David D. Sandoval

About David D. Sandoval

I am a mission‑driven Data Privacy and Compliance Leader with a career shaped by service, accountability, and developing people. My foundation comes from 26 years as a Navy Senior Chief, where I learned how to lead with clarity, build high‑performing teams, and create cultures grounded in trust and responsibility. Those lessons carried directly into my work in privacy consulting and compliance, where the stakes are high and the need for disciplined, steady leadership is even higher.My professional experience spans privacy architecture reviews, data lifecycle governance, risk management, incident response, and building privacy‑by‑design practices that engineering and product teams can actually use. I take complex regulatory and technical requirements and turn them into clear, practical solutions that strengthen systems and reduce risk. Whether the challenge involves GDPR, HIPAA, CPRA, NIST, or emerging AI governance, I focus on operational excellence and real‑world execution.What sets me apart is how I lead. I believe in developing people, not just processes. I have rebuilt teams, stabilized programs, and created environments where people understand the mission and take ownership of their work. My coaching background reinforces that approach. Working with youth athletes has sharpened my ability to connect, mentor, and bring out the best in individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels. It has also strengthened my belief that leadership is about presence, consistency, and setting a standard others want to rise to.I care deeply about privacy because it is ultimately about people. It is about protecting trust, strengthening organizations, and ensuring that technology is built and used with integrity. I bring a steady hand, technical depth, and a builder’s mindset to every team I join.I am at my best when I am solving hard problems, bringing order to complexity, and helping organizations move from reactive compliance to proactive, resilient governance. If you are looking for a leader who can elevate your privacy program, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and build a culture of accountability and excellence, I welcome the connection.

Experience

1. Jr Nba San Antonio Spurs Youth Coach (t & C Austin, Texas)

   Spurs Sports & Entertainment

   Dec 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's degree, Business (Concentration in Management)

• The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science

  Master of Engineering (MEng.), Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance

• U.S. Navy Physical Fitness School/SUBASE Kingsbay, GA.

  Navy Physical Fitness

  2003 — 2003

• U.S. Navy Instructor School/Recruit Division Commander School/NTC Great Lakes, IL

  Navy Instructor/Recruit Division Commander

  1998 — 1998

• U.S. Navy Small Boat/OIC Small Craft School/NAVPHIBASE Little Creek, VA.

  Certified Navy Small Boat/Small Craft

  2004 — 2004

• Syracuse University

  Onward to Opportunity (O2O) - Industry Certification (ISC2 - CISSP) Course, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2020 — 2020

• U.S. Naval War College

  Senior Enlisted Academy Class 131, Military and Strategic Leadership

Skills

• Privacy Law
• Navy
• Nist 800-53
• Government
• Discretion
• Congressional
• Program Management
• Military
• Weapons
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Executive Support
• Team Leadership
• Irs Assessments
• Management
• Team Building
• Records Management
• Joint Military Operations
• Operational Planning
• Counterterrorism
• Security Management
• Defense
• Military Operations
• Irs Assessments
• Dod
• National Security
• Physical Education
• Privacy Policies
• Privacy Compliance
• Executive Management
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Intelligence
• Security Clearance
• Tactical Planning
• Team Mentoring
• Privacy Regulations
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Training