Nithya Krishnaswamy
About Nithya Krishnaswamy
Nithya Krishnaswamy serves as the Compliance and Privacy Head at Narvar, where she leads initiatives for privacy by design and guides product managers in regulatory compliance. She has extensive experience in engineering and compliance, having previously worked at Verizon and Motorola Solutions.
Current Role at Narvar
Nithya Krishnaswamy serves as the Compliance and Privacy Head at Narvar, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on integrating privacy by design into product development. She collaborates with product managers to ensure that Narvar's offerings comply with various regulations, including SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA. Her responsibilities also involve working closely with legal and privacy counsel to remain informed about best practices regarding data privacy and security.
Previous Experience at Verizon
Nithya Krishnaswamy worked at Verizon in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. Initially, she was involved in Product Innovation and Emerging Technologies for three years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Following this role, she served as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff for two years, contributing to advanced technical projects and initiatives within the organization.
Career at Motorola Solutions
Krishnaswamy's tenure at Motorola Solutions spanned from 2005 to 2011. She began as a Senior Systems Engineer and later took on the role of Solution Architect. During this time, she also served as a Senior Systems Engineer and Six Sigma Process Lead from 2007 to 2010. Her work in Tempe, Arizona, involved leading technical projects and implementing process improvements.
Educational Background
Nithya Krishnaswamy holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the City University of New York. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, enhancing her expertise in both technical and business domains.
Internship Experience at InterDigital Communications
In 2005, Nithya Krishnaswamy completed a two-month internship at InterDigital Communications as a WLAN Intern. This early experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in wireless communication technologies and systems.