About

Name: Gilbert Mendoza
Location: Temecula, California U.S.A.

Professional Summary:
I currently serve as a Systems Engineer for Cisco in Southern California, USA. Previously I held positions with EMC Corporation as a Technology Consultant, Executive Vice President (EVP) / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for PTSG , and for seven years I also managed Network Engineering and Information Security operations for Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Over the years, I have built a strong career in the Gaming and Hospitality industry, working for slot machine and gaming system manufacturers, and one of the largest casinos in the country, Pechanga Resort & Casino.  My technical background includes enterprise computing platforms, network engineering and information security.

I am an active supporter of Open Source initiatives, especially those involving GNU/Linux and cross platform compatibility.

Personal Summary:
I am happily married to my wife Virenda Mendoza, with whom whom I enjoy raising our three children together.  She’s brilliant, beautiful, and uses Ubuntu Linux exclusively.  So… I’m one lucky guy.  :-)