Cody Dales
About Cody Dales
Cody Dales serves as the Vice President of Special Operations and Compliance at Mashgin, where he has led compliance initiatives and contributed to international business development. He has a background in finance and operations, with previous roles at Mashgin, Deserve, and Talkdesk.
Current Role at Mashgin
Cody Dales serves as the Vice President of Special Operations and Compliance at Mashgin, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing compliance initiatives and special operations within the company. His responsibilities include ensuring that the organization adheres to legal standards and enhances its information security frameworks.
Previous Experience at Mashgin
Before his current role, Cody Dales worked at Mashgin as Vice President of Finance from 2021 to 2023 and as Director of Operations from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the SOC 2 and GDPR compliance initiatives, which were critical in strengthening the company's legal and information security frameworks. He also played a significant role in the company's international business development, contributing to its global expansion efforts.
Education and Expertise
Cody Dales is pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, expected to complete in 2024. He previously earned an A.B. in Germanic Languages and Literatures, graduating Cum Laude from Harvard University in 2015. Additionally, he studied Dutch Language at Utrecht University in 2013, achieving a B2 level proficiency.
Diverse Professional Background
Cody Dales has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked at Talkdesk as Talent Acquisition Operations for seven months in 2017 and served as Chief of Staff at Deserve from 2017 to 2019. His early career included a position as a Recruiting Sourcer at Carbon and as an English Teaching Assistant with The Fulbright Program in Germany, where he taught English for nearly a year.
International Experience
Cody Dales has significant international experience, having taught English in the German countryside prior to his career in the tech industry. This experience has contributed to his understanding of diverse cultures and business practices, enhancing his capabilities in international business development.