Sharon B.

Sharon B. has a diverse work experience history. Sharon currently holds the position of Data Protection Officer at The Linux Foundation since August 2022. Prior to this, Sharon had been working as a Principal Consultant at Cyber Privacy & Governance Consulting since 2014, focusing on data privacy, protection, and governance.

Sharon also has a background in privacy analysis and strategy consulting. From September 2020 to the present, Sharon worked as a Senior Global Privacy Analyst at a Global Medical Device and Technology firm for TEKsystems. Sharon also served as a Project Leader and Data Privacy Strategy Consultant at a Large Financial Services firm from March 2019 to August 2020, also for TEKsystems.

Sharon has also held leadership roles in non-profit organizations. Sharon was the Director of Operations and Finance for Keystone Community Services from September 2016 to December 2017. Additionally, they served as the Director of Operations Strategy and Finance for NeighborWorks Home Partners from January 2015 to September 2016.

Their earlier work experience includes serving as the Director of Administration and Compliance for Volunteer Lawyers Network from August 2007 to January 2015.

Sharon B. has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Business and Management from Metro State University. Sharon also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Science and Programming from Hennepin Technical College.

In addition to their degrees, Sharon B. has obtained several certifications. Sharon is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) from the Scrum Alliance®, and has completed the Executive Director Leadership Development program from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Sharon is also a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Minnesota, certified by the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. The specific years or months in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.