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

Niall McPhillips

Niall McPhillips

Niall McPhillips is an Oracle ACE Director and a member of Symposium 42. He has presented many times at international conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies including APEX, ORDS, PL/SQL, REST, JSON, Oracle Text, SODA, Multimedia as well as on his experiences with the implementation of large APEX projects.

He has been using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005.

Niall has developed many large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and organisations all over the world. He is a strong believer in PL/SQL and APEX solutions because of their stability, scalability, and rapid development speed.

Niall McPhillips is an Oracle ACE Director and a member of Symposium 42. He has presented many times at international conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies including APEX, ORDS, PL/SQL, REST, JSON, Oracle Text, S... Show more

Lakeidra Smith

Lakeidra Smith

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra transforms complex digital threats into empowering knowledge. Her Cyber Curiosity framework invites a more mindful, resilient relationship with technology, anchored in curiosity, caution, and care.

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra trans... Show more

Shenandoah Chefalo

Shenandoah Chefalo

Shenandoah Chefalo is a speaker, author, and trauma-informed workplace consultant who helps organizations build more human-centered systems of care, leadership, and accountability.

As the author of Garbage Bag Suitcase and creator of the Best Bunny children’s book series, Shenandoah brings both lived experience and professional expertise to conversations about foster care, trauma, resilience, organizational culture, workforce burnout, and meaningful systems change. Her work bridges personal story, neuroscience, leadership practice, and implementation strategy to help audiences move beyond awareness and into action.

Through Chefalo Consulting, Shenandoah works with public agencies, courts, schools, healthcare systems, nonprofits, CASA/GAL programs, child welfare organizations, treatment court professionals, and human-service agencies to move trauma-informed principles from concept to daily practice. She has provided speaking, training, and implementation support for state and county CASA organizations, child welfare and foster care audiences, healthcare and human-service systems, education leaders, public-sector teams, and organizations seeking to strengthen workplace culture and workforce wellbeing.

Her sessions are especially relevant for audiences focused on trauma-informed leadership, human-centered workplace culture, burnout prevention, secondary trauma, psychological safety, staff retention, foster care, child welfare, treatment courts, systems change, and implementation.

Learn more about Shenandoah’s speaking and training work through Chefalo Consulting at chefaloconsulting.com, or contact shen@chefaloconsulting.com.

Shenandoah Chefalo is a speaker, author, and trauma-informed workplace consultant who helps organizations build more human-centered systems of care, leadership, and accountability. As the author of Garbage Bag Suitcase and creator of the Best Bunn... Show more

Jacqueline (Jaki) Stockwell

Jacqueline (Jaki) Stockwell

I'm Jacqueline Stockwell, the CEO and founder of Leadership Through Data. I LOVE what I do! I help information leaders around the world make a real impact. If you're tired of boring information management training, I'm here to change that! I'll show you how to get amazing results and make your voice heard. Being dyslexic gives me a unique way of thinking that I bring to everything I do. Tired of dull results? My goal is to deliver an information management accelerate program called empower 📈

My company, Leadership Through Data (LTD), offers engaging training for information leaders. I believe your time is so important, so I make sure all our training courses, podcast and presentations are always worthwhile and useful.

My goal is to make learning fun, memorable, and most importantly, something you can immediately use to your advantage. I use stories and visuals to make information easy to understand and remember.

As an international public speaker, I promise to inspire, motivate, and teach you practical skills you can apply right away. I have a long history of delivering training and presentations that truly connect with people. My main strengths are public speaking, creating effective training, and leadership. I've helped many organisations improve how they handle information.

I'm also the author of a new international best-selling book "Blooming Good Information Management".

When I'm not working, I enjoy gardening, upcycling, swimming, and hitting the gym to lift weights.

