Kimberly Waters

Kimberly Waters is a seasoned security and technology professional with extensive experience in security program management and operations. Currently serving as a Staff Security Program Manager at GitLab since April 2024, Kimberly develops and implements security strategies that align with organizational goals. Prior roles include Director of Business Technology, Operations, and Engineering at Chainalysis, where leadership of a nine-member team included managing a hardware lifecycle program and overseeing user access management projects. Kimberly's previous experience at Facebook involved managing security operations and a team of security analysts, while earlier roles at the U.S. Department of State involved managing complex, cross-functional projects in eDiplomacy. An academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Project Management and an Associate of Arts in Information Technology and Web Design from the University of Phoenix.