Tansie Iwafuchi
Global Trade Compliance Leader | Export Controls | Operations • Emerging Technologies • Certified Export Controls Specialist (CXS)
- Role
- Senior Manager, Export Controls, Global Trade Compliance at Microsoft
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tansie Iwafuchi
Senior export controls and regulatory compliance leader with over twenty years of experience leading and guiding global export control programs for software, encryption, cloud, machine learning/AI and emerging technologies. Trusted advisor to business and legal teams on classification, deemed exports, licensing, and sanctions‑related risk, with accountability for regulatory decisions in highly technical environments. Known for translating ambiguous and evolving export regulations into clear operating models, governance structures, and audit‑ready controls that enable global product launch, research, and cloud deployment while managing regulatory risk.
Experience
Senior Manager, Export Controls, Global Trade Compliance
Sep 2022 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US
Led global export compliance strategy for diverse R&D, AI, cloud portfolios across Microsoft Research, Nuance, and MCAPS, aligning U.S. and international regulatory requirements• Drove enterprise‑level classification, licensing, and regulatory risk governance for frontier AI models, advanced computing hardware, encryption, and cloud technologies.• Built and evolved export compliance frameworks, policies, and governance mechanisms, enabling consistent global execution and audit‑ready controls across engineering, product, and operational teams.• Supported cross functional programs with Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to embed compliance requirements into product lifecycle, research workflows, and infrastructure operations.• Supported internal global readiness for AI related process and systems controls.• Served as a key liaison between Legal, Compliance, Product, and Engineering teams, resolving ambiguity, developing scalable solutions, and mitigating risks throughout the compliance lifecycle.• Championed stakeholder engagement, mentoring cross-functional teams, and scaling compliance processes to meet complex international trade requirements.
Education
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - MA, International Relations and National Security Studies
Evergreen Valley College
Paralegal Studies - Certificate - EVC - Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
San Francisco State University
BA, International Relations
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