Here are some of the awards and recognitions I've received:

Winner: Women in Business Awards Resilience & Empowerment Award (2025)

Winner: Innovation of the Year (IRMS, March 2025) for the 522 Droplets Platform at Leadership Through Data

Winner: Best Business Leader in Technology (UK Business Awards, February 2025)

Winner: Supplier of the Year 2025 IRMS for Leadership Through Data's Consultancy Services

Winner: Dyslexic Entrepreneur (Dyslexia Awards, June 2022)

Winner: Family Business of the Year (Family Business Awards, January 2022)

Shortlisted: CEO of the Year 2025 (CEO of the Year)

Finalist: Woman Who Achieves Awards 2025 (Woman Who, March 2025)

Shortlisted: CEO of the Year 2024 (GRC World Forum, July 2024)

If you want to learn how you manage information and get great results? Lets, talk, have fun and get S**t done. Connect with me! Or you can visit my website www.leadershipthroughdata.com or take the EMPOWER scorecard https://scorecard.leadershipthroughdata.com/empower to find out where your personal strengths and weaknesses are and where you should focus your information management efforts in your organisation.

I'm Jacqueline Stockwell, the CEO and founder of Leadership Through Data. I LOVE what I do! I help information leaders around the world make a real impact. If you're tired of boring information management training, I'm here to change that! I'll show ... Show more

Carsten Marmulla

Carsten Marmulla

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pragmatism learned from the "school of hard knocks".

As a Senior Trusted Advisor and the founder of the cybersecurity consulting boutique carmasec, he translates cyber resilience from a technical challenge into an executive survival strategy.

Through his roles as a vCISO, IT security manager, and strategic advisor for large enterprises, Carsten has guided numerous organizations through complex digital transformations and risk mitigation programs.

He challenges the dangerous illusion that green dashboards and standard certifications equal true security. Instead, he uses his trademark "plain talk" (Klartext) to bridge the communication gap between technical teams and the C-suite.

Beyond his consulting work, Carsten actively mentors cybersecurity startups, shaping the future of the industry.

On stage, he combines the hard-won insights of an entrepreneur with the strategic depth of a management consultant, giving decision-makers the tools they need to build truly resilient organizations.

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pra... Show more

Jessica De Paiva

Jessica De Paiva

Jessica De Paiva is a systems strategist, computer science researcher, inventor, and founder associated with Known Systems in the United Arab Emirates.

Her work bridges systems engineering, software architecture, mathematics, and corporate governance.

She is the inventor of the patent-pending, completely self-funded framework: Industrial-Scaleable Governance for Cross-Industry Cloud-AI-Agent and Non-AI Systems with Predictable Validation Determination Gaps, Verifiable, Auditable Enforcement. Under her leadership, the firm serves as a unified governance engine across 43 distinct industrial and regulatory sectors.

Beyond technical frameworks, Jessica challenges leaders to look beyond standard corporate metrics to fix what actually drives functionality: human psychology and systemic alignment. By breaking down the communication entropy that paralyses multi-national corporations, she gives audiences a blueprint to bridge organisational silos, defeat cognitive bias, and build truly symbiotic, high-performing teams with predictable milestones.

She is a member and approved speaker for the global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide community. She was recognised as the Most Influential Computer Science and AI Researcher in the UAE (2026 AI Global Excellence Awards) and received the Outstanding Contribution Award from Innovation Technologist. And Editorial Board Member as well as Published Contributor for Medical Journals.

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Jessica De Paiva is a systems strategist, computer science researcher, inventor, and founder associated with Known Systems in the United Arab Emirates. Her work bridges systems engineering, software architecture, mathematics, and corporate govern... Show more

Amy Barthelemy

Amy Barthelemy

Amy Barthelemy is the solo founder of GovParti (govparti.org), a free civic intelligence platform covering all 3,127 US counties. The platform stores data from almost 50 federal sources locally, functioning as a living civic archive resilient to federal data removal. She is a published researcher (SSRN: 10928268), Latina first-generation American, military spouse, and mom.

Amy Barthelemy is the solo founder of GovParti (govparti.org), a free civic intelligence platform covering all 3,127 US counties. The platform stores data from almost 50 federal sources locally, functioning as a living civic archive resilient to fede... Show more

Sydnie Beckman

Sydnie Beckman

– Over 20 years’ experience with global investment banks, private banks, hedge funds and consulting covering governance, enterprise risk, information security, and project management.
– Strong experience in information security and enterprise risk from a management and leadership perspective as well as an appointed board member.
– Successful track record of delivering complex, high quality, robust and reliable solutions on time and on budget.
– Strong track record of review financial statements and valuing public companies.

