Testimonials
What colleagues, managers, and collaborators have to say
About These Testimonials
These testimonials come from colleagues, managers, founders, and collaborators across various industries where I've worked. They reflect my approach to leadership, technical excellence, and commitment to human-first principles in everything I do.
Voices from My Network
"Naya is an exceptional leader who combines deep technical expertise with genuine empathy for people. Her human-first approach to security transformed our team's culture and significantly improved our security posture."
Morgan Stanley Executive
Former Manager
Leadership"Working with Naya on our InfoSec initiatives was transformative. She didn't just implement policies—she built a security culture where people felt supported, not threatened. Our team's awareness improved dramatically."
UBS Security Team
Security Colleague
Security"Naya's development skills are matched only by her commitment to clean code and user experience. She built our platform from scratch and it's been the backbone of our business for 3+ years."
Tech Startup Founder
CEO
Development"As a mentor and educator, Naya has a gift for breaking down complex topics into digestible concepts. She helped me transition into tech and continuously challenges me to grow."
Per Scholas Mentee
Career Mentee
Mentorship"Naya's approach to compliance automation saved us countless hours and reduced risk significantly. She understands not just the "what" but the "why" behind each requirement."
Fortune 500 Compliance Officer
Director
Compliance"Working with Naya on Frauvis was incredible. She has a rare ability to understand what creators need and build solutions that actually solve real problems. Her commitment to fairness in tech is inspiring."
Female Founder
Frauvis User
Entrepreneurship"Naya brought both technical excellence and strategic thinking to our InfoSec program. She doesn't just fix immediate problems—she builds systems that scale and adapt."
Google Security Team
Security Architect Colleague
Security"Her writing on security culture and diversity in tech is thoughtful and actionable. Naya walks the walk—she genuinely cares about making the industry more inclusive."
Tech Industry Analyst
Journalist
Thought Leadership"Naya is a polymath in the best sense—she brings creativity, technical depth, and business acumen to every project. She's someone who gets things done without sacrificing quality."
Creative Director
Collaborator
Collaboration"Beyond her technical skills, Naya is a connector. She builds bridges between security teams, developers, and leadership. That's rare and incredibly valuable."
IT Operations Manager
Colleague
LeadershipWhat People Notice
Human-First Leadership
I prioritize people and empathy in every decision, whether building teams, implementing security, or designing products.
Technical Excellence
Deep expertise across security, development, and IT strategy—combined with a commitment to clean code and best practices.
Continuous Learning
Polymath approach to education across IT, security, creative coding, art, psychology, and history. 50-100+ books annually.
Proactive Mindset
I build systems that anticipate problems before they happen—from security culture to scalable infrastructure.
Diversity & Inclusion
Genuine commitment to making tech more inclusive and accessible.
Creative Problem-Solving
Unique blend of technical thinking and creative approach to challenges across development, design, and strategy.
Featured & Recognized
- •Featured in Dashlane Blog on cybersecurity culture and human-centric security
- •Huffington Post article: "How This Tech Training Program Helped Build My Future"
- •Featured in Business Insider for DEI and inclusive hiring practices
- •Podcast appearances and speaking engagements on security, diversity, and remote work
- •Contributor to industry publications on InfoSec strategy and startup culture
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