David Mendoza Jr.

David Mendoza Jr. currently serves as the Information Security Manager at San Antonio Water System, beginning in August 2023. Prior to this role, David held multiple positions at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, including Chief Information Security and Data Officer from September 2018 to August 2023, where responsibilities included ensuring compliance with IT security policies and collaboration across departments to meet regulatory requirements. As Network Engineer III, David led network engineering projects, overseeing daily operations for various network services. Additional experience includes roles as Senior Network Engineer at ActioNet, Inc., and Network Specialist at URS Corporation, supporting medical facilities with network deployment and troubleshooting. David's career also includes military service, where responsibilities spanned information systems project management and education as a Cisco Instructor. David holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.