CERTIFICATIONS: CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CISM, CCSK, and PMP

– Over 20 years’ experience with global investment banks, private banks, hedge funds and consulting covering governance, enterprise risk, information security, and project management. – Strong experience in information security and enterprise risk ... Show more

Patrick Trierweiler

Patrick Trierweiler

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic;

Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle Scout, and Writer for the ISACA Blog from time to time. His more niche work related to emerging technology, cybersecurity, and culture can be found on his Blog "It'll Be The Future Soon" on LinkedIn and Substack

Patrick dived straight into the IT Audit and Cybersecurity space out of College in 2019 and has seen a lot during his 7 year tenure in the industry. Joining A-LIGN during a time of exponential growth where each year both the companies revenue and his team doubled in size. During his time there he went from SOC 2 IT Associate Auditor to FedRAMP Manager. Performing and SOC 1 ITGC+BP, SOC 2, HIPAA, SSPA, Ransomware Preparedness, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800 engagements including full audits, readiness assessments and gap assessments. As well as sitting on the Methodology, Training, and GRC committees creating trainings, controls, and testing methods.

He Left A-LIGN in late 2023 and has worked in the FedRAMP/IT Consulting space ever since. Today, he designs, builds, and maintains Security Compliance Programs in the private sector.

Patrick lives the greater Tampa Bay area and is always looking for ways to assist the community. He mentors and performs resume critiques for Veterans, College Kids, and generally anyone interested in breaking into Tech and IT Audit.

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic; Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle S... Show more

Atharv Tiwari

Atharv Tiwari

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solutions, and innovative GenAI-based services, while at NCORE he empowers law enforcement agencies and professionals through advanced cyber investigation and security training.

He has solved 150+ real-world cybercrime cases and trained 10,000+ students, 200+ teachers, and 300+ law enforcement officers on digital safety, cybercrime investigation, and cloud security. As an entrepreneur, he is building products like Neviscater — bridging design, security, and usability — to create safer and smarter digital ecosystems.

With past experience at the Ministry of Defence (DRDO) and as a Graduate Project Manager at Kounsel, he has led security-focused software projects and helped startups build safe, user-friendly products.

Known for simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts, he regularly speaks at global and national conferences, mentors young professionals, and supports law enforcement with modern investigation techniques. His mission is clear — to make technology safer, accessible, and impactful for everyone.

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solu... Show more

Ing. Alvaro Ricardo Valdez

Ing. Alvaro Ricardo Valdez

Alvaro Ricardo Valdez es Founder & CEO de AV Finance, holding que construye la infraestructura financiera digital para Bolivia y LatAm. Opera tres entidades cross-border (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) con plataforma sobre Stellar mainnet y arquitectura AWS activa en producción.

AV Finance está en proceso de adecuación bajo el Decreto Supremo 5384 como Empresa de Tecnología Financiera ante ASFI, primera empresa boliviana bajo el nuevo marco regulatorio de activos virtuales.

Combina su rol de founder con el de ingeniero principal del stack — construye y mantiene ~34,000 líneas de código con Claude Code como copiloto de ingeniería. Apasionado por construir infraestructura financiera seria desde Bolivia con criterio técnico de nivel internacional y compartir el cómo con la comunidad regional.
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Alvaro Ricardo Valdez is Founder & CEO of AV Finance, the holding building digital financial infrastructure for Bolivia and LatAm. Operates three cross-border entities (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) with platform on Stellar mainnet and AWS architecture active in production.

AV Finance is in compliance process under Supreme Decree 5384 as a Financial Technology Company before ASFI, one of the first Bolivian companies under the new virtual asset regulatory framework.

Combines his founder role with that of principal engineer of the stack — builds and maintains ~34,000 lines of code with Claude Code as engineering copilot. Passionate about building serious financial infrastructure from Bolivia with international-grade technical criteria.

