Yvonne D.
About Yvonne D.
Yvonne D. serves as the Director of Security at Owlet Baby Care, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in application security and advocates for women in STEM through outreach programs.
Work at Owlet
Yvonne D. currently serves as the Director of Security and Head of Security at Owlet Baby Care. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's security strategy and implementation. Her role involves overseeing security measures and policies to protect sensitive information and ensure the safety of the company's products.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne D. has a strong educational background in computer science and security. She studied at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering. Additionally, she completed several specialized training programs at SANS Technology Institute, including Sec504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, and Sec542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking. She also achieved certification in Web Application Security from Imperva WAF Training.
Background in Security Roles
Prior to her current role at Owlet, Yvonne D. worked at 98point6 Inc. as a Senior Engineering Manager for Product Security for eight months in 2021. She also held positions at Ameren, where she served as a Software Developer from 2013 to 2016 and later as the Application Security Lead from 2016 to 2019. Her experience spans various aspects of application security and engineering management.
Advocacy for Women in STEM
Yvonne D. actively advocates for women in STEM fields. She frequently visits schools to inspire young women to pursue careers in technology. Her efforts aim to encourage the next generation to engage with and contribute to the technology sector, promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Professional Skills in Application Security
Yvonne D. possesses extensive knowledge across all security domains, particularly in creating and enforcing application security policies. Her professional skills encompass various aspects of security management, including risk assessment, incident handling, and penetration testing, which contribute to her effectiveness in her current role.