Taz Ahsan

About Taz Ahsan

As someone who has spent over 15 years navigating the dynamic world of technology and security, I have a deep-rooted passion for building environments where innovation thrives while ensuring robust security and data privacy measures are in place. My journey has taken me through diverse landscapes—from spearheading strategic governance at LiveRamp to managing significant program initiatives at Akamai Technologies—each role reinforcing my belief that effective cybersecurity and data privacy is foundational to any successful operation.At LiveRamp as Head of Governance Operations, I lead our strategy to ensure we comply with industry standards while advocating for robust data privacy practices under regulations like CCPA and GDPR. My role allows me to merge technical acumen with a commitment to creating a safer digital ecosystem for our customers—an endeavor I genuinely enjoy.Before taking on strategic governance leadership, I served as Staff Technical Program Manager for Security at LiveRamp where I drove program management efforts across teams to align our security protocols effectively. One highlight was championing new engineering tools that streamlined processes significantly—a project that not only improved internal efficiencies but also enhanced customer trust.During my time at Akamai Technologies as Principal Program Manager - Cloud Security, I had the opportunity to lead strategic programs contributing to an impressive revenue transformation of over $100 million into sustainable growth avenues. This role taught me how pivotal effective communication is within cross-functional teams when tackling complex problems related to cybersecurity.Outside of work, I\'m an advocate for lifelong learning and continuous improvement—always exploring new technologies or methodologies (and countries, 55 so far!) that can further enhance our operational capabilities and also our lives! I believe this curiosity fuels not just my professional growth but also inspires those around me to push boundaries.If you\'re interested in discussing innovative strategies regarding cybersecurity or data privacy—or just want to chat about the latest trends—feel free to reach out via email!

Experience

1. Director, Governance Pmo Security, Data Privacy & Legal

   LiveRamp

   May 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Promoted to launch and lead LiveRamp’s Governance Program Management Office, translating regulatory, security, and data-ethics requirements into an integrated portfolio that safeguards trust, accelerates innovation, and gives executives real-time clarity on risk and ROI• Own the Governance PMO - portfolio of security, privacy/data-ethics, and legal initiatives driving risk reduction and operational excellence across the enterprise.• Translate regulatory & threat landscapes into action: partner with the CISO, General Counsel, and Data Ethics Lead to deliver GDPR/CCPA, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and emerging AI-governance (42001) requirements on time and on budget.• Stand-up crisp PMO cadence: institute stage-gate reviews, KPI/OKR dashboards, and executive readouts, boosting schedule predictability and cutting issue-to-resolution cycle time.• Embed a culture of transparency and trust—build Board-level governance scorecards and risk heat-maps that inform strategic funding and M&A decisions.• Champion LiveRamp’s mission to set the industry benchmark for ethical, privacy-safe data collaboration.

Education

• City St George’s, University of London

  Business Computing Systems, Computer Science

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Marketing Communications
• Crm
• Android Development
• Product Design
• Financial Analysis
• Product Launch
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Product Marketing
• Iptv
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Process
• Project Management
• Issue Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Waterfall
• Object Oriented Systems
• Oop
• Tibco
• Order Management
• Certified Project Manager
• Provisioning
• Software Design
• Business Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Telecommunications Billing
• Project Delivery
• Uml
• Mobile Devices
• Product Management
• Agile Methodolgy
• Solution Design
• Taking New Products to Market
• Prince2
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Online Marketing