Inside Exterro: Gilberto Costa, Director of Product Management, Privacy
Every company has its own unique culture, shaped not only by business goals but also by the people behind them—and that’s certainly true of Exterro. With team members spread across the United States and around the world, working across privacy, e-discovery, and digital forensics, Exterro brings together a diverse mix of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. This diversity is highlighted in the Inside Exterro blog series.
While diversity is celebrated, what truly defines Exterro’s culture are the shared qualities across its team: a passion for their work and customers, along with a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
In this first profile, we meet Gilberto Costa, Director of Product Management for Privacy. He highlights the creative freedom he enjoys at Exterro, emphasizing the ability to be himself while contributing meaningful value to both the company and his personal growth.
In his role, Gilberto focuses on developing tools that simplify compliance processes and improve the daily work of privacy professionals. By reducing time spent on repetitive tasks—such as reviewing lengthy questionnaires—these tools allow professionals to concentrate on higher-value activities that require their expertise.
He points to a tangible impact of this work: privacy officers and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) can now save significant time. Tasks that once took 25–30 minutes can now be completed in seconds using smart data inventory dashboards. These tools help identify applicable regulations, highlight privacy risks, and prioritize actions more effectively—enabling teams to do more with fewer resources.
Like many in the field, Gilberto faces the ongoing challenge of a rapidly evolving privacy landscape. However, he notes that a strong research team helps Exterro stay current with regulatory changes, ensuring their solutions remain relevant and effective.
For those interested in joining the team, Exterro encourages exploring opportunities on their careers page.
