David Baca
About David Baca
David Baca is a Senior Associate at Schellman, specializing in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance with a focus on information security and data privacy. He has a background in Military Intelligence and holds multiple professional certifications, including CISSP and CISM.
Work at Schellman
David Baca has been employed at Schellman as a Senior Associate since 2020. In this role, he focuses on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), particularly in the areas of information security and data privacy. His responsibilities include advising clients on risk management strategies to safeguard personnel, property, and information assets. Baca's expertise contributes to enhancing the security posture of organizations, ensuring they meet compliance requirements.
Military Experience
David Baca served in the United States Army as an Intelligence Director (CPT) from 2009 to 2015 at Fort Hood, Texas. During his six years of service, he specialized in military intelligence, which included planning and analysis, intelligence and data collection, and personnel security. His military background has equipped him with skills in risk management and operational security, which he applies in his current role.
Previous Positions
Before joining Schellman, David Baca worked as a Security Consultant at Insight Cloud + Data Center Transformation from 2017 to 2020 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He also briefly held the position of Virtual Account Executive Candidate at Tech Qualled in 2017. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in information security and compliance.
Education and Expertise
David Baca earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds multiple professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, PCI-QSA, GMON, GSEC, GCCC, and ClPP-E (GDPR). His educational background and certifications demonstrate his commitment to maintaining expertise in the fields of information security and compliance.
Certifications and Specializations
David Baca possesses several professional certifications that highlight his expertise in information security and compliance. These include CISSP, CISM, CISA, PCI-QSA, GMON, GSEC, GCCC, and ClPP-E (GDPR). His specialization in conducting PCI DSS assessments enables organizations to achieve compliance and improve their security measures.