Shanda Woods

Music | Fitness | Tech Nerd

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About

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For over a decade, I was a fitness coach and yoga teacher for some of the most prestigious studios in Honolulu then in New York City. At the same time, I pursued my love for music as a Brooklyn-based indie musician, performing in bands called We Are the Wilderness and A Place Both Wonderful and Strange (under the solo artist name OKTI), which earned us a mention in Rolling Stone!

My dual careers in fitness and music taught me to be an entrepreneur, business owner, and leader. As a musician, I reinforced my sense of innovation, creativity, and deep artistry alongside business skills such as marketing, financial planning, resource allocation, brand development, and audience engagement. Coaching people for over 17 years helped me develop the ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and compassion, transforming chaos into structure and empowering individuals to realize their full potential.

After a life-changing software engineering bootcamp experience, I transitioned into the tech industry. My diverse academic background spanning Psychology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, AI, and Cybersecurity has equipped me with a unique skill set. This combination of knowledge and experience has opened doors to work at incredible companies like OneTrust and Stack Overflow. Today, I serve as a Technical Program Manager specializing in Cybersecurity at one of the world’s largest fiber and cloud infrastructure service companies. These experiences have deeply influenced my approach to life as well as the way I work!

What else am I doing currently? Personally- I still make music for fun (maybe someday I will release stuff again) and teach yoga on a volunteer basis. Professionally- I’m currently pursuing my CompTIA Security+ cert, on deck is an ADHD coaching certification and my CISSP.

If you found any of this cool or helpful, please feel free to connect with me to learn or chat more!

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