Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Marios Gyftos

Marios Gyftos

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enjoys playing basketball and chess.

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enj... Show more

Vatsal Sanghi

Vatsal Sanghi

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances.

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances... Show more

Nicola McNeely

Nicola McNeely

Nicola McNeely has been a pioneer in blockchain since 2013. She worked at The Royal Mint between 2013 and 2018 creating the world's first stablecoin, RMG, which was a gold backed token for institutional investors for payment and remittance. From 2018 to date she has worked in Web3 and acts for some of Fortune Magazine's Nifty Fifty - the most influential people in the world of NFTs, Web3 infrastructure providers, exchanges, artists, creators etc. She was a keynote speaker at NFT NYC 2022 and spoke on a panel event with her colleague Dan Hyde (HCR Law) and Timothy Spangler (Dechert) on Legal and Regulatory issues in Web3 - what's coming and what you can do about it!

Nicola McNeely has been a pioneer in blockchain since 2013. She worked at The Royal Mint between 2013 and 2018 creating the world's first stablecoin, RMG, which was a gold backed token for institutional investors for payment and remittance. From 20... Show more

Kimberly Lancaster

Kimberly Lancaster

Director and Trusted Privacy Advisor who Directs Data Protection, Drives Operational Excellence, and Leads with Integrity by aligning with InfoSec, Security, Compliance. Data Privacy, GRC & Risk

Director and Trusted Privacy Advisor who Directs Data Protection, Drives Operational Excellence, and Leads with Integrity by aligning with InfoSec, Security, Compliance. Data Privacy, GRC & Risk Show more

Andrijano Djenisov

Andrijano Djenisov

Meet Andrijano Djenisov, a seasoned and dynamic leader who has navigated a diverse career path spanning over 15 years across various industries. His journey began with a solid foundation in computer science. But Andrijano's ambitions stretched far beyond the realms of technology; he continually sought out new challenges and opportunities to expand his skills and broaden his horizons.

Andrijano honed his leadership abilities and delved into the intricacies of business processes. He actively participated in a myriad of courses, training sessions, effective communication sessions, workshops, to bolster his competence as a proficient business professional. This investment in self-development would later yield fruitful results in his career trajectory.

Andrijano's career gained momentum as he assumed various managerial roles across diverse sectors such as IT, staffing agencies, and the hospitality industry. His knack for unraveling complex issues and devising effective solutions swiftly propelled him into the role of a respected leader within his organizations.

In 2016, Andrijano marked a significant milestone in his career by founding OpenCore B.V., that would later become RITD B.V. a company focused on testing, software development, technology, and innovation. As the co-founder and CEO, he steered the company towards success, earning a reputation for delivering high-quality services and groundbreaking solutions.

One of the standout aspects of Andrijano's expertise is his profound knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He has pioneered advanced AI models and contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer service through AI applications. His dedication to innovation and his ability to push the boundaries of technological advancement have cemented his status as a leading figure in the realm of AI and technology.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Andrijano has a broad interest in various subjects, including religion, biblical prophecies, and geopolitics. This curiosity reflects his versatile mind and his capacity to approach complex issues from multiple perspectives.

Andrijano's life and career serve as an inspiration to many, and his commitment to innovation and growth promises a bright future, both for his own ventures and the organizations he collaborates with. His story is a testament to perseverance, leadership, and boundless ambition.

Meet Andrijano Djenisov, a seasoned and dynamic leader who has navigated a diverse career path spanning over 15 years across various industries. His journey began with a solid foundation in computer science. But Andrijano's ambitions stretched far be... Show more

Markel Samuel

Markel Samuel

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security processes to aid in the defense against threats far and wide.

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security pro... Show more

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro is one of fifteen Youth Ambassadors for the Internet Society in the year of 2024. He holds a Master of Public Policy in Digital Technology from Sciences Po, and is a lawyer with expertise in digital/AI governance and digital development. He's worked for FAIR Forward - AI for All in Rwanda, a program by the GIZ aimed at advancing AI ecosystems in Africa and Asia. Currently, he's a Specialist Consultant for AI and Digital Transformation at UNESCO Headquarters.

