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Hacker, InfoSec, Safety, CyberStuff Researcher, Advisor, @Hacknotcrime henchman, and various other names on the technical side of the world Chris is currently serving as a vCISO or advisor for a number of entities and organizations around the globe. His most recent projects are focused within the threat intelligence, identity, cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, and services space. I’ve been fortunate to be elbow deep in technology for more years than I care to remember, and these days am involved in both tactical and strategic discussions with clients across the spectrum of industries talking maturity, risk, and how to effect change. Oh, and I just got called a Scottish Security Warlock....I’m kinda digging it. Happy to connect, to talk and discuss what we can ALL do to effect change in this world, to collaborate and to communicate in a way that benefits all….I’d prefer folks didn’t use this forum to sell me certs, software or anything that has a hooded matrix theme (I DO come with a warning label...)

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Yabing Wang is the VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Justworks. She has been in the technology world for 25 years, and has more than 20 years of extensive leadership experience in cybersecurity across different industries. Yabing thrives in transforming security into a business enabler through executive leadership, program delivery, and partnership with all stakeholders. She has built global security practices and strengthened cyber resilience at multiple fortune 100 companies and tech-forward companies.

Nestlé Information Technology is the digital arm of the worlds largest nutrition, health, and wellness company. You may know us best for chocolate, coffee and wateressentials of our humble beginnings and still core to our business today. With 150+ years in business, 2,000+ brands, and 270,000+ diverse team membersyoure joining an organization thats revolutionizing food and championing global humanitarian efforts with technology at its core. We are relied upon as a trusted strategic partner tackling Nestles digital transformations across our portfolio of Nestlé businessesfrom Gerber® to Purina® and every food and beverage brand in between supporting you, your family, and your pets. From ensuring teams have the right technology to do their jobs, to building the infrastructure to support machine learning and AI technology, we are skilled as both businesspeople and technologists with deep curiosity to keep learning. To support our people and their families in the ways they need us to most, we offer inclusive benefits, flexibility, continuous learning options, and unique career opportunities. We find ongoing inspiration from the vast number of backgrounds, cultures, and communities amongst our team members. This sense of belonging and connection are often why people join us, stay, and advance their careers within the Nestlé network. What continues to unite us is the desire to develop and grow together in our pursuits, and to relentlessly remain a Force for Good.

Hello, my name is Rafi Buchnick. I am a risk and security expert with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, assisting them in the delivery of secure IT solutions. I ensure protection for global business operations and mitigate cyber risks for multiple clients, worldwide and am recognized for my impeccable record, in protecting client business interests, and any further damages to operations, during forensic investigations. After serving as Captain in Israel’s IDF Intelligence Corps, I began my career working as Chairman of the Board, ‘Bashan’ Market and Productions. From there, I progressed to a position as Financial Controller, Schneider Children Medical Center, and then, as Division Deputy Head at the Israel Institute for Biological Research. The rest of my work history is detailed in this profile. For more than fifteen years, I have been involved in ensuring security operations and planning for business continuity, should there be a disruption in services and/or the occurrence of a natural or manmade disaster/cyberattack. I am successful because of my meticulous attention to detail, as well as my ability to communicate technical information in easy-to understand language. I know I am only as good as the team I assemble, so I take time to train, coach, and mentor team members for career growth and business success. My key areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Information Security, Risk Assessments/Mitigation, Stakeholder Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Technology & Application Vulnerability Review, Investigations to Support Client Business Interests, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Cost Reduction, Project Management, Industry Best Practices, and Increasing Cyber Capabilities.

Rohit Agrawal is a dynamic and forward-thinking tech leader renowned for his ability to drive transformative change and innovation in the world of technology. With over 17 years of experience in IT leadership roles across the globe, Rohit has built a reputation for delivering results in challenging environments and aligning technology with business needs. Currently serving as the Global Head of Hybrid Cloud at Siemens Healthineers, Rohit is spearheading groundbreaking initiatives including cloud transformation, data integration and incubation of emerging technology platforms. Rohit's leadership has transformed global teams and established a culture of agility and excellence, making him a sought-after speaker at public events. His relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to aligning technology with business needs have made him a driving force in the healthcare technology industry

Dianna Moore is an Integrated 360 Executive Coach, strategic advisor, and speaker with 25+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, venture-backed startups, and complex business environments. She partners with senior leaders in high-stakes, high-complexity organizations, applying whole-person leadership and integrated business and personal development frameworks that drive meaningful breakthroughs. Her work supports the leader as they make an impact in their role, pursue their life goals, and build the legacy they envision. Her portfolio of clients includes cybersecurity leaders, medical doctors, corporate leaders, and startup founders. Residing in the Miami area, Dianna is the mother of an adult son, and two of her favorite people on the planet call her “Coco” – her version of grandma. Beyond coaching,advising and speaking, you’ll often find her engaged in “Big Talk,” exploring international destinations (most recently Thailand, South Africa, Italy, and Brazil), leading indoor cycling classes, or pushing her limits in the gym.

