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Meet Information Technology Principal Yabin Su

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office.

Meet Information Technology Principal Yabin Su, who has been with our office for 14 years, and as an I.T. professional, she has been responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting the DA’s intranet and public-facing website. Read more about what inspired Yabin to pursue a career at the DA’s Office, below.

Why did you choose a career in public service/what inspired you to pursue this career?

“I was driven to choose a career in public service by my belief in contributing to the public good and the sense of self-fulfillment I get in serving others. Being a part of the DA’s office, applying my skills to support the office, the victims, and bringing justice to the people have all made this a fulfilling job.”

What does AAPI Month mean to you/why is it important?

“AAPI month is a time to celebrate and honor the rich culture, history, contributions, and achievements of AAPI communities in our country. As a member of the AAPI community, I see this month as an opportunity to raise awareness for the challenges we face, build connections among our communities, reflect on our roots, and reconnect with our traditions.”

A fun fact about you or what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

“In my free time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful beaches and countless trails that San Diego has to offer. One of my favorite things to do is to cook fusion Chinese food.”

Chief Technology Officer Julian Shelby.

Meet Chief Technology Officer Julian Shelby

In honor of Black History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of February, the DA’s Office is featuring stories of employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service.

Meet the DA’s Chief Technology Officer, Julian Shelby, who leads the DA’s Information Technology Department, including cybersecurity. He began his County career with the DA’s Office in March 1998 and left with Child Support Enforcement when it separated from the DA’s Office to become Child Support Services. He returned in May 2024 as the Chief Information Security Officer (cybersecurity) after nearly 18 years with the County Technology Office. Read more about what inspired him to pursue a career at the DA’s Office, below.

What inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement/ at the DA’s Office?

“I dreamed of being Q from the James Bond movies because I thought it would be awesome to invent cool gadgets. I switched from electronics to IT when I was hired by the DA’s Office, which was pure happenstance. Returning has been a blessing! Proud that my mother retried from law enforcement as a civilian as will I.”

What does African American History Month mean to you?

“African American History Month to me is a time when those of us from black African descent get to reflect on both the struggles and subsequent successes of our forefathers. I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana to a civil rights activist mother and a civil rights attorney father, who is not of African descent. Ironically, it was my father who named me Julian after the civil rights leader, Julian Bond, and my middle name Kenyatta is from Jomo Kenyatta, the first anti-colonial president of Kenya.”

Anything else you want to share?

“Yes. A piece from the great Langston Hughes: ‘O, I’m the man who sailed those early seas In search of what I meant to be my home — For I’m the one who left dark Ireland’s shore, And Poland’s plain, and England’s grassy lea, And torn from Black Africa’s strand I came To build a “homeland of the free.’