from 2018 to 2021. She held the roles of Senior Director, Information Security, and Senior Director of Security Operations. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in securing the company's information systems, contributing significantly to the organization's security posture. Her efforts were concentrated in Los Angeles County and Woodland Hills, California.
Work at The Walt Disney Company
Cynthia D. has also held significant positions at The Walt Disney Company. From 2013 to 2018, she served as Director of Security Architecture & Engineering and Director of IT Security & Compliance for Shanghai Disney Resort. Her roles involved ensuring the security and compliance of IT operations, as well as overseeing security architecture. Her impact was instrumental in safeguarding Disney's valuable digital assets in Shanghai City, China.
Educational Background
Cynthia D. has an extensive educational background in both business and technology. She earned her EMBA in International Business from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in 2012. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1999, followed by an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Copper Mountain College in 1994. Her diverse academic qualifications have equipped her with a strong foundation for her multifaceted career.