Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen de Strafrechtketen. Renzo werkt aan de ontwikkeling van een waardegedreven en interoperabel digitaal ecosysteem dat publieke dienstverlening versterkt en maatschappelijke meerwaarde centraal stelt. Hij combineert conceptuele modellering (zoals DEMO) met visie op publieke waarde en ecosystemisch denken.

Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen... Show more

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed, developed and deployed complex, scalable applications. As an independent trainer in software architecture, Adelina is passionate about sharing knowledge through articles and thought leadership. With expertise in project planning, release management and stakeholder coordination, Adelina consistently drives high-impact results while ensuring seamless execution across teams and projects.

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed,... Show more

Kim is a cloud infrastructure engineer with a passion for all things cloud-native and Kubernetes. With a BA in Mathematics and a BS in Computer and Information Science, she has contributed to open-source projects, including Pepr and Kubernetes Fluent Client. Kim thrives in the world of Kubernetes, finding creative solutions and ways to have fun with Kubernetes when the Wyoming weather keeps her from exploring the mountains.

Kim is a cloud infrastructure engineer with a passion for all things cloud-native and Kubernetes. With a BA in Mathematics and a BS in Computer and Information Science, she has contributed to open-source projects, including Pepr and Kubernetes Fluent... Show more

Lawrence Lockhart, Senior Developer Advocate at Beefree, has been a technologist for 7 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experience and speaks to those struggles in his content creation on Twitter, TikTok, and Youtube. He's a saved family man who's truly humbled by where his journey has brought him.

Lawrence Lockhart, Senior Developer Advocate at Beefree, has been a technologist for 7 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experi... Show more

Schlomo is a DevOps and Open Source expert who likes to bridge business goals with IT. Tech enthusiast reducing systemic complexity. Change agent with deep technical and analytical understanding. Innovating a better Internet for the open knowledge society.

Schlomo is a DevOps and Open Source expert who likes to bridge business goals with IT. Tech enthusiast reducing systemic complexity. Change agent with deep technical and analytical understanding. Innovating a better Internet for the open knowledge so... Show more

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic guidance, backed by a skilled team of DoctorsManagement experts.

Before joining DoctorsManagement, Jesse practiced civil litigation and corporate law in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his dedication to resolving cases through negotiation helped clients achieve favorable outcomes. By examining financials and identifying root issues, he guided many businesses through reorganization and back to profitability. This consultative approach now serves medical practices seeking a trained, objective eye for creating sustainable success.

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (Sports Management) with a minor in Business Management, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic... Show more

Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackathons and technological events.

Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackath... Show more

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest and did not know it, as a child we have no way to gauge healthy love for selfish desire of a parent.

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest an... Show more

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactive strategy and planning.

CPAs across the United States possess so much valuable knowledge about business, finances, AND taxes; but all too often they shy away from sharing their wisdom in a timely and actionable manner. Over the last 25+ years, Sean has accumulated a diverse and unique set of credentials and knowledge that he shares through speaking at conferences and events, in private seminars, one-on-one with clients, and with his very talented team at SMD.

A recognized expert on comprehensive financial and business strategy, Sean M. Duncan, CPA has been a speaker at accounting events, financial advisor conferences, real estate investor conferences, Texas Bar Association events, medical forums, and many other conferences, webinars, and podcasts. e has contributed to Intuit’s Accountant blog and is a frequent contributor to articles in The Dallas Morning News, Insightful Accountant, and other publications. Sean has also made numerous appearances as a TV, radio, and podcast guest across the United States.

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactiv... Show more

Ben Dumke is the Network & Systems Manager at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he leads a team responsible for networking, servers, desktops, and application deployments. His work focuses on improving IT processes, documentation, and supporting security and compliance initiatives. Before transitioning to higher education, Ben spent 23 years in K-12 as an Information Systems Manager, where he supported a wide range of Microsoft technologies and IT infrastructure, along with budgeting, long-range planning, and several construction projects. He has contributed to national K-12 cybersecurity initiatives through his work with K12SIX.org, including helping develop the Incident Response Runbook and Essential Cybersecurity Protections. Ben also serves as a volunteer Incident Responder for the Wisconsin Cyber Response Team and sits on the WiscNet Board of Directors. He has presented at Brainstorm, WiscNet events, the Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, and the Midwest Management Summit.

Ben Dumke is the Network & Systems Manager at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he leads a team responsible for networking, servers, desktops, and application deployments. His work focuses on improving IT processes, documentation, and... Show more

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience acting variously as an on-call network engineer, cloud architect and teacher. You can follow him on LinkedIn, where I post about topics at the intersection of information security and Kubernetes. When coming out of the clouds, Cristian enjoys indoor climbing.

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience a... Show more

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, analytics, machine learning and data visualization delivering both online and face-to-face training. He received an M.Phil. in Electrical and Information Engineering with specialization in Learning Analytics from The University of Sydney and is also a Certified Google Cloud Platform Engineer. Felipe also served as the data visualization and storytelling advisor for the South Australian Health Department’s Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health Clinical Informatics Group, in Australia. Felipe is also a v/blogger, recognized internationally for his thought leadership, having articles ranked #1 in Google search and referenced by many sources and students from leading educational institutions. For more, visit: feliperego.com.au

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, anal... Show more

Vannessa Van Beek is an accomplished cyber security leader with deep industry experience. She has experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, embedding robust security into digital transformation. Vannessa's background includes Security Operations, Incident Management, Risk Governance and Solution Design. Vannessa is an advocate for continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the cyber security community seeing this as critical to staying ahead of emerging threats.
She has 20 years of industry experience, coupled with a Law degree, Master of Business Administration, and a post-graduate diploma in Psychology, which guides her understanding of Technology, Risk, Strategy, and Culture. Her professional qualifications include CISM, CIPM and she is a graduate of the Cyber Leadership Institute and a Certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator.
Her experiences have shaped to know crises are inevitable, and preparing to respond requires disciplined operational procedures, responsive technology and a culture of teamwork and continuous learning. Vannessa was a winner in Australian Women in Security Awards - Cybersecuirty Champion and awarded CSO30 leadership award for fostering Security-Conscious culture.

Vannessa Van Beek is an accomplished cyber security leader with deep industry experience. She has experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, embedding robust security into digital transformation. Vannessa's background includes Security Operations, ... Show more

Hacker. Strategist. Reluctant Adult.

Cody Kretsinger used to be the problem. Now he helps solve them.

A former black hat hacker turned cybersecurity strategist, Cody has spent the past decade leading Red, Blue, and Purple teams—attacking, defending, and occasionally arguing with himself somewhere in between. He’s navigated high-stakes breaches, built security programs from scratch, and explained (more than once) why clicking “Enable Macros” should probably be a felony.

Cody’s stage presence is sharp, candid, and refreshingly real. He’s delivered no-fluff, war story-packed talks at top security conferences like GrrCon and BSides—blending uncomfortable truths with the kind of humor that makes infosec folks both laugh and wince. He’s also a co-founder of a nonprofit dedicated to helping cybersecurity professionals stay ahead of emerging threats.

Today, Cody works with MSPs, MSSPs, and security teams that are done being reactive and ready to fight smarter. He brings real-world tactics, razor-sharp insight, and a steady hand when things go sideways.

No buzzwords. No fluff. The kind of strategy you only get from someone who once broke the rules to learn them.

Hacker. Strategist. Reluctant Adult. Cody Kretsinger used to be the problem. Now he helps solve them. A former black hat hacker turned cybersecurity strategist, Cody has spent the past decade leading Red, Blue, and Purple teams—attacking, defen... Show more

I am a dedicated software engineer specializing in Linux packages, with a deep passion for security, open source, and Python. I break down complex security challenges into clear, accessible insights. I have presented a well-received talk at DevConf India, where I helped engineers and students understand vulnerabilities with live demos. I have also volunteered to organize tech conferences and hackathons, nurturing a collaborative community that drives innovation and continuous learning.

I am a dedicated software engineer specializing in Linux packages, with a deep passion for security, open source, and Python. I break down complex security challenges into clear, accessible insights. I have presented a well-received talk at DevConf I... Show more

Noa Schein Kahalon is a certified data privacy professional (FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E) and founder of hoggo, revolutionizing the way companies handle compliance assessments through automation. As an external Data Protection Officer for industry leaders like monday.com, Elementor, and Lightricks, she transforms complex privacy requirements into actionable, startup-friendly solutions. Combining legal expertise with creative innovation, Noa authored a children's book about online safety and specializes in legal design to make compliance both accessible and engaging.

Noa Schein Kahalon is a certified data privacy professional (FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E) and founder of hoggo, revolutionizing the way companies handle compliance assessments through automation. As an external Data Protection Officer for industry leaders like... Show more

Areli Octavio Solis Espitia es un profesional con una sólida trayectoria en Seguridad Informática y Cumplimiento Normativo.Actualmente, se desempeña como Head of Security en fyn donde supervisa la arquitectura y seguridad de plataformas GKE a nivel global, garantiza el cumplimiento de PCI DSS e implementa frameworks de seguridad basados en ISO 27001 y NIST, Su experiencia se centra en la implementación y gestión de marcos de seguridad, asegurando la confidencialidad, integridad y disponibilidad de los activos de información.
Es especialista en el cumplimiento de estándares regulatorios como PCI DSS e ISO 27001, y ha liderado exitosamente proyectos de certificación PCI DSS v4.experiencia en Cloud Security, particularmente en Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

Areli Octavio Solis Espitia es un profesional con una sólida trayectoria en Seguridad Informática y Cumplimiento Normativo.Actualmente, se desempeña como Head of Security en fyn donde supervisa la arquitectura y seguridad de plataformas GKE a nivel g... Show more

Aleksander Bjørkhaug is a digital forensic investigator with specialization in incident handling and malware analysis. With seven years of experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Security Center, he now works in Defendable with digital investigation and incident handling. Aleksander is also co-responsible for the course "Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering" at the NTNU university, where he does lecturing, planing and developing the curriculum, and creating and grading exams.
Through his work in Defendable, Aleksander has worked cases like ransomware, investigating sale of company information on the Dark Web, investigating unfaithful employees, system revision and other scenarios that require digital investigation.

Aleksander Bjørkhaug is a digital forensic investigator with specialization in incident handling and malware analysis. With seven years of experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Security Center, he now works in Defendable with digital inves... Show more

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things.

I have about 11 years of experience designing solutions for organizations across different sectors, focusing on aligning delivery excellence with customer satisfaction.

An advocate for "catch them young", I believe that getting people endeared to security from the early stage enables them to grow into experienced professionals.

A Cybersecurity Advocate and Creator of Breaking into Cybersecurity: A Practical Workbook for beginners. used to mentor and coach early careers.

Co-founder MaMa Cybershield, a two-fold initiative targeted towards stay-at-home mums that empowers them with cybersecurity knowledge.

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things. I have ... Show more

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower who exposed criminality and extremism within powerful state systems.
Using real-world case studies, never-before-shared stories, and visual documentation from his covert years, Bradley offers a deep-dive into the psychological, moral, and systemic toll of standing up against corruption from the inside.
He’ll walk the audience through key turning points: how intelligence was manipulated to target innocent civilians, the moment he chose truth over complicity, and the personal cost of betrayal, surveillance, and exile.
This is a high-impact, high-integrity talk for organizations navigating crisis, ethical leadership, and institutional reform.
Why it matters: In a world where disinformation and institutional mistrust are skyrocketing, this session delivers a rare inside-out perspective on how integrity — even in the darkest corridors of power — can be a catalyst for reform.

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower... Show more

Bet es Tech lead en Nu, el neobanco más grande de LATAM, donde transforma líneas de código en productos financieros que usan millones. Con background en full stack y pasión por el backend, disfruta resolver retos complejos con soluciones elegantes. Fintech lover, fan del Clojure y creyente del poder del software bien hecho.

Bet es Tech lead en Nu, el neobanco más grande de LATAM, donde transforma líneas de código en productos financieros que usan millones. Con background en full stack y pasión por el backend, disfruta resolver retos complejos con soluciones elegantes. F... Show more

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

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liquid Terminal, the first all-In terminal to provide best-execution across all tradable assets.

Alpha Transform Holdings (ATH) has three distinct business lines. Asset Management and Venture Investing, this includes Alpha Sigma Capital Web 3 Fund and Alpha Liquid OTC Momentum Fund. ATH second business line are Products and Services that assist digital asset market participants. These products include Content Syndicate and Blockchain Wire. With over 4500 customers, Blockchain Wire is the leading press release news distribution in crypto.

Enzo is the founder of the Alpha Liquid Terminal, dedicated to creating a single terminal that can be leveraged across market participants for research, investing and trading in cryptocurrencies, RWAs, private share markets, equities, and options, empowered by AI.

Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer of Transform Group. Transform Group represented the launch of over 47% of the alt-coin market capitalization in 2019 and was the head of international strategy and innovation at OKX.

Throughout his career, Enzo has raised $1B as a corporate strategist, private equity partner and M&A entrepreneur. Mr. Villani was co-founder of Nasdaq Global Corporate Solutions, and two strategic M&A consolidations focused in the areas of public company stakeholder solutions. Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer representing over 10,000 public company including the Nasdaq 100, DJIA, and FTSE 50. Mr. Villani holds an MBA from The Johnson School at Cornell University.

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liqu... Show more

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the CSDI at Shell. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with HPE, HERE Technologies & Honeywell respectively. Sachin is outdoorsy & loves participating in marathons.

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the CSDI at Shell. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with HPE, HERE Te... Show more

Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant - Cyber Risk GmbH

Christina Lekati is a psychologist and a social engineer.
Christina has participated in penetration tests, law enforcement & corporate training, high-value target & corporate vulnerability assessments, and more.
She is working with Cyber Risk GmbH as a lead intelligence analyst & social engineer. In addition to her social engineering work, she is conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) assessments to help organizations and high-value individuals identify and manage risks.

Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant - Cyber Risk GmbH Christina Lekati is a psychologist and a social engineer. Christina has participated in penetration tests, law enforcement & corporate training, high-value target & corporate vulnerability... Show more

I studied Business Administration at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and have over 15 years of experience in the corporate world, including a 10-year tenure at American Express. I'm a digital interface developer and a business process specialist, focused on making blockchain technology truly useful and accessible for organizations. I'm also an author on how distributed ledger technologies are transforming the way organizations operate.

I studied Business Administration at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and have over 15 years of experience in the corporate world, including a 10-year tenure at American Express. I'm a digital interface developer and a business process specialist... Show more

Graduação em Ciências Econômicas e em Direito. Especialista em Segurança Pública e Especialista em Direito Público. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Doutor em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Coordenador do Escritório de Gestão de Processos na Secretaria de Estado do Planejamento. Trabalhou na Controladoria-Geral do Estado atuando na função de Coordenador de Informações Estratégicas, foi Gestor do Portfólio de Projetos, Presidente da Comissão de Implementação da LGPD, Presidente da Comissão de Inovação e membro do Comitê Estratégico de Governança e Integridade. Gerente de Apoio Operacional na Diretoria Administrativa e Financeira da Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública; Gerente do Complexo Administrativo na Diretoria Administrativa e Financeira da Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública; Gestor de Sistemas de Conhecimento na Coordenação-Geral de Inteligência da SENASP/MJ; Chefe da Divisão de Informática e Tecnologia da Diretoria de Informação e Inteligência - Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública de Santa Catarina, conduzindo a Gestão Técnica do Projeto de Criação e Institucionalização do Sistema Integrado de Segurança Pública (SISP-SC).

Graduação em Ciências Econômicas e em Direito. Especialista em Segurança Pública e Especialista em Direito Público. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Doutor em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Coordenador do Escritório ... Show more

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