Tara Schuler
About Tara Schuler
Tara Schuler serves as the Director of Data Protection & Compliance at Poly, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in data privacy and security, having worked in various roles at Polycom and Sony Pictures Entertainment over the past two decades.
Current Role at Poly
Tara Schuler serves as the Director of Data Protection & Compliance at Poly, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data protection strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her extensive experience in data privacy and security contributes to her effectiveness in this leadership position.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Tara Schuler has held multiple roles at Polycom. She worked as an Information Security Analyst from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on safeguarding sensitive information. She then transitioned to the role of Data Privacy Architect for a brief period in 2017, followed by her position as Senior Manager, Data Privacy from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at Polycom spanned a total of four years.
Career at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Tara Schuler's career at Sony Pictures Entertainment included several key positions. She began as an IT Help Desk staff member from 1998 to 2000, moving on to serve as an Information Security Analyst from 2000 to 2008. She then took on the role of Investigative Services & eDiscovery Specialist from 2008 to 2011, followed by Investigative Services & eDiscovery Manager from 2011 to 2012. Finally, she was the Director of eDiscovery, Lab Management & Investigations from 2012 to 2014, accumulating over a decade of experience at the company.
Educational Background
Tara Schuler completed her high school education at Crescenta Valley High School from 1990 to 1994. She then attended College of the Canyons, where she studied Humanities and earned an Associate of Arts degree from 1995 to 1996. This educational foundation supported her career in information security and data protection.