Shayne Barr

Shayne Barr is a highly experienced security professional with a strong background in threat modeling, fraud prevention, and risk management. Currently serving as a Staff Security Engineer at Etsy since November 2016, Shayne has played a pivotal role in consulting with product teams to develop resilient software and serves as the lead technical point of contact for payments fraud. With a track record of implementing effective security solutions, Shayne has previously held various roles at Kickstarter from August 2012 to November 2016, culminating in the position of Director of Trust & Safety, where risk and compliance operations were led. Shayne's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Columbia University.