AJ Richter (B.A.) is a technical data protection analyst at TechGDPR. While completing her bachelor’s in Computer Science from Reed College, she received several grants and worked on various research projects. She has a natural inclination for graphic design and loves developing infographics to help communicate complex topics for clients and her team. Her programming experience allows her to engage with technical teams on functional and non-functional privacy requirements, and to perform in-depth reviews and analysis.
She has published research dealing with the intersection of social studies and computer science. Her final thesis deals with information theory and privacy in the digital age.
Professional Experience
Technical Data Protection Analyst
TechGDPR | 2023 – Present
- Performing technical assessments for website compliance
- Providing technical support to colleagues as well as internal IT support
- Development of external websites for promotional and informational purposes
Teaching Assistant
Reed College | 2021 – 2022
- Helped students in an upper level networks course
- Graded course work and hosted information sessions with specific network related topics
Qualifications & Education
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science | Reed College | 2022
Skills
- Technical privacy assessments
- Python
- Linux / CLI
- Website development
- Graphic design
- Data security and encryption
- C++
- Java