Alvaro Ricardo Valdez es Founder & CEO de AV Finance, holding que construye la infraestructura financiera digital para Bolivia y LatAm. Opera tres entidades cross-border (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) con plataforma sobre Stellar mainnet y arquitectura A... Show more

Shailesh Jayant Apte

Shailesh Jayant Apte

I’m a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect , a combination that lets me sit on both sides of a finance transformation: the standards and the system that has to honour them.

With extensive experience in finance management, D365 Business Central ERP implementation across finance and supply chain modules, and business transformation, I specialize in bridging the gap between finance and technology. As a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I bring a strong grounding in financial management, compliance, and delivery.

My expertise lies in designing and delivering ERP solutions that streamline financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiency, grounded in real journal entries and the accounting logic behind them, not just configuration.

I write bcforfinance.com, a web series on the intersection of Business Central and IFRS; translating standards like IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 9 into practical BC configuration for finance-literate audiences. I also speak at Dynamics user groups, including D365PPUG UK, on IFRS in Business Central and BC solution-architecture topics.

I’m passionate about helping organizations modernize their finance functions through digital transformation, aligning technology with business goals to improve performance and enable informed decision-making.

I’m a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect , a combination that lets me sit on both sides of a finance transformation: the standards and the system that has to honour them. With extensive... Show more

Christopher Robinson

Christopher Robinson

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 companies with experience in the Financial, Medical, Legal, and Manufacturing verticals, and spent 6 years helping lead the Red Hat Product Security team as their Program Architect.

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 ... Show more

Masuma Shariff

Masuma Shariff

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities.

I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity, protect data, and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Over the past few years, I've combined hands-on consulting experience with a passion for public speaking, delivering sessions at TEDx, NDC conferences, and Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School Entrepreneur Society.

My talks explore cybersecurity, AI, security architecture, technology careers, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging conversations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

I'm particularly passionate about increasing representation in technology and inspiring more women to pursue careers in the industry.

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities. I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations... Show more

Kirsten Sireci Renner

Kirsten Sireci Renner

Kirsten is the Founder of Dynamic Talent Solutions LLC and HireSummit.io, where she helps organizations build scalable talent ecosystems through strategy & process refinement, and community-driven hiring while connecting exceptional people with meaningful careers.

A long-time leader in the cybersecurity community, Kirsten is best known for her speaking, mentorship, volunteer leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others grow. She has delivered more than 50 presentations at conferences including DEF CON, ShmooCon, and BSides events across the country.

After co-founding Car Hacking Village in 2015 and spending nearly a decade helping build and lead it, Kirsten joined the ICS Village Board, where she supports village ops and leads the Workforce Development initiative. She previously directed BSLV HireGround and continues to lead the BSidesCharm Hiring Village.

Kirsten is also the author of CLIMB, a career development book focused on helping professionals grow intentionally, with proceeds donated back to the cybersecurity community.

With more than 20 years in technical recruiting, Kirsten is passionate about helping people navigate their careers, especially transitioning service members, veterans, and those looking to break into cybersecurity. Whether through mentoring, resume reviews, interview coaching, or simply making the right introduction, she believes the greatest impact comes from helping others succeed.

Over the years, Kirsten has reviewed ton of resumes, coached countless professionals and interviewed & hired thousands of professionals. She supported the successful rapid growth and strategic scale of multiple PE portfolio companies leading to their acquisitions.

When she's not working, you'll likely find her running an ultra, visiting her two adult sons (and grand-fur-babies), or at a con near you. If you see her, don't hesitate to say hello, she's always happy to help... and rarely turns down a selfie. ❤️

"Willingness & ability to learn is the greatest qualifier"

Kirsten is the Founder of Dynamic Talent Solutions LLC and HireSummit.io, where she helps organizations build scalable talent ecosystems through strategy & process refinement, and community-driven hiring while connecting exceptional people with meani... Show more

Mathis Lucka

Mathis Lucka

Mathis Lucka has more than 8 years of experience in building AI applications. He co-founded Blue Guardrails, where he focuses on detecting and preventing hallucinations in generative AI applications. He's an expert in agentic AI systems and RAG applications.

