Sahar Shayestehmehr
About Sahar Shayestehmehr
Sahar Shayestehmehr serves as the Head of Global Compliance at Medallia, bringing extensive experience in IT compliance and strategic planning. She has held various compliance-related roles at notable companies including DFINITY, Salesforce.com, and KPMG LLP.
Current Role at Medallia
Sahar Shayestehmehr serves as the Head of Global Compliance at Medallia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees compliance initiatives and ensures that the organization adheres to regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include managing compliance projects and leading teams to enhance the company's compliance framework.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current role, Sahar worked in various compliance positions across multiple organizations. She was the Director of Compliance at DFINITY from 2019 to 2020, where she managed compliance strategies. At Optimizely, she served in Compliance & Assurance from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Technology Audit and Compliance Program Manager at Salesforce.com from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Sahar Shayestehmehr holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, System Analysis, and Planning from Sharif University of Technology. She also earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Southern California. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in managing IT compliance projects, data analysis, and strategic planning.
Background in IT Compliance
Sahar has a strong background in IT compliance, having worked at CA Technologies as Sr. Manager - IT Compliance for six months in 2016. She also gained experience at KPMG LLP, where she held roles as Associate in Information Risk Management and Senior Associate in IT Advisory. Her work has involved conducting internal and external audits, privacy controls assessment, and risk assessments.
Skills in Client Management
Sahar demonstrates proficiency in acting as a liaison between clients and technical teams. This skill enhances client management capabilities and facilitates effective communication. Her ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders is a key aspect of her professional expertise.