Donald (DJ) Saltarelli, CISSP

Donald (DJ) Saltarelli, CISSP has over 20 years of experience in the field of information security. Donald (DJ) most recently worked as the SVP, Head of Information Security at Lender Price since April 2018. Prior to that, they served as the IS Security Manager, Head of Information Security at Hyperloop One from August 2016 to April 2018.

From 2012 to 2016, Donald worked at DataDirect Networks as the Manager of IT Operations & Security. Donald (DJ) was directly responsible for managing the datacenter, server, hypervisor, storage, and telecom infrastructure, as well as the messaging systems, security, availability, and incident response. Donald (DJ) also supervised the network operations and security team and led various IT projects involving business process analysis, system design, security risk assessment, and integration.

Before joining DataDirect Networks, Donald worked at the City of Pasadena as a Senior Info Systems Engineer from August 2010 to January 2012. In this role, they led a team in implementing new IT solutions and improving existing systems to align with the organization's IT Strategic Plan. Donald (DJ) also managed the city's datacenter, server, hypervisor, and storage infrastructure, messaging systems, security, and availability. Donald (DJ) played a crucial role as a lead technical resource for IT projects involving system design, security, and integration.

From March 2009 to August 2010, Donald worked as an Information Security Engineer at DIRECTV, where they conducted security risk and vulnerability assessments on critical infrastructure and applications. Donald (DJ) developed and maintained security standards and policies and performed security and compliance-driven vulnerability assessments.

Donald's earlier experience includes working as a Systems Engineer at Sheppard Mullin from 2003 to 2009, where they designed and maintained secure messaging systems and other critical systems for a law firm. Donald (DJ) was responsible for ensuring stability and maximizing uptime of these systems and also developed a disaster recovery plan.

Donald (DJ) started their career as an NT/UNIX Sys Admin at UC Irvine from 1999 to 2004, where they designed, implemented, and maintained Windows and UNIX/Linux network systems. Donald (DJ) also provided hardware and software support to faculty and researchers and secured diverse systems in research labs.

Donald's first job in the field was as a Computer Lab Manager at Claremont McKenna College from 1994 to 1998. In this role, they designed and maintained network systems for the campus, managed student employees, and led website development projects.

Overall, Donald Saltarelli has a strong and diverse background in information security, with experience in leadership, system design, risk assessment, compliance, and incident response.

Donald (DJ) Saltarelli, CISSP earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy from Claremont McKenna College. Donald (DJ) attended the college from 1990 to 1994.