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro is one of fifteen Youth Ambassadors for the Internet Society in the year of 2024. He holds a Master of Public Policy in Digital Technology from Sciences Po, and is a lawyer with expertise in digital/AI governance and digital d... Show more

Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette is a pioneering voice in the responsible artificial intelligence movement and the Founder of Patrun Inc., the first platform to legally license copyrighted works to AI companies while paying royalties to content owners. As a dynamic Data Science Strategist, Educator, and Podcast Host, she promotes ethical and transparent AI practices across industries and society.

Through Patrun, Alison is paving the way for AI innovation built on legitimate data sources and fair compensation for rights holders. Her venture addresses crucial issues around intellectual property rights and data ethics in the AI space.

Alison Cossette is a pioneering voice in the responsible artificial intelligence movement and the Founder of Patrun Inc., the first platform to legally license copyrighted works to AI companies while paying royalties to content owners. As a dynamic D... Show more

Maxine Aguila

Maxine Aguila

Conférencière en Développement Personnel par le Sport – Kinésithérapeute, Experte en Santé et Bien-être

Passionnée par l’amélioration de la vie personnelle et professionnelle à travers le sport, la nutrition et la gestion du bien-être, je me consacre à aider les individus à retrouver leur équilibre, à se dépasser et à prendre en main leur propre transformation.

Diplômée en kinésithérapie, j’ai exercé pendant plus de cinq ans, dont deux années en accompagnement individuel intensif avec mes patients. Cette expérience m’a permis de voir de près à quel point les souffrances physiques et émotionnelles sont interconnectées. Fascinée par la volonté humaine et notre capacité à transformer nos vies, j'ai complété ma formation avec un master en management de la santé et des certifications en nutrition. Je me suis spécialisée dans l'impact du rythme circadien, de l’alimentation, et de l’activité physique sur la performance et le bien-être global.

En plus de ma carrière de kinésithérapeute, mon parcours personnel a profondément façonné mon approche du développement personnel. Après avoir traversé un burn-out, des troubles alimentaires sévères, et des défis émotionnels, j’ai découvert que le sport pouvait être un moteur puissant de guérison. C’est en me lançant des défis sportifs comme la préparation d’un marathon que j’ai repris le contrôle de ma vie, en retrouvant la santé mentale et physique, tout en réapprenant à m’aimer et à prendre soin de moi.

Aujourd’hui, je partage cette approche lors de conférences dynamiques et inspirantes, où je montre comment chacun peut devenir l’entrepreneur de sa propre vie. Que vous soyez dirigeant, entrepreneur ou simplement en quête de bien-être, je vous aide à dépasser vos limites, à développer votre détermination et à entreprendre des actions concrètes pour améliorer votre vie.

Je crois fermement que, quel que soit votre métier ou vos responsabilités, vous avez le pouvoir d’agir pour transformer votre existence à travers le changement, l’adaptation et la discipline sportive. Mon objectif est de vous transmettre cette vision, et de vous donner les outils pour que vous puissiez créer votre propre version du succès, tant physique que mental.

Thématiques de conférence :

Dépassement de soi et motivation par le sport : Comment le défi sportif peut devenir un levier puissant pour la transformation personnelle.
Gestion du stress et équilibre de vie : Utiliser l’activité physique pour trouver l’harmonie entre vie professionnelle et personnelle.
L’impact du rythme circadien et de la nutrition : Optimiser votre santé et vos performances grâce à une gestion éclairée de votre rythme biologique.
La prise de décision et l’action : Devenir l'entrepreneur de votre propre vie, en instaurant des changements concrets et durables.

Conférencière en Développement Personnel par le Sport – Kinésithérapeute, Experte en Santé et Bien-être Passionnée par l’amélioration de la vie personnelle et professionnelle à travers le sport, la nutrition et la gestion du bien-être, je me consa... Show more

Fred Nduva

Fred Nduva

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operations processes, enabling them to scale more efficiently and innovate rapidly. With a passion for automation, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies, fREDRICK has led teams through complex technical transformations and is committed to sharing his expertise to help others succeed.

As a thought leader in the African DevOps community, Fred regularly speaks at industry conferences, mentors young engineers, and contributes to open-source projects that enhance operational efficiency in resource-constrained environments. His deep understanding of both the technical and business challenges facing African tech companies allows him to provide invaluable insights on building resilient, scalable systems that thrive in the continent's unique environment.

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operati... Show more

Olaf Koglin

Olaf Koglin

Dr. Olaf Koglin ist seit über 20 Jahren Rechtsanwalt und auf das Datenschutzrecht spezialisiert. IT-Projekterfahrung u.a. aus langjähriger Tätigkeit bei Accenture, Capgemini und Axel Springer. Aus der Erfahrung von zahlreichen M365-Rollouts hat er LegalCheck gegründet, um die datenschutzrechtlichen Fragen mit dem "Approval as a Service"-Ansatz für verschiedene Branchen schnell und einfach zur Verfügung zu stellen. Zahlreiche Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge zum Einsatz von M365 und wie Probleme & Geschäftsführer-Haftung vermieden werden können.

Dr. Olaf Koglin ist seit über 20 Jahren Rechtsanwalt und auf das Datenschutzrecht spezialisiert. IT-Projekterfahrung u.a. aus langjähriger Tätigkeit bei Accenture, Capgemini und Axel Springer. Aus der Erfahrung von zahlreichen M365-Rollouts hat er Le... Show more

Iasia Brown

Iasia Brown

iAsia Brown, affectionately known as "Tech Picasso," is a dynamic force in the tech industry and beyond. As a Senior Producer at Xbox, she has garnered recognition for her innovative leadership style, blending her creative talents with a deep understanding of people. iAsia's superpower lies in connecting with others, helping them uncover hidden potential, and fostering spaces for open communication.

A proud combat veteran, iAsia served 4 years in the US Air Force and 12 in the Marine Corps before joining Microsoft. She is passionate about mental health for the Military, Gaming and LGBTQIA+ communities, and is giving back through philanthropic initiatives. In her spare time, iAsia enjoys gaming, bodybuilding, creating documentaries, spending time with her family, creating art and reading books. iAsia proudly serves on the board of directors for Women in Tech Hollywood and Creating Coding Careers, where she continues to support and mentor the next generation of tech leaders and storytellers.

iAsia Brown, affectionately known as "Tech Picasso," is a dynamic force in the tech industry and beyond. As a Senior Producer at Xbox, she has garnered recognition for her innovative leadership style, blending her creative talents with a deep underst... Show more

Emily Becker

Emily Becker

Emily is responsible for implementing and maintaining OnemataDC’s global Regulatory Affairs program and is also responsible for OnemataDC’s Government Affairs, liaising with state and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent the company’s viewpoints and actively participate as a stakeholder. Emily has a passion for living in the grey of regulations to creatively and innovatively achieve compliance with unwavering integrity in support of OnemataDC and our clients' efforts.

Emily is responsible for implementing and maintaining OnemataDC’s global Regulatory Affairs program and is also responsible for OnemataDC’s Government Affairs, liaising with state and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent th... Show more

Diana Stetiu

Diana Stetiu

Diana Stetiu is a leading fintech lawyer in Romania and internationally, renowned for her extensive expertise in blockchain technology, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency matters, including initial digital token offerings. Her profound knowledge and experience in the evolving landscape of digital assets make her a sought-after authority in the field.

With a background in finance and M&A law, Diana has over 12 years of experience representing both lenders and borrowers in leveraged finance and banking transactions. She has also advised private organizations on a wide range of commercial transactions, compliance, and corporate governance matters. In 2020, Diana launched her own law consultancy, further establishing her as a key player in the industry.

Throughout her career, Diana has provided legal counsel to a diverse array of clients, including technology companies, broker-dealers, major investment banks, financial institutions, asset managers, token issuers, cryptocurrency exchanges, token marketers, and venture, hedge, and private equity funds, along with their portfolio companies. Her wide-ranging experience and commitment to innovation have positioned her as a trusted advisor in the fintech and digital asset sectors.

Diana Stetiu is a leading fintech lawyer in Romania and internationally, renowned for her extensive expertise in blockchain technology, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency matters, including initial digital token offerings. Her profound knowledge and... Show more

Caren Schwartz

Caren Schwartz

Caren Schwartz is a Senior Product Consultant at 3545 Consulting, a global consulting firm specializing in solutions for the legal industry. Prior to joining 345 Consulting, Caren founded Time & Cents Consultants. Caren has been serving the technology needs of the legal industry for over 30 years. Caren’s key focus is back office services, analytics and best practices for law firms. Caren is the author of QuickBooks for Law Firms. She is a frequent speaker on integrating QuickBooks and QBO with legal time and billing products. Caren has a broad knowledge of Time, Billing, Accounting, Practice Management, and Document Management for Law Firms.

Caren Schwartz is a Senior Product Consultant at 3545 Consulting, a global consulting firm specializing in solutions for the legal industry. Prior to joining 345 Consulting, Caren founded Time & Cents Consultants. Caren has been serving the technolo... Show more

Andrew Newman

Andrew Newman

As the owner of Newman Associates, I provide accounting and tax advisory and compliance services to small businesses and individuals. I have specialized expertise with businesses funded by government grants. I have over 30 years of experience in this field, working with startups and established companies across the country.

My mission is to help my clients achieve their financial goals, optimize their tax strategies, and comply with their regulatory obligations. . I lead and manage teams, oversee accounting activities, and act as an outsourced controller for some of my clients. I leverage my technical knowledge and experience with various accounting software and SAS services to deliver efficient and effective solutions. I am always open to helping new organizations, taking on new challenges, and exploring new opportunities.

As the owner of Newman Associates, I provide accounting and tax advisory and compliance services to small businesses and individuals. I have specialized expertise with businesses funded by government grants. I have over 30 years of experience in this... Show more

Alex Loveyko

Alex Loveyko

Alexander Loveyko, Esq. is a Miami-based attorney with a focus on IP, entertainment, internet, startup, and web3 law. In recent years, Mr. Loveyko has been working closely with a variety of Web3 clients, providing legal advice and guidance on the complex legal landscape of the emerging blockchain and decentralized technologies.

He has helped clients navigate the regulatory and legal challenges of launching initial coin offerings (ICOs), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized applications (DApps) during his practice.

He has also recently served as one of the mentors for Moonbeam Accelerator program operated by Rokk3r and supported by leading Web3 venture capital firms Arrington Capital, Borderless Capital, and Paka, as an IP Rights and NFT Licensing mentor for the 2023 Cohort.

Alexander Loveyko, Esq. is a Miami-based attorney with a focus on IP, entertainment, internet, startup, and web3 law. In recent years, Mr. Loveyko has been working closely with a variety of Web3 clients, providing legal advice and guidance on the com... Show more

Mukta Sharma

Mukta Sharma

I am an IT Audit and Compliance expert, ensuring that technology controls are in place and effective to safeguard the organization's critical information and mechanisms are in place to proactively monitor for threats. I previously worked as a privacy program manager with AWS, managing the roadmap to complete assessments of services and features before launch, supporting compliance teams such as SOC, and ISO to maintain services certification by providing artifacts and responses to the inquiries. I have also been a technical assessor with PayPal and Yahoo, where I assessed orgs key risk areas against established frameworks, and after performing this gap analysis via data analytics socialized the results with leadership for approval purposes. I have vast experience in security, compliance, and privacy domains, across various industries which can be utilized to assess new products.

