Jay Ar Garcia
About Jay Ar Garcia
Jay Ar Garcia serves as the Global Information Security Manager and Data Privacy Officer at InDebted, where he leads various certification processes including PCI-DSS and SOC2. He has extensive experience in information security and data privacy management across multiple countries and has held various roles in different organizations throughout his career.
Work at InDebted
Jay Ar Garcia serves as the Global Information Security Manager and Data Privacy Officer at InDebted since 2021. In this role, he leads the implementation of PCI-DSS SAQ-D Multi-Site Certification and oversees the SOC2 Multi-Site Certification process as a Lead Implementer. He manages various projects related to CyberSecurity, Information Security, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Business Continuity Management, and Disaster Recovery. Additionally, he serves as the Lead Implementer and Auditor for the Integrated Management System, focusing on ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 Multi-Site Certification.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining InDebted, Jay Ar Garcia accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He worked at Shopee as the Head of Information Security and Data Privacy from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was a Supervisor Reporting / Business Analyst at Convergys from 2014 to 2016. His earlier roles at SPi Global included Business Process Analyst, Quality Control Team Leader, Quality Inspector, and Data Technician, spanning from 2005 to 2014. He also served as a Business Process Improvement Analyst at Chubb from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jay Ar Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation - Lucena, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also completed his elementary education at Lucena East I Elementary School and his secondary education at Quezon National High School. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in information security and data privacy, which he has applied across multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and the UK.
Certifications and Specializations
In his current role, Jay Ar Garcia focuses on achieving Multi-Site Certifications for PCI-DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001:2013, and ISO 9001:2015. His responsibilities include leading the implementation and auditing processes for these certifications. His specialization in CyberSecurity, Information Security, and Data Privacy is complemented by his experience managing projects related to Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery.