Denika Dwyer
About Denika Dwyer
Denika Dwyer is the Director of Legal Operations at Fivetran and has extensive experience in legal operations and procurement. She previously held leadership roles at Arrow Electronics and National Veterinary Associates, and actively contributes to various boards and councils supporting diverse businesses.
Work at Fivetran
Denika Dwyer currently serves as the Director of Legal Operations at Fivetran, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal operations within the company, leveraging her extensive experience in legal management and operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Legal Operations
Before joining Fivetran, Denika Dwyer held various positions in legal operations. She worked at Arrow Electronics as the Director of Legal Operations from 2020 to 2022, where she established the first Legal Operations department and oversaw the supplier diversity program. She also served as Chief of Staff for Legal Operations at National Veterinary Associates from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Denika Dwyer studied at the University of Denver, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from 1992 to 1996. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Telecommunications Management at the same university. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal operations and management.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Denika Dwyer has held leadership roles in various organizations. She served as vice-chair and then chair of the ACC Legal Operations Tools & Technology resource group. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Animal Protectors and has been vice-chair of the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council since 2021, where she supports small and diverse businesses.
Career Progression and Achievements
Denika Dwyer's career includes significant roles in legal and procurement operations across multiple organizations. She transitioned Arrow Electronics' New York contracts and proposals team to Colorado and transformed the contracts team to support global contracts. Her previous positions include Director of Procurement at Level 3 Communications and various roles at Charter Communications and First Data Corporation.