Salvador Barragan is the current director of data strategy and governance at Freddie Mac. Prior to his current position he held records and archives director positions with the International Monetary Fund and Inter-American Development Bank. He holds graduate degrees in history and theology from Duquesne and Franciscan University of Steubenville as well as numerous professional designations including Certified Knowledge Manager, AIIM SharePoint Practitioner & Specialist Certification, ACA Certified Archivist, AIIM BPM Specialist and Practitioner Certification, and AIIM ERM Master Certification. Salvador’s research interests are focused on the intersection of electronically stored information appraisal, decision making and the influence of social mood within the context of the private sector.

Dissertation Title: Appraisal and retention of information in the private sector: A case study 

San José Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Franks

Education:

• PhD, Queensland University of Technology
• MA, History (Archival Science), Duquesne University
• MA, Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• BA, History, Arizona State University
• BS, Business Operations, Devry University

Current or Most Recent Position:

• Director of Data Strategy and Governance at Freddie Mac