David Cendejas, Cpp
About David Cendejas, Cpp
David Cendejas is the Director of Security at CoreSite in Santa Clara, CA, with a background in law enforcement and insurance claims supervision.
Current Role at CoreSite
David Cendejas is currently the Director of Security at CoreSite in Santa Clara, CA. He is responsible for overseeing security operations and ensuring compliance with a range of industry standards including PCI-DSS, SOC 1&2, OSHA, ISO, and HIPAA. Cendejas has played a key role in transitioning security services from contractual to proprietary, as well as developing standard operating procedures and other supporting policies. He also oversees the planning, implementation, and deployment of access control infrastructure, and manages the company's national security program budget.
Previous Law Enforcement Experience
Before joining CoreSite, David Cendejas had a 14-year-long career in law enforcement. He worked at the San Jose Police Department and the Mountain View Police Department from 1997 to 2011 in San Jose, CA, and Mountain View, CA. During his tenure, he graduated as the top student in his class from the South Bay Regional Police Academy.
Insurance Industry Experience
David Cendejas also has substantial experience in the insurance industry. Between 1990 and 1997, he worked as an Injury Claims Supervisor and Commercial Claims Examiner for State Farm Insurance Company and Chubb Group of Insurance Companies in San Jose, CA.
Educational Background
David Cendejas holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University, which he earned between 1986 and 1990. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Bellarmine College Prep, earning his diploma in General Education from 1982 to 1986.
Certifications and Professional Development
David Cendejas is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). He is also pursuing a Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification, with a target completion date of June 2020. Additionally, Cendejas is certified in CPR by the American Red Cross and is bilingual in Spanish.