Christian Turner
About Christian Turner
Christian Turner is an IT Information Security professional with over 25 years of experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 1991. He advocates for work-life balance and plans to engage in pro bono work in Latin America after retirement, focusing on secure electronic healthcare systems.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Christian Turner has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for a total of 18 years, beginning his tenure in 1991. He initially served as a System Manager / Information Security until 1999. After a decade-long break, he returned to LLNL in 2009 and has since held the position of IT Information Security. His extensive experience at LLNL has provided him with a robust foundation in information security and software development.
Education and Expertise
Christian Turner studied at the University of San Francisco, focusing on Health Informatics, where he completed his Graduate Studies from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology, with a minor in Biology, from UC San Diego between 1985 and 1988. His education complements his expertise in implementing the HIPAA security rule and the US-EU Data Shield, as well as his significant experience in the de-identification of HIPAA-related and other protected data.
Background
Christian Turner has a diverse background in information security and healthcare informatics. His career spans several roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has developed a strong interest in healthcare and informatics ethics. He advocates for a healthy work-life balance and actively engages with other professionals in the information system security field. His commitment to community service is evident in his plans to work pro bono in Latin America after retirement.
Future Plans and Community Engagement
After retirement, Christian Turner plans to focus on pro bono work in Latin America, specifically targeting the implementation of open-source secure electronic healthcare record systems in underprivileged rural communities. He aims to develop Spanish language interfaces to enhance interoperability between rural clinics and established electronic health record systems, demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare access and technology in underserved areas.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Christian Turner enjoys geocaching, a hobby that combines hiking and puzzle-solving. This activity reflects his interest in exploration and problem-solving, which are also relevant to his professional work in information security and healthcare informatics.