Mr. Richard Rushing is the Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility LLC.; Richard participates in several corporate, community, private, and government Security Council’s and working groups setting standards, policies, and solutions to current and emerging security issues. As Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility, he has led the security effort by developing an international team to tackle the emerging threats of mobile devices, targeted attacks, and cyber-crime. He organized developed and deployed practices, tools and techniques to protect the intellectual property across the worldwide enterprise. A much-in-demand international speaker on information security Richard has presented at many leading security conferences and seminars around the world.

Valvoline Inc. manufactures and markets automotive and industrial lubricants. It operates through three segments: Core North America, Quick Lubes, and International. The company offers lubricants for passenger car/light duty and heavy duty; antifreeze/coolants for original equipment manufacturers; functional and maintenance chemicals, such as brake fluids and power steering fluids, as well as specialty coatings for automotive and industrial applications comprising rust prevention, sound absorption, and release agents; and oil and air filters for light-duty vehicles. It also provides windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, serpentine belts, and drain plugs. The company sells its products through approximately 1,068 Valvoline branded franchised and company-owned stores. Valvoline Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.

Thomas Rizzo is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience across various sectors and is currently serving as the Chief Architect at Lazard. His diverse background spans finance technology, digital services, utilities, social media, legal, and education sectors. Prior to joining Lazard, Thomas made significant contributions to companies like Zebra, where he helped shape their digital services and SaaS offerings, and Con Edison, where he drove technological advancements in the utilities sector. In his current role at Lazard, Thomas leads the design and architecture of technology solutions that drive the company's digital transformation journey. His strategic vision and ability to foster an engaging work environment have earned him the reputation of an 'IT Rock Star'. He is committed to driving business growth through digital transformation, and he does so by fostering a creative and enjoyable workplace atmosphere as part of his leadership approach.

Grant Ecker is the Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Network, and most recently the Vice President Chief Enterprise Architect at Danaher where he partnered closely with the architects across the company to lead strategy development, establish technology standards and to identify opportunities for modernization and transformation.  Prior to Danaher, Grant was the VP, Global Head of Architecture at Walgreens Boots Alliance, and he held a similar role at Medtronic. Earlier in Grant’s career he held architecture and management roles with expanding responsibility at Lowe’s and General Mills.  Grant is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, he received an MBA from University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, and his BS in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis.  Grant is a board member of the Women in Architecture initiative and he holds various board advisory roles out of Chicago, Illinois. Please connect with Grant at

Yelena is a seasoned technology professional, whose career journey reflects her deep commitment to innovation, technology, and leadership. She began her career as a software developer, quickly distinguishing herself through her adeptness at coding and problem-solving. Overtime Yelena transitioned her focus towards data, driven by a passion for data and its potential to revolutionize virtually every industry. In her current role, Yelena is a Head of Public Cloud Data at Citi, where she oversees the strategic direction and execution of cloud data initiatives for the firm, fostering innovation to provide robust data solutions that support the organization's goals and objectives

SHADAAB KANWAL serves as MD Digital, Data, and Analytics at Charles Schwab, executing digital technology, data, AI, and advanced analytics strategies. NYSE:SCHW is a global investment and wealth management firm with >$8.5T(AUM) in client assets, 33M+ brokerage accounts, and a full range of banking and financial advisory services. As a transformational, strategically adaptable, and value driven leader. ★ Adept at creating vision to value, linking strategy to execution, and agile change management. ★ Executed >$300M+ mega programs of technology-led, business agility, and hyper-automation, with global teams of >300+ for Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, OhioHealth, MAYO Clinic, and UnitedHealth Group. ★ Passionate about team empowerment and carving innovative business capabilities, with customer360 design thinking, analytics engineering, and knowledge management.

Northwell Health is New York States largest healthcare provider and private employer, with hospitals, outpatient facilities and affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities

Nora Osman is the Founder & CEO of Norvana, a boutique Customer Experience Optimization company helping organizations reimagine customer and employee experiences through a human-centered, service-driven approach. She is a transformational leader, coach, keynote speaker, and Fellow at the Institute for Digital Transformation. With more than 25 years of experience leading complex IT and service transformations, Nora specializes in turning friction into fuel, aligning people, process, and technology to create world-class experiences that work simply and beautifully.