I am an IT Audit and Compliance expert, ensuring that technology controls are in place and effective to safeguard the organization's critical information and mechanisms are in place to proactively monitor for threats. I previously worked as a privacy... Show more

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Ex-Law Enforcement Cybersecurity Professional

Ex-Law Enforcement Cybersecurity Professional Show more

Zack Knight

Zack Knight

Zack Knight is a dynamic leader, operations consultant, and media specialist with a distinguished background in law enforcement and the military. From serving as a metro-Atlanta police officer to leading infantry units in the Army, Zack's career has always been defined by a commitment to leadership and service. Leveraging his expertise, he assists clients in safeguarding and expanding their businesses. Zack's entrepreneurial journey began during basic training, propelling him to support fellow entrepreneurs through coaching, masterminds, and podcasting. In his book, "The Legacy of Love," he shares his journey of overcoming trauma, advocating for healing and growth. Zack empowers others to embrace their experiences and emerge stronger.

Zack Knight is a dynamic leader, operations consultant, and media specialist with a distinguished background in law enforcement and the military. From serving as a metro-Atlanta police officer to leading infantry units in the Army, Zack's career has ... Show more

Ankur Saini

Ankur Saini

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infrastructure support initiatives. With a love for problem solving and technology, Ankur aspires to develop solutions that reduce complexity for everyone.

As the Director for Information Technology at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Ankur is responsible for establishing the technology strategy for FMCSA that enables the agency mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Prior to joining FMCSA, Ankur served in Program Management roles at General Services Administration (GSA) managing low-code application development initiatives for the GSA Real Estate Exchange (G-REX) and leading digital transformation initiatives for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Before joining the federal workforce in 2016, Ankur worked in the private sector for over 15 years in roles with federal government contractor firms that demonstrate progressive growth – from an individual contributor as a software developer to leading a team providing infrastructure operations to a leader running business operations for an entire division.

Ankur is originally from New Delhi, India but has lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for almost 20 years. He has Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland. When not staring at a screen, Ankur can most likely be found playing cricket or exploring the globe satisfying his wanderlust.

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infras... Show more

Matija Lah

Matija Lah

Matija Lah has more than twenty years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, mostly architecting data-centric solutions in the legal domain. His contributions to the SQL Server community have led to the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award between 2007 and 2017/2018 (Data Platform). He spends most of his time on projects involving advanced information management, and natural language processing, but often finds time to speak at events related to Microsoft SQL Server where he loves to share his experience with the SQL Server platform.

Matija Lah has more than twenty years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, mostly architecting data-centric solutions in the legal domain. His contributions to the SQL Server community have led to the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional ... Show more

Heather Siemens

Heather Siemens

Heather Siemens is the CEO of iFORTRISS with over 30 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) in energy, defense, and the public sector. Heather has an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Master’s degree in Regional & Community Planning. She has worked for government entities, consulting companies, municipal utilities, and commercial electric companies. Her broad experience covers a variety of areas, including IT, operations, finance, and regulatory compliance. She is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner and a CMMC Certified Professional (CCP). Heather’s expertise lies in empowering organizations to strategically transform business processes in order to position them to successfully implement new technology and meet regulatory compliance: People -> Processes -> Technology

Heather Siemens is the CEO of iFORTRISS with over 30 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) in energy, defense, and the public sector. Heather has an undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Master’s degre... Show more

Rick LaNeve, CPA

Rick LaNeve, CPA

Additional Credentials:
Instructor - NY Office of Cannabis Management Legacy to Legal Program 2022
Guest Lecturer - Rutgers University Certificate in Cannabis Law & Business
Presenter - multiple cannabis industry conferences & trade shows (NECANN, etc.)
On Air Accounting & Finance Expert - Pro Cannabis Media
Podcast & Radio Guest - multiple cannabis shows (DopeCFO, Cannabis A-Z Radio, etc.)

Rick LaNeve is the founder of Accounting Buds. He is an accomplished senior executive, board member, and consultant with over 20 years of success. 

Rick is experienced in working with C-level executives, owner/operators, legal counsel, and key business personnel to perform analysis, drive decisions, build companies and implement change.

Rick is a Certified Public Accountant, with a versatile skillset, specializing in developing and implementing strategic plans for organizations big and small.  He has worked with global organizations leading process re-engineering and transformation, merger integrations, project management, internal controls, and building teams.  Rick has also worked with smaller organizations to build their businesses from the ground up.

Rick has given countless presentations to Boards & Audit Committees, worked on a large corporate bankruptcy, participated in 2 Initial Public Offerings, led 3 global merger integrations, investigated a major fraud, and provided written and verbal communication to the Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporate Finance of the SEC.

Board Experience
Premier Consulting & Integration - Advisory Board Member (Finance Expert)

Volunteer Experience
Packanack Lake Tennis Club - Treasurer

Additional Credentials: Instructor - NY Office of Cannabis Management Legacy to Legal Program 2022 Guest Lecturer - Rutgers University Certificate in Cannabis Law & Business Presenter - multiple cannabis industry conferences & trade shows (NECAN... Show more

Antônio Duarte

Antônio Duarte

Bacharel em Administração de Empresas pela UFMG, MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela FGV. Cursando o mestrado em Engenharia Mecatrônica na Faculdade de Tecnologia da UNB. Certificações: Certificação Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2® Foundation e practitioner Certificate in Project Management, PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certificate in Agile Project Management method, MSP® Foundation e Practitioner Certificate in Programme Managemen, MoP® Foundation Certificate in Portfolio Management, Agile Scrum Foundation Certificate (ASF) e M_o_R (Gerenciamento de Riscos). Como experiência profissional: é professor do MBA e da Pós-Graduação em gerenciamento de projetos da FGV, possui doze anos como oficial especialista no EPEx, participou na elaboração das normas de projetos, programa, portfólio e custos do ciclo de vida de produtos/sistemas de defesa do Exército Brasileiro. Membro do grupo de trabalho do Exército Brasileiro para Harmonização das Normas de Gestão de Projetos, Programas, Portfólio e Gestão do Ciclo de Vida de Sistemas e Materiais de Emprego Militar; membro da Comissão de Coordenação de Gestão de Ciclo de Vida de Produtos de Defesa do Ministério de Defesa do Brasil.

Bacharel em Administração de Empresas pela UFMG, MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela FGV. Cursando o mestrado em Engenharia Mecatrônica na Faculdade de Tecnologia da UNB. Certificações: Certificação Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2® F... Show more

David Cass

David Cass

Mr. Cass joined GSR.IO as the global CISO. David's experience includes being a Senior Partner at Law and Forensics responsible for the Crypto & Digital Banking practice and a key member of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice. He served as a senior banking regulator, VP for Cyber & IT Risk for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. David specialized in large institution supervision, Fin-Tech, AI/ML, and cryptocurrencies. Previously, he served as the global CISO for IBM Cloud. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, AI, risk, regulatory compliance, and business resiliency. David has an MSE from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from MIT. He is adjunct faculty for Harvard and is a frequent speaker at high-profile conferences, and served on several boards.

Mr. Cass joined GSR.IO as the global CISO. David's experience includes being a Senior Partner at Law and Forensics responsible for the Crypto & Digital Banking practice and a key member of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice. He served as a senior b... Show more

Bradley Gross

Bradley Gross

Brad Gross is the leading legal authority in the area of managed service transactions, and has been named on fourteen occasions as a nationwide Superlawyer (www.superlawyers.com) in the area of IT & Technology Law. Brad is a member of CompTia's Cybersecurity Advisory Council, and is the author of the book, Wisdom & Witticisms of an MSP Attorney. Brad sits on the Board of Directors of several technology companies, and his law firm acts as general counsel for hundreds of technology solution providers throughout the United States. Brad was a Technology Law subject matter expert for the state of Florida and a Technology Law correspondent for NBC television.

