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

Kari Adams

Kari Adams

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Michael Sewall

Michael Sewall

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successfully rescued countless children from online dangers, demonstrating unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.

Throughout his career, Michael has been deeply immersed in thousands of ICAC investigations, honing investigative techniques that have set benchmarks for digital forensics and child exploitation prevention. Nationally recognized as a premier trainer, he has empowered law enforcement agencies across the country with specialized training programs, equipping officers with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of online threats.

Driven by a profound passion for online safety and digital citizenship, Michael Sewall extends his impact beyond the badge through engaging keynote speeches and workshops. He has delivered insightful talks to parents, educators, and corporate leaders, fostering awareness and actionable strategies to safeguard families in the digital age. His dynamic presentations blend real-world experience with practical guidance, inspiring audiences to prioritize child protection in an interconnected world.

Michael Sewall's dedication to justice and education continues to shape safer online environments for generations to come.

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successful... Show more

Fernando Oleo Blanco

Fernando Oleo Blanco

(Spanish version below)

Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects related to fusion energy and Gen IV nuclear reactors. At an early age, his passion of libre software soon met his studies in engineering and both sides have been complementing each other ever since. The software communities he is involved mostly with are CAD/FEM/CFD software and Ada. Additionally, he is always happy to help people learn about software and spread the word on the libre philosophy. However, mechanical engineering is not all: operating systems, music, art, decentralization, rogelikes, typography and unrestricted access to information are also part of his interests.

Fernando Oleo Blanco es un joven ingeniero mecánico e industrial. Actualmente trabaja como diseñador de sistemas nucleares, tanto para reactores de IV generación como la investigación de la fusión. El mundo del software libre le apasiona y representa uno de sus mayores hobbies. Tiene especial presencia en comunidades ingenieriles y de simulación (CAD, FEM, CFD...) y en la comunidad del lenguaje de programación Ada/SPARK. Adicionalmente, Fernando es una mente inquieta a quien le apasiona la música, los rogelikes, la tipografía y la investigación.

(Spanish version below) Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects relat... Show more

Andrew Lemon

Andrew Lemon

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and Gas, and Critical national infrastructure industries. Lemon used the Tools, Techniques and Procedures he learned from state sponsored entities as a spring board to develop his Companies Methodology for adversarial emulation. This methodology has enabled his team to compromise a variety of targets, such as airports, utilities companies, oil tankers and drilling rigs, and gain physical access to hardened targets like ISP data centers, Chemical Production facilities, and Cash Depositories.

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and ... Show more

Meredith Barges

Meredith Barges

I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian populations. In 2023, I co-led a statewide campaign to pass Public Act No. 23-143, Connecticut's “Lights Out bill,” which requires CT state agencies to turn off unnecessary lights by 11pm for birds. As a policy researcher at the Yale Bird-friendly Building Initiative, I co-authored 'Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy." I routinely testify and submit public comments on municipal and institutional lighting plans. I hold an MA in cultural history from the University of Chicago and an MDiv in religion & ecology from Yale University.

I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian population... Show more

Simon Heimler

Simon Heimler

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007.

The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libraries, protocols, frameworks and platforms that provide interoperability and automation.

I'm a generalist at heart and love to constantly learn about new technologies and concepts, building and creating innovative solutions!

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007. The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libr... Show more

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure.
His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365/Azure, Microsoft Purview, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance - helping organizations succeed with ISO27001, NIS2, GDPR, SWIFT, and more.

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure. His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365... Show more

Julian Coccia

Julian Coccia

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM adoption. Leading the technology at SCANOSS.

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM ad... Show more

Keith Stouder

Keith Stouder

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization.

Keith has shown a strong commitment to advancing data privacy and ethical information management throughout his career. In the mid-1990s, he became a trusted expert in the changing digital landscape. His leadership in enterprise architecture, risk management, and data privacy has been key in shaping privacy and governance strategies for various organizations, from innovative startups to global companies.

Keith is known for creating strong privacy frameworks, aligning data governance with business goals, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust. His strategic vision and practical skills continue to drive effective, compliant, and innovative data practices in a growingly complex regulatory environment.

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization. Keith h... Show more

Antara Mane

Antara Mane

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVentures, she heads a 25+ member cybersecurity team and drives end-to-end execution of projects spanning red teaming, GRC audits, DevSecOps, cloud hardening, and application security.
She has conducted over 200 VAPT assessments across web, mobile, APIs, network, and cloud environments, and built platforms like ASM, SCA, and CSPM to shift clients from reactive to proactive security. Her expertise extends to phishing simulations, malware assessments, and incident response evaluations.
Beyond hands-on execution, Antara shapes business strategy by planning the annual cybersecurity roadmap, scaling service offerings, mentoring talent, and aligning internal processes to standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IRDAI, RBI, HIPAA, and NIST. She played a key role in achieving CERT-IN empanelment and in building proactive GRC maturity models with cyber risk scoring, threat profiling, policy authoring, and audit frameworks.
A respected thought leader and speaker at OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon, and InfosecGirls, Antara contributes actively to the security community via Medium and GitHub. Her leadership spans technical depth, client advisory, board-level risk communication, and enterprise-grade product development.
Her philosophy: “Security isnʼt a checkbox — itʼs a culture. And it must evolve faster than the threats it defends against.”

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVent... Show more

Nital Gosai

Nital Gosai

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a female-forward law firm, and the founder of tech company, Husmates, Nital has spent over 15 years breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a fem... Show more

Vera Mafra

Vera Mafra

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intelligence unit, and developed agile processes tailored for data science. Currently, she leads the implementation of agility, IT architecture, quality, and UX at BBTS. Verinha holds a Law degree, a postgraduate degree in Software Project Management, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Project and Agile Methodologies. She also holds certifications in AI and leadership from institutions such as MIT, Harvard, University of Chicago, PUCRS, and Insper. Since 2021, she has been a speaker and panelist at events such as Agile Trends and Banco do Brasil Digital Week (BBDW). She focuses on connecting people, processes, and technology to deliver real outcomes and strategic impact.

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intel... Show more

Claudia Marcionni

Claudia Marcionni

🌟 Claudia Marcionni
Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo
Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Educadora Emocional, Maestranda en Gestión Emocional y Bienestar en las Organizaciones, con más de 18 años de experiencia, Claudia Marcionni se ha consolidado como una referente en procesos de cambio, innovación y reinvención en organizaciones públicas, privadas y sociales.
Es creadora del método Efecto Paradigma®, un enfoque único para la transformación de modelos mentales y culturales en personas, equipos y organizaciones. Cofundadora de Coaches Ágiles® y actual líder de la Comunidad ITERA, Claudia ha desarrollado metodologías innovadoras aplicadas a la educación, el liderazgo y la gestión del cambio en entornos corporativos.
Su expertise integra transformación paradigmática y cultural, agilismo blando, neurociencias aplicadas, inteligencia emocional, metodologías ágiles (OKR, Scrum, gestión de proyectos) y diseño de estrategias de innovación y bienestar organizacional.
Ha sido reconocida con premios a la excelencia en coaching, training y consultoría, así como por su labor como speaker internacional y autora. Premiada como Mujer Líder en varias oportunidades. Con una con una Credencial de Honor en China. Y reconocida por su conferencia magistral en la Universidad de Harvard en el marco del V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes. Actualmente nominada a por su admirable trayectoria, excelencia y cualidades personales, así como por su visión regional y compromiso con la igualdad, como speaker de alto impacto en WEF Ecuador 2025.
Participa activamente en proyectos alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU, en especial ODS4 (Educación de calidad) y ODS3 (Bienestar y salud), colaborando con organizaciones internacionales e impulsando una visión integral del liderazgo evolutivo.
Actualmente es coordinadora del Directorio para Argentina de la Fundación CD y la iniciativa Mujeres Líderes América, Agente de Formación de Certificaciones Ágiles de Scrum Manager®, miembro de la Cámara de Comercio Latina en la Costa del Golfo, miembro de la Comisión de relaciones institucionales de la Asociación de emprendedores tecnológicos y embajadora de CEBEL Comisión Internacional por el Bienestar Laboral.
Es autora del newsletter “Bienestar Organizacional: la nueva evolución empresarial”,
Con una trayectoria que fusiona el pensamiento estratégico, la conciencia emocional y la innovación ágil, Claudia Marcionni lidera con una convicción: "Necesitamos liderar la transformación paradigmática para construir el futuro que queremos vivir."
Es conferencista de distintas temáticas, destacando sus recientes participaciones en el V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes celebrado en la prestigiosa Universidad de Harvard. En el IV Congreso Internacional Líderes Hispanos en Rapa Nui - Isla de Pascua y en el Congreso Internacional de Mujeres Líderes en la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU).

🌟 Claudia Marcionni Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Ed... Show more

Daniel ONeil

Daniel ONeil

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communicating uncertainty and risk. He was a contributor to The OPEN Group OPEN FAIR standard and the primary developer of the OPEN FAIR Risk Analysis Tool. Daniel has an Economics degree from San Jose State University.

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communica... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulations. Her role involves crafting client-centered recommendations aligned with evolving regulatory landscapes and enhancing client partnerships with U.S. government agencies. In addition to her policy expertise, Michelle is a speaker and recently spoke at CES 2025, where she addressed key challenges in cybersecurity for smart cities.

Previously, Michelle operated at Independent Diplomat and supported efforts focused on global cybersecurity resilience by delivering strategic technology management solutions and conducting research for U.N. cyber working groups. Her work included advising developing states on cyber policy and enhancing international ICT and cybersecurity collaborations. As a Project Manager at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Michelle addressed unemployment challenges in the cyber sector and led an international comparative research study on cyber regulations, resulting in a strategic shift in defining cyber roles and promoting cyber education.

Michelle holds a Master of International Affairs in Cybersecurity Policy and Innovation from Columbia University and a BA in Government from Reichman University. Her military background in the Israeli military, academic contributions at Reichman University, and UN work on cybersecurity matters further demonstrate her commitment and expertise in the field. She remains actively involved in the cybersecurity community through her work with non-profit organizations and professional associations, continually striving to advance cybersecurity and AI practices and policies.

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulation... Show more

Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen is an experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise in ERP and accounting.

Peter has broad experience across different industries and has worked on everything from system development and integration to financial management and business analysis.

Working as a Senior Consultant and Manager of Operations for twodays Talent Academy for Graduates.

Peter Andersen is an experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise in ERP and accounting. Peter has broad experience across different industries and has worked on everything from system development and integration to financial management ... Show more

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source communities, large enterprises, and tech ecosystems to ensure that agility leads to responsible and inclusive innovation.

Passionate about the intersection of AI, ethics, and diversity, Quiana has spoken at major conferences worldwide, including Open Source Summit and Linux Foundation events, sharing insights on ethical AI, inclusive Agile practices, and career growth in tech. She specializes in helping organizations navigate the challenges of Agile adoption, ensuring that Agile isn’t just about speed, but also sustainability, accessibility, and equity in tech.

Through her work, Quiana empowers organizations to break barriers, integrate ethical development, and embrace agility as a tool for driving innovation and inclusion.

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source... Show more

David Patariu

David Patariu

David Patariu is a Privacy Law Specialist (PLS), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and a partner and co-founder of the
CISO Law Firm. His practice is dedicated to helping technology companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes in privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. David is admitted to
the bar and licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.; California; New York; New Jersey; Illinois; Minnesota; and Texas (passed five bar exams).

David has extensive in-house experience at leading technology companies, including Meta, Yahoo, Instacart, and Verizon Media, where he focused on governance, privacy, ad tech, search,
AI, cybersecurity, and international compliance. He holds advanced degrees in computer science and informatics from Cornell University and Stanford Medical School, and a graduate certificate in International Security from Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. David has also earned numerous professional certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information
Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E) from the IAPP, as well as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security
Professional (CCSP) from ISC2.

