Andrés Arrieta
About Andrés Arrieta
Andrés Arrieta serves as the Director of Consumer Privacy Engineering at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, where he focuses on cybersecurity and privacy tools. He has a background in telecommunications and has held various roles in organizations such as Telmex, Telefónica, and Ericsson.
Current Role at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Andrés Arrieta serves as the Director of Consumer Privacy Engineering at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) since 2017. In this role, he oversees the Threat Lab, which focuses on cybersecurity initiatives. He is actively involved in developing privacy tools such as Privacy Badger and Cover Your Tracks, which aim to combat online tracking and fingerprinting. His work also includes contributing to the HTTPS Everywhere project, enhancing secure web browsing for users.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining EFF, Andrés Arrieta held various positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Telmex as an R&D Intern in 2009 for six months. He then spent three years at Telefónica from 2012 to 2015, focusing on Special Projects and Innovation. Additionally, he was a Project Manager at Myriad Group AG for one year from 2011 to 2012, and he served as an Integration Services Engineer at Ericsson in 2010.
Leadership in Amateur Radio
Andrés Arrieta served as Vice-President of the Asociación de Radio Experimentadores del Estado de México from 2008 to 2012. In this role, he contributed to the activities and governance of Mexico State's HAM Radio Association Zone II, promoting amateur radio and communication technologies within the region.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Andrés Arrieta holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from IE Business School, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a degree in Telecommunications and Electronics from Universidad del Valle de México, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009.
Involvement in Privacy and Cybersecurity Initiatives
In his current position, Andrés Arrieta engages with regulatory frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). He participates in discussions surrounding competition and antitrust issues related to consumer privacy. His work focuses on protecting vulnerable populations and advancing digital forensics.