Sydney Lew
About Sydney Lew
Sydney Lew serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at ngrok, bringing extensive experience in executive support and operations across various tech companies. Her career includes roles at notable firms such as Plaid, Okta, and Y Combinator, where she developed skills in managing complex scheduling and improving administrative processes.
Work at ngrok
Sydney Lew currently serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at ngrok. She has been in this role since 2022. In this position, she is responsible for managing complex scheduling and logistics, ensuring efficient communication and operations within the company.
Previous Experience in Executive Assistance
Sydney Lew has extensive experience in executive assistance roles across various organizations. She worked at Plaid as an Executive Assistant to the CTO and EA Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as an Executive Assistant to the Head of Engineering at Plaid from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions at Okta, Inc. as Executive Assistant to the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Security Officer from 2017 to 2018, and as Executive Assistant to the Chief Trust and Security Officer in 2019.
Career Background in Retail and Technology
Sydney Lew began her career in retail, working at Ross Stores, Inc. as an Assistant Store Manager - Operations from 2012 to 2014 in the Sacramento, California Area. She later transitioned to a role as Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Ross Stores from 2014 to 2016. Her career then shifted to the technology sector, where she served as a Tech Recruiting Coordinator at Lending Club in 2016 and held various roles at Twilio Inc. and Y Combinator.
Education and Expertise
Sydney Lew studied at California State University-Sacramento, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in managing complex scheduling, logistics, and developing administrative processes that enhance efficiency.
Involvement in Employee Resource Groups
In 2018, Sydney Lew co-founded the People of Color @ Okta Employee Resource Group (ERG), demonstrating her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This initiative reflects her dedication to supporting underrepresented groups in the tech industry.