Brad Gross is the leading legal authority in the area of managed service transactions, and has been named on fourteen occasions as a nationwide Superlawyer (www.superlawyers.com) in the area of IT & Technology Law. Brad is a member of CompTia's Cyber... Show more

Karen Walsh

Karen Walsh

Former lawyer, internal auditor, and educator, Karen Walsh is a cybersecurity and privacy compliance subject matter expert. After 12 years of internal audit work, Karen expanded into the cybersecurity marketing industry because it allowed her to bring together her legal, compliance, teaching, and writing skills in one place.

She has experience working across a variety of areas in cybersecurity including:

External vulnerability monitoring
Identity Governance and Administration
Cyber awareness training
Log management

She has articles accepted by well-established industry publications including:

Dark Reading
Security Magazine
HelpNet Security
Nextgov
Security Boulevard

Former lawyer, internal auditor, and educator, Karen Walsh is a cybersecurity and privacy compliance subject matter expert. After 12 years of internal audit work, Karen expanded into the cybersecurity marketing industry because it allowed her to brin... Show more

Agles Pereira

Agles Pereira

Advogada cursando pós-graduação em Contabilidade Pública e Responsabilidade Fiscal, e em Licitações e Contratações Públicas, possuo mais de 13 anos de experiência em gestão pública. Meu trabalho se divide entre o serviço público atualmente com implantação de software para Gestão Pública.
Nos últimos cinco anos, liderei a implantação bem-sucedida de mais de 50 entidades de pequeno e médio porte em Santa Catarina na linha de suprimentos e soluções sem papel. Recentemente, conduzi a implantação desses sistemas em Varginha/MG e atualmente sou líder técnica da implantação dos sistemas de compras e contratos da Câmara de Vereadores de São Paulo/SP.
Ao longo da minha trajetória na gestão pública, testemunhei uma significativa mudança, saindo da dependência e burocracia do papel para a transformação digital. Hoje, um documento pode ser emitido pelo sistema e, em questão de segundos, conferido e assinado digitalmente pelo celular. Essa transformação impacta diretamente na economia de tempo, recursos materiais, impressão e transporte de processos, além de reduzir drasticamente a possibilidade de extravio de documentos.

Advogada cursando pós-graduação em Contabilidade Pública e Responsabilidade Fiscal, e em Licitações e Contratações Públicas, possuo mais de 13 anos de experiência em gestão pública. Meu trabalho se divide entre o serviço público atualmente com implan... Show more

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed their expertise, and acquired comprehensive industry knowledge. Currently, Sarita Padmini holds the position of Director - Cyber Security and Data Privacy under the Technology consulting unit of Protiviti India Member Private Limited and an active Board Member at WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity India Affiliate. She is responsible for leading cybersecurity & data privacy projects for her clients and analysing the evolving security and privacy challenges and developing innovative solutions for her clients.

In past, Sarita has contributed to large scale national projects such as secure implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account Number (Unique Health ID of India), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Invest India, India’s National ID project - Aadhaar and other digital innovation. She has curated long term strategic partnerships for her organizations with key cross-sectoral national and international institutions such as Data Security Council of India(DSCI), Cert-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), ISACA. She has spearheaded multiple initiatives to support Women-in-Tech at her organization, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the field of technology. She holds several professional certifications and has achieved notable accomplishments in her career.

Overall, with immense pride as a working mother, Sarita Padmini exemplifies a highly skilled cybersecurity professional dedicated to analysing security challenges and delivering effective solutions to her clients. Her extensive experience, leadership acumen, and cross- sector expertise position

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed... Show more

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