Mathis Lucka has more than 8 years of experience in building AI applications. He co-founded Blue Guardrails, where he focuses on detecting and preventing hallucinations in generative AI applications. He's an expert in agentic AI systems and RAG appli... Show more

Ugne Fink-Jensen

Ugne Fink-Jensen

Founder of Firm&Fair, international negotiation agency

Ugne Fink-Jensen is an international business negotiator, tech counsel, and speaker with more than 15 years of experience. She has worked across both SMEs and multibillion-dollar conglomerates, consistently operating at the intersection of technology, business, and law, including as Lead Negotiator on complex tech and digital transformation initiatives.

Today, she supports businesses in navigating strategic deals and strengthening their governance capabilities, with a focus on negotiation excellence, responsible AI, and the advantage of human skills in a technology-driven world. In addition, Ugne works closely across the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, supporting partners and contributing to Microsoft-led initiatives such as BC Talent.

Founder of Firm&Fair, international negotiation agency Ugne Fink-Jensen is an international business negotiator, tech counsel, and speaker with more than 15 years of experience. She has worked across both SMEs and multibillion-dollar conglomerates... Show more

Ji Darwish

Ji Darwish

Ji is a Software Engineer at Lunatech with a background in Computer Science & Engineering from TU Delft and a recently completed MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Utrecht University. With years of experience in software development, he focuses on solving real-world software and data problems, while maintaining a strong interest in AI, education, and emerging digital policy. He is particularly drawn to questions around EU sovereign tech, AI alignment, and how to build systems that are not only capable, but also compliant, trustworthy, and grounded in human values. Driven by the belief that technology, when built thoughtfully, can be a genuine force for good, Ji is passionate about the role AI can play in improving learning experiences and advancing society responsibly.

Ji is a Software Engineer at Lunatech with a background in Computer Science & Engineering from TU Delft and a recently completed MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Utrecht University. With years of experience in software development, he focuses on s... Show more

Guy Nesher

Guy Nesher

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms.

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms. Show more

Olusegun H. Olugbile

Olusegun H. Olugbile

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of Global Network for Cybersolution, and a co-founder Institute of Information Protection & Privacy (IIPP) and the National Digital Economy Coordinator of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). He is a former member of the UN Internet Governance Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (2014-2017), co-chaired the UN IGF Cybersecurity Best Practice Forum (2015-2017), and facilitated the Global IGF Main Session on Cybersecurity. Co-founded the Global Network for Cybersolution and the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum. a Senior Faculty at the Financial Institution Training Centre (FITC), . He is a member of the Global Skills Development Council's advisory board for cybersecurity (USA), and co-chair of the International Centre for Emerging Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. A pioneer member of the National Cybercrime Advisory Council, Office of the National Security Adviser, a policy architect of the 1st National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS, 2014), a principal co-developer of the NCPS 2021 version, Nigeria Data Protection legislation (2018), the Commission Strategic Action Plan (2023), and the National E-Commerce Policy & Strategy. A former Board Member of the Africa ICT Alliance and co-founder of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum, and co-founder of Data Analytics Privacy Technology (DAPT) - A pioneer licensed Data Protection Compliance Organization in Nigeria.

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of Global Network for Cybersolution, and a co-founder Institute of Information P... Show more

Lucciano Campassi

Lucciano Campassi

Mi nombre es Lucciano Campassi, tengo 21 años y soy de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires. Me gradué como Bachiller Bilingüe en Ciencias Naturales y hoy estoy cursando Licenciatura en Ciberseguridad en la UFASTA, una carrera que elegí porque va exactamente en la dirección hacia donde quiero ir.

Empecé con la tecnología a los 8 años, metiéndome solo con Python y videos de youtube. De ahí fui tirando del hilo: primero redes y Linux, después hacking y bug bounty. Aprendí la mayor parte por mi cuenta, a base de prueba, error y mucha curiosidad. Hoy me considero un usuario avanzado de Linux, uso Arch como sistema principal, y sigo siendo bastante fanático del tema en general.

Actualmente trabajo como consultor en Plug-Zone, una consultora especializada en gestion de identidades y accesos, donde lidio día a día con identidades y gobernanza en entornos reales. Es un trabajo que me da una perspectiva muy concreta de cómo funcionan las organizaciones por dentro desde el punto de vista de la seguridad.

Fuera del laburo, paso tiempo en plataformas como CyberDefenders y Hack The Box, que es donde realmente me divierte ponerme a prueba.

Mi nombre es Lucciano Campassi, tengo 21 años y soy de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires. Me gradué como Bachiller Bilingüe en Ciencias Naturales y hoy estoy cursando Licenciatura en Ciberseguridad en la UFASTA, una carrera que elegí porque va exactament... Show more

Matko Antun Bekavac

Matko Antun Bekavac

Matko Antun Bekavac is the creator of Cybersecurity.directory and StackIntellegence. Passionate about building and securing robust systems. Earlier in his career, he was introduced to security work through military intelligence, an influence that continues to shape his approach to identifying and mitigating real-world threats.

Matko Antun Bekavac is the creator of Cybersecurity.directory and StackIntellegence. Passionate about building and securing robust systems. Earlier in his career, he was introduced to security work through military intelligence, an influence that con... Show more

Adrian DSouza

Adrian DSouza

I am a professional with experience across software engineering, mission-critical ICT operations, and consulting, including 8–10 years focused on governance, risk, compliance, and audit. I partner with senior stakeholders to implement and assess security frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIS2, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001, supporting regulatory compliance and business objectives. I have led cross-functional initiatives in third-party risk management and M&A security, improving risk visibility and integration timelines across global environments.

I am a professional with experience across software engineering, mission-critical ICT operations, and consulting, including 8–10 years focused on governance, risk, compliance, and audit. I partner with senior stakeholders to implement and assess secu... Show more

Disha Babla

Disha Babla

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participants to market leaders. My decade-long journey through Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture leadership brings real-world stories making complex cloud strategies accessible and actionable for global audiences.

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participant... Show more

Michelle Keating-Sibel DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

Michelle Keating-Sibel DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel is a distinguished family nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader. With extensive experience in primary care and population health, Dr. Sibel has dedicated her career to optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, preventative screenings, and value-based care. She has worked as a family nurse practitioner, providing comprehensive care across the lifespan, and has also served at Tandigm Health, where she focused on innovative healthcare delivery models to enhance quality and efficiency in primary care.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Sibel is a faculty member at Chamberlain University, where she educates future healthcare leaders on the implementation of strategies to drive policy change and improve healthcare quality metrics such as HEDIS measures. A seasoned speaker, she has presented on a range of critical healthcare topics, including deprescribing strategies, hospital-at-home models, and the integration of pharmacologic therapy in weight management.

Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel is a distinguished family nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader. With extensive experience in primary care and population health, Dr. Sibel has dedicated her career to optimizing patient outcomes through evide... Show more

Jeremy Murray

Jeremy Murray

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignty, and digital health, Jeremy brings a unique mix of technical, startup, and enterprise experience.

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignt... Show more

Dan Moriarty

Dan Moriarty

Dan Moriarty is a digital strategist and founder of Electric Citizen, a civic-focused web agency serving government, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. A Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a certified UX professional through Nielsen Norman Group, Dan brings more than 25 years of experience guiding complex public-sector web initiatives.

His background spans digital strategy, information architecture, UX/UI design, and creative direction for high-visibility websites used by broad and diverse audiences. Dan regularly speaks at regional and national conferences, including DrupalCon and DrupalGovCon. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a proud Timberwolves fan.

Dan Moriarty is a digital strategist and founder of Electric Citizen, a civic-focused web agency serving government, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. A Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the I... Show more

Georgina Armstrong

Georgina Armstrong

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams.

She is now leads Software Engineers at Morningstar Credit, working on the sophisticated data products for Morningstar customers.

She's been through hiring cycles and layoff cycles, major tech stack overhauls, massive data science projects and forensic audits. She's figured out how to keep diverse, remote data teams happy, productive and collaborative, at least 80% of the time.

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams. She is now leads Software Engineers at Morningsta... Show more

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology, product, and enterprise transformation executive focused on helping organizations improve how they govern, fund, deliver, and scale complex technology initiatives.

His work sits at the intersection of PMI-aligned delivery leadership, PMO modernization, portfolio governance, enterprise risk management, product operating models, and technology transformation. He helps organizations move from fragmented project execution to integrated operating systems that connect strategy, investment, governance, delivery, and measurable business value.

As Head of Consulting Operations at En Dash, John advises organizations on enterprise transformation, governance design, AI-enabled operating models, product and platform strategy, and modern delivery practices. His consulting work focuses on helping leaders establish practical governance structures, improve portfolio visibility, strengthen decision-making, and align execution with organizational strategy.

John previously served as Chief Information and Technology Officer for a Property and Casualty insurer, where he led core platform modernization, cloud transformation, enterprise delivery evolution, and technology governance. His leadership experience includes modernizing delivery practices, improving cross-functional execution, managing risk across complex change initiatives, and connecting technology investments to business outcomes.

His background also includes senior leadership in product, user experience, and customer experience for AI and NLP platforms at Next IT, delivering enterprise conversational AI solutions across financial services, healthcare, and travel. Consulting and advisory roles with LitheSpeed and independent engagements have supported large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, including enterprise agility, PMO evolution, portfolio management, governance alignment, and product-centric operating models.

John is a published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption, modern consulting, enterprise decision-making, and operating effectively in complex, technology-driven environments.

Regular speaking topics include PMO modernization, enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, risk management, product operating models, AI governance, enterprise agility, and the connection between strategy, execution, and value delivery.

Key Topics

* PMO Modernization and Enterprise Delivery Leadership
* PMI-Aligned Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
* Enterprise Transformation and Operating Model Design
* Governance, Risk Management, and Decision Rights
* Portfolio Governance and Value Delivery
* Product Operating Models and Product Leadership
* AI Governance and Responsible AI Adoption
* Enterprise Agility and Hybrid Delivery Models
* Technology, Cloud, and Platform Modernization
* Strategy Execution and Organizational Change

Experience Highlights

* Head of Consulting Operations, En Dash
* Vice President, Consulting, LitheSpeed
* Chief Information and Technology Officer, Capital Insurance Group
* SVP Customer Experience, AI and NLP, Next IT
* Enterprise Technology Leadership, FIS and First American

Author

Published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, with books focused on practical frameworks for modern consulting, responsible AI adoption, governance, and enterprise operating effectiveness.

Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GC3R4G83/allbooks

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology, product, and enterprise transformation executive focused on helping organizations improve how they govern, fund, deliver, and scale complex technology initiatives. His work sits at the intersection of PM... Show more

Eric Riz

Eric Riz

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative change, enhancing corporate efficiencies and aligning technology with strategic business goals.

He is at the forefront of helping organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven tools to unlock new levels of productivity. His work emphasizes how generative AI can transform collaboration, decision-making, and enterprise strategy by embedding intelligence directly into daily workflows. By guiding enterprises through Copilot readiness, governance, and adoption, Eric ensures AI is deployed responsibly and at scale.

Equally central to his work is a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk management. He has deep expertise in deploying Microsoft’s security and compliance stack, including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and Purview, to protect organizations from evolving digital threats. His strategies enable enterprises to strengthen defenses, safeguard sensitive information, and build resilience against cyber risk while maintaining compliance with global standards.

Eric’s operational acumen is rooted in his ability to define and implement robust corporate technology strategies for Fortune 500 companies. His strategic insights are regularly sought after by industry leaders, and he has shared his expertise on platforms such as Fox Business, The Globe and Mail, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post.

In addition to his client work, Eric is a pivotal figure in the tech community. He serves on the Microsoft Cloud Advisory Board, helping shape the future of AI and cloud computing. His contributions have been recognized with six Microsoft MVP awards, underscoring his commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Judge for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, Eric also mentors the next generation of tech leaders, advancing both AI adoption and security practices.

Based in Toronto, Eric balances his professional life with passions as an avid cyclist and hockey enthusiast, bringing the same drive and dedication to his personal pursuits as he does to advancing Copilot, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation.

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative chang... Show more

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