Xiaoying Hu
About Xiaoying Hu
Xiaoying Hu is a Senior Security Manager at Oportun, where she has worked remotely since 2022. She has a strong background in cybersecurity and IT, with previous roles at various organizations including the City of Houston and Katy ISD.
Work at Oportun
Xiaoying Hu has been serving as a Senior Security Manager at Oportun since 2022. In this remote position, she is responsible for overseeing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her role involves developing and implementing security strategies to protect the organization from potential threats.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoying Hu holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Municipal Management from Tongji University. She has completed the Advanced Cybersecurity Program through Stanford University Professional Development. Additionally, she is certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner and holds an ITIL Foundation Certification, indicating her proficiency in cloud computing, IT service management, and cybersecurity.
Background
Xiaoying Hu has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity, software development, and IT consulting. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Cyber Security Manager at Katy ISD and as Chief Information Security Officer at the City of College Station. Her experience includes positions at notable companies such as Dell Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, and The Home Depot.
Achievements
Xiaoying Hu has extensive experience in drafting incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. She is recognized for her expertise in security incident management, endpoint protection, and compliance testing. Additionally, she is Lean and Six Sigma White Belt Certified, showcasing her skills in process improvement methodologies. She also contributes to state-level cybersecurity efforts as a member of the Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team.