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Sydney Mead 鈥� Mentor profile, Title: Privacy Specialist, Company: Amazon, Industry: Data Privacy & AI Compliance | Analytics | Risk Management | Consulting | Tech & Delivery, Mentor Type: Albers

Job Title: Privacy Specialist
Company: Amazon
Focus: Data Privacy & AI Compliance | Analytics | Risk Management | Consulting | Tech & Delivery
Mentor Since: Fall 2026
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

I work on Amazon’s Data Privacy, AI, and Compliance team within the Worldwide Operations organization. In this role, I partner with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to help ensure that our systems, processes, and products comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations at the national, state, and global levels. My work focuses on helping teams navigate complex privacy and compliance requirements while supporting responsible data use and the development of AI-driven solutions.

Company Description

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital services, and logistics. Through its customer-centric approach and innovative technology, Amazon serves millions of customers and businesses around the world. Within Amazon, the Worldwide Operations organization supports the complex network of systems, processes, and logistics that help move orders from purchase to delivery. My team focuses on the data that flows throughout this process, from the moment a customer places an order on Amazon’s website to the time their package arrives at their doorstep, helping ensure that data is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable privacy requirements.

Employment History

Amazon, Privacy Specialist | 2024 - present
RedCloud Consulting, Privacy Manager | 2022-2024
    Airbnb, Consultant | 2024
    Microsoft, Consultant | 2022-2024
Guy Carpenter, Risk Analyst | 2021-2022

Education

BABA, Business Analytics & Finance, 快猫视频

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

My goal as a mentor is to help students build confidence as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. I hope to provide practical guidance on interview preparation, professional communication, networking, and personal branding. I also aim to share insights from my own career experiences across risk management, consulting, and data privacy to help students explore career opportunities, strengthen their professional skills, and approach new challenges with confidence.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person at campus, in Capitol Hill or downtown.

Additional Information

I was a mentee in the Albers Mentor Program for two years and had a phenomenal experience. I am excited to work with students with their early career development!