David notably led the regulatory response to one of the largest fines issued under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). He was instrumental in conceptualizing and deploying
the first artificial intelligence classifier designed specifically to differentiate child-directed from general-audience publishers to ensure COPPA compliance. At a"dragon" startup, David established and led the company's first AI governance program, setting foundational standards for responsible AI deployment. He also spearheaded one of the first deployments of integrated
Privacy, AI, and Security Controls at a Fortune 100 company, leveraging NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 and NOREA's Privacy Control Framework. 

David frequently advises startups and established companies on the legal and ethical implications of deploying conversational AI and chatbots. He also advises organizations on the strategic use and compliance considerations related to open-source large language models (LLMs). David is also an internationally recognized speaker on privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, frequently presenting at conferences and industry events worldwide.

David Patariu is a Privacy Law Specialist (PLS), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and a partner and co-founder of the CISO Law Firm. His practice is dedicated to helping technolo... Show more

Sheena Lakhani

Sheena Lakhani

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Iggy Gullstrand

Iggy Gullstrand

Iggy Gullstrand is the CEO and co-founder of Triform, a pioneering platform for building, deploying, and orchestrating large-scale AI agents tailored to meet today’s dynamic production demands.

Starting developing at 9 years of age, automation at 14 years of age and his first company had over 20 employees when he was 23 years old. Iggy is a technical and entrepreneurial mind at core.

He is a seasoned speaker who loves speaking about artificial intelligence, developer trends and entrepreneurship, preferably where they all intersect.

Iggy Gullstrand is the CEO and co-founder of Triform, a pioneering platform for building, deploying, and orchestrating large-scale AI agents tailored to meet today’s dynamic production demands. Starting developing at 9 years of age, automation at ... Show more

Hamilton Lindley

Hamilton Lindley

Hamilton Lindley is a compliance and risk management expert with a strong background in leadership and operational excellence. As a former Director of Compliance at Neighborly, he led high-performing teams, ensuring integrity, accountability, and growth. Based in Waco, Texas, he is also a dedicated father, a man of faith, and a mentor passionate about personal development. Hamilton enjoys smoking barbecue, staying active, and inspiring others. His career and life are guided by resilience, gratitude, and a commitment to excellence.

Hamilton Lindley is a compliance and risk management expert with a strong background in leadership and operational excellence. As a former Director of Compliance at Neighborly, he led high-performing teams, ensuring integrity, accountability, and gro... Show more

M v Zanten

M v Zanten

Experienced CyberSecurity Specialist | Strategic Advisor & Threat Intelligence Expert
In a world where digital threats are becoming increasingly complex, I help organizations elevate their cybersecurity to the next level. With extensive experience in national and international projects across government institutions, ministries, and the industrial sector—including ASML, E.ON, and the Ministry of Defense—I specialize in advising on complex security challenges and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders.

My Expertise
✅ Compliance & AI Security Policies – Supporting compliance with BIO, NIS2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and GDPR.

✅ Strategic Cybersecurity Advisory – Developing and implementing robust security strategies tailored to business objectives and risk profiles.

✅ (Cybersecurity Threat) Intelligence – Identifying and analyzing threats to prepare organizations for emerging risks.

✅ Geo-Analysis & Intelligence Consulting – Integrating geographical data for advanced analysis and strategic risk management.
My mission is to help organizations stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Through deep insights, a strategic approach, and collaboration using methodologies like Agile, I support organizations in strengthening their current security posture while ensuring long-term resilience.

Interested in discussing cybersecurity challenges or strategic opportunities? Let’s connect!

Experienced CyberSecurity Specialist | Strategic Advisor & Threat Intelligence Expert In a world where digital threats are becoming increasingly complex, I help organizations elevate their cybersecurity to the next level. With extensive experience i... Show more

Anne Goldberg

Anne Goldberg

I'm 72 and I've been teaching seniors how to use smartphones in private and group classes since 2013 in South Florida. I'm a senior teaching seniors! I've just written my book, Take This Phone and Shove It! A Frustrated Senior's Guide to Smartphones. I'm an author, speaker, teacher and muse to seniors. I want all elders to know they are old enough to have a past and young enough to have a future - at any age!

