David Kidd
Author | Data Center Operations | Governance, Risk and Compliance Executive | Compliance Officer | GRC | Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Compliance | Business Continuity | Mission Critical Digital Infrastructure
- Role
- Founder at Praesidium Grc
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Kidd
Senior Executive with over 20 years of proven leadership in data center operations, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance roles, successfully bridging connections between business leaders, regulators, auditors, and technology experts. Skillfully facilitates collaboration between diverse stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Achieves alignment of critical systems with compliance mandates, bolstering risk management.Notable contributions to professional literature, including authorship of numerous articles. Adept at crafting professional papers and delivering informative talks on information technology subjects, sharing insights on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and evolving IT trends. Demonstrates deep familiarity with diverse regulatory frameworks and compliance standards, facilitating effective navigation of complex regulatory environments.Earned ITIL, CRISC, and PCI-P certifications and demonstrates deep familiarity with diverse regulatory frameworks and compliance standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and HITRUST.
Experience
Founder
Jan 2026 — Present
Praesidium GRC is a specialized governance, risk, and compliance advisory focused on helping organizations strengthen resilience, reduce risk exposure, and achieve audit-ready compliance. The firm delivers expert services such as risk assessments, vendor-risk management, data center and infrastructure compliance, policy development, business continuity planning, and multi-framework readiness (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others). Praesidium GRC combines executive-level experience with practical, implementation-focused support to give clients clear guidance, measurable risk reduction, and confidence in their security and compliance posture.
Education
Wofford College
Bachelor's degree, Business-Economics
Skills
- Risk Management
- Commissioning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Continuity
- Governance
- IT Audit
- Business Analysis
- IT Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Telecommunications
- Data Center
- Hipaa
- Management
- Legal Affairs
- U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
- Pci Dss
- Information Technology
- Security
- Iso 27001
- Cloud Computing
- Public Speaking
- Information Security
- Disaster Recovery
- General Data Protection Regulation (Gdpr)
- Insurance
- Contract Management
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