Selena Dao

Selena Dao is a Senior Field Sales Engineer at Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity company. She has a unique background, transitioning from a career as a practicing chemist to the tech industry. Dao joined Trend Micro after participating in their Next-Gen Cyber Defenders program in 2020, despite having no prior experience in IT or cybersecurity. Her passion for learning and willingness to embrace new challenges were key factors in her successful career shift.13

Dao holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. Her role at Trend Micro involves not only technical sales but also emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as empathy and understanding customer needs. She believes that success in cybersecurity does not solely depend on technical knowledge but also on collaboration and continuous learning.1

In her current position, she actively engages with clients to provide solutions that enhance their cybersecurity posture, leveraging her unique perspective as someone who transitioned into tech from a different field. Dao's journey highlights the potential for diverse backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to the cybersecurity sector.124