Robert Sulzer
About Robert Sulzer
Robert Sulzer serves as the Director of Information Security at Balto, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in security and systems engineering, with previous roles at various organizations, including ExtraHop and Discover Financial Services.
Work at Balto
Robert Sulzer has served as the Director of Information Security at Balto since 2022. In this role, he leads the company's security initiatives and oversees the implementation of security protocols. He previously held the position of Senior Application Security Engineer at Balto for eight months in 2022. Sulzer has been instrumental in conducting security risk assessments and vulnerability scans across Balto's infrastructure, applications, and data. He has also collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Balto, Robert Sulzer accumulated extensive experience in information security and systems engineering. He worked at ExtraHop as a Systems Engineer II from 2020 to 2022, and as Systems Engineer I for five months in 2020. Additionally, he served as a Systems/Security Engineer at Uptake from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include positions at Discover Financial Services as a Sr. Systems Administrator and at Textura Corporation as a Security Application Support/Linux Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Robert Sulzer has pursued education in fields relevant to information security. He studied Ethical Hacking at UW Professional & Continuing Education, earning a certificate in 2022. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in Computer Networking Systems from ITT Technical Institute-Mount Prospect, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in security measures and risk management.
Achievements in Security Management
During his tenure at Balto, Robert Sulzer has led the company through successful security audits, including SOC2 Type II and PCI-DSS. He has achieved a 50% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities through strategic security measures. Additionally, he has increased security awareness within the organization by 25% through targeted training and initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing the security culture at Balto.
Military Background
Robert Sulzer served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal (E-4) from 1999 to 2003. His military experience has contributed to his discipline and leadership skills, which he applies in his current role in information security.