Summary
John Kim is a principal team manager at Microsoft with 11+ years of experience leading privacy, security, and compliance for Office 365 and Cloud Data Services. He directs cross-functional teams of privacy, pen test, and compliance SMEs to review product releases, manage incidents, and maintain ISO/SOC certifications for global commercial and consumer customers. CIPT-certified, he blends engineering-minded risk management with vendor and operational oversight to ensure data protection, retention, RBAC, and regulatory compliance at scale. His background spans enterprise HR risk programs, SOX and business continuity leadership, and long-standing vendor strategy—skills he now applies to AI/ML-enabled product initiatives. Notably, his career path pairs a mechanical engineering degree with a Master of Divinity, reflecting an uncommon mix of analytical rigor and ethical perspective in privacy leadership. Based in Renton, WA, he’s known for turning complex regulatory requirements into practical, auditable controls that support rapid feature delivery.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, BSME, Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies, Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies at Trinity International University