Sydney Paluzzi
About Sydney Paluzzi
Sydney Paluzzi serves as the Chief of Staff at Feroot Security, where she has played a key role in establishing and scaling the company's operations. With extensive experience in executive support and organizational management, she has previously held positions at various companies, including Moose Power, Ferrari & Associates, and Rogers Communications.
Current Role at Feroot Security
Sydney Paluzzi serves as the Chief of Staff at Feroot Security, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages day-to-day business operations, including Finance, HR, and People & Culture. She oversees internal and external teams and contractors to ensure smooth company operations. Paluzzi collaborates with key stakeholders across various functional areas, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Development, and Product. She also acts as a proxy for the CEO, overseeing company go-to-market strategies and special projects.
Previous Experience at Feroot Security
Before becoming Chief of Staff, Sydney Paluzzi worked at Feroot Security as an Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders, CEO, and CTO for seven months in 2022. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling the Operations function from its inception. She implemented robust processes that form the foundation of Feroot's organizational operations and managed communication between leadership and cross-functional teams.
Professional Background
Sydney Paluzzi has a diverse professional background with experience in various executive assistant roles. She worked at Moose Power as an Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO from 2012 to 2013. She then served as an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Social Media Manager at Ferrari & Associates Insurance and Financial Services from 2013 to 2015. Paluzzi continued her career at Rogers Communications from 2015 to 2018, where she was an Executive Assistant to the SVP of Small Business Enterprise. She also held positions at Shyft Network and Yacoub Elite Search.
Education and Qualifications
Sydney Paluzzi studied at Laurentian University, where she earned a BA(Hons) in Italian Language and Literature and Religious Studies from 2008 to 2012. She later attended the University of Toronto, achieving a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marketing in 2013. Her educational background supports her roles in executive assistance and operations management.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In her current role and previous positions, Sydney Paluzzi has been responsible for overseeing financial operations, risk management, financial planning, and reporting at Feroot Security. She has identified revenue and cost-effective solutions while ensuring quality is not compromised. Paluzzi has facilitated effective communication between leadership and cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration across the organization.