Bob Vail

Bob Vail has extensive work experience in the field of information security and IT management. In 1999, they started as the Director of IT at OneViewNetworks and later joined Digital Insight when it acquired the company. Bob then worked as the Director of IT, supporting the SF development office. In 2001, Bob became an IT Manager at Fisher Investments, where they played a key role in the company's rapid growth and the technical deployment of the Camus, WA DataCenter. From 2012 to 2013, they served as the Sr. Director of IT Operations at Fremont Bank, overseeing infrastructure and operations. In 2013, Bob joined Pivotal Software as the Director of Information Security, providing leadership and design expertise for adapting security practices to an agile software development environment. Bob then worked as the President of Security4Charities, a charity that matches volunteer Information Security Professionals with charities in need of technological assistance. Bob also served as the Director of Information Security CISSP at National Mortgage Insurance Corporation from 2016 to 2019. In 2020, they joined Citrine Informatics as the Director of Security & IT / CISO / DPO. Currently, Bob is the Founder and CEO of Woodside Security Consultants, LLC, where they offer a range of information security consulting services and security solutions.

Bob Vail's education history includes attending California State University Northridge (CSUN) to study Music Performance, specifically in the field of Vocal. The specific start and end years of their enrollment at CSUN are not provided. Additionally, Bob also attended Heald College-San Francisco, but the details about their degree or field of study at that institution are not specified.

In addition to their educational background, Bob has obtained several certifications. In 2020, they received certifications in "Securing Containers at the Speed of DevOps," "Mobile Security from Every Angle," and "The Privacy Regulation Roadmap" from (ISC)². In 2015, they achieved the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, also from (ISC)². Furthermore, in 1988, Bob obtained a Commercial Pilot, Rotorcraft - Helicopter certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.