I'm 72 and I've been teaching seniors how to use smartphones in private and group classes since 2013 in South Florida. I'm a senior teaching seniors! I've just written my book, Take This Phone and Shove It! A Frustrated Senior's Guide to Smartphones.... Show more

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she serves as an official delegate for UN Women UK at this year's United Nations Commission.

Susana holds both an undergraduate degree in Journalism (Hons), and a Master's Degree in TV Journalism, and has completed several courses in Creative TV and Outside Broadcasting. Originally from Spain, she spent four years in Portugal during her Erasmus studies and scholarship, later working as a Communications Manager and Editorial Coordinator for a publishing house.

In Scotland, she collaborates with EFE News Agency, providing coverage for Spanish audiences.

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she... Show more

Amy Ballantyne

Amy Ballantyne

Amy Ballantyne is a multiple TEDx Speaker, Executive Life Coach, Workplace Wellness & Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Trainer/ Master Coach of NLP, and host of the podcast: Power To The People Pleasers. Her whole-person coaching approach serves executives, professionals and entrepreneurs to breakthrough their barriers and excel to new heights.

She is a dynamic and engaging speaker and trainer having spoken to companies and organizations internationally including BNI (Business Networking International), Schlegel Villages, Ernst & Young, USANA Health Sciences, SunLife, Manulife, Vidyard, YPO, Hazelview, ProResp, Canfitpro and more.
Her mission is to inspire 10,000 humans to embrace their worthiness and release the daily overwhelm, pressure and stress that is preventing them from living the life they desire.

Amy Ballantyne is a multiple TEDx Speaker, Executive Life Coach, Workplace Wellness & Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Trainer/ Master Coach of NLP, and host of the podcast: Power To The People Pleasers. Her whole-person coaching approach serves execu... Show more

Ameet Phadnis

Ameet Phadnis

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology.

I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organizations, helping them with their current needs, helping with resolutions for their pain points, automating and streamlining their processes.

I keep myself updated with the latest technology world and remain hands on with the work I perform for various organizations. I assist organizations strategize and implement business process automation to reduce or eliminate time-consuming tasks. I specialize in utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools to assist law practitioners to extract unstructured legal data from legal documents and report on the data.
Prior to Wyngate Solutions, I served as technical expert on architecting and implementing technology within various organizations. I had also co-founded and successfully lead the SharePoint consulting practice at e Tek Global Inc. before getting acquired by Alexander Open Systems (AOS).

I also speak at technology conferences focusing on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. He also manages the youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn6kbzpNo9rMwMM5ler2ig

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology. I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organi... Show more

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the use of external consultants in security-classified procurements.

His work combines practical project experience with empirical research into how human, organizational, and governance factors influence security in complex, regulated environments.

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the us... Show more

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz es abogada con experiencia en arbitraje comercial y resolución de disputas, con interés en la intersección entre derecho, tecnología e innovación. Ha participado en espacios académicos y profesionales vinculados a transformación digital, smart contracts y análisis de riesgos jurídicos en entornos tecnológicos, desde una perspectiva preventiva y multidisciplinaria.

Ha sido moderadora y panelista en eventos especializados de arbitraje, y es coautora del libro Warmi Arbitration, una iniciativa orientada a visibilizar y fortalecer la participación de las mujeres en el ámbito jurídico.

Su enfoque combina pensamiento estratégico, comunicación clara y una visión interdisciplinaria que busca acercar el análisis legal a los desafíos que plantea la adopción de nuevas tecnologías

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz es abogada con experiencia en arbitraje comercial y resolución de disputas, con interés en la intersección entre derecho, tecnología e innovación. Ha participado en espacios académicos y profesionales vinculados a transfor... Show more

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