Amit Basu is the head of IT and IT Security at International Seaways (INSW). INSW, headquartered in New York City, is one of the largest tanker companies providing energy transportation services worldwide. Amit is a proven IT leader with over 25 years of experience in maritime IT and has pioneered several technology innovations in maritime. Over the last decade, Amit has led a digital transformation in INSW with a Cloud-Only IT strategy and is instrumental in designing a multi-layered cybersecurity framework promoting a cyber resilience culture. Amit holds an MBA as well as a Master of Science degree in Information Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey. He is also a Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA, certified in Cybersecurity Risk Management by HarvardX, Cybersecurity Oversight by Carnegie Mellon University, Maritime Cybersecurity by Lloyds Maritime, and Artificial Intelligence by MIT Sloan School of Management. Amit is an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity program at Pace University and Ithaca College, on the advisory board of Exium, and a member of the Governing Body of New York CIO Executive Summit.

Derrick A. Butts is the CEO/Founder of Continuums Strategies LLC. Derrick helps organizations develop enterprise cyber-resilience and risk management strategies to secure their business culture before the AI driven cyber-attacks. With 20+ years of strategic enterprise resilience experiences, he’s digitally transformed enterprise environments with up to 700,000 employees and supported winning contracts up to $3.2B. As an Enterprise Cyber-Resilience Advisor |SME, and former CIO/CISO, he’s been entrusted by CEOs, boards of directors, C-Level executives, financial directors, Navy Captains/Directors, federal/state technology directors, university CIOs/CTOs, and non-profits. He’s proactively addressed the adoption/integration of enterprise innovations through IT/security challenges while aligning cyber-resilience strategies with operational survivability requirements to meet mission compliance objectives. Additionally, he’s worked with business cultures to logistically embrace enterprise digital transformations and necessary vendor services to support their eco-system's resilience strategy. Recognized as a Top Cybersecurity Leader - 2021/2020.

Professor Matt Riemann is a visionary pioneer at the intersection of biology, psychology, and artificial intelligence, with over 25 years of experience advancing precision human intelligence. As Founder of Shae Group and Shae.ai Technologies, he has developed groundbreaking platforms that merge science and technology to decode human uniqueness and integrate it into scalable AI frameworks. His work provides the blueprint for building intelligent, adaptive, outcomes-driven ecosystems where human and machine intelligence evolve together. Riemann’s influence spans the globe, having consulted for the United Nations, World Health Organization, Fortune 500 companies, and national governments including the USA, Dubai, Australia, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, China, South Korea, Nigeria, and Ecuador. His initiatives consistently demonstrate how embedding human intelligence into AI infrastructures is not only transformative for business but also essential for resilience, engagement, and long-term impact, at scale. As a highly regarded educator with tenures at the University of Queensland, Griffith University, Efhre International University and the University of Ohio, Riemann has become a sought-after speaker on precision human intelligence, AI-driven architectures, and the future of business. His mission is bold and clear: to ensure that as technology accelerates toward AGI and ASI, the missing piece—human intelligence—remains the cornerstone of innovation, strategy, and global progress.

Scot Miller, CISSP, CISM, is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Mr. Cooper Group. He serves on the Dallas CISO Board, has presented on advances in Information Security and Technology Governance at consortiums in Florida, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Connecticut, and has been quoted in national magazines and other industry symposiums. Scot built high performing Security and Operations teams from the ground up, and over the past few years, brought Mr. Cooper’s Identity Governance and Compliance teams to a new level. The supporting projects won the 2021 Cybersecurity Team of the Year and CSO50 Award from a pool of national and international candidates for innovation, agility, and meaningful impact on a business. Scot’s team is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reducing risk for all Mr. Cooper’s Group business entities. Previous to his duty at the Mortgage Servicing institution, he was CISO for HMS (a Texas based Healthcare Information Services organization), Head of Global IT Security for Alcon Laboratories, and Chief Security Architect at MassMutual Financial Group. Scot was also the VP and CTO for the CT chapter of ISSA.

Jonathan Sander (aka Sander) has been working in IT since 1996 and focusing on Identity and Security since 2004. Whether it’s clarifying compliance and regulations for engineers or technical architectures for executives, his focus has been simplifying the translating complex ideas with analogies. Sander joined Astrix as their first Field CTO in 2025. He also currently serves as an Executive Board Member at ALTR and an Executive Advisor at Myota. Recently, Sander served as the Lead Sales Engineer at Talon (now part of Palo Alto) and was the founding member of the Security Field CTO team at Snowflake. If you don’t encounter him doing his duty spreading cyber-clarity far and wide, he can be found hanging around with his family or flipping through back issues at any comic shop he happens to see in his journeys.

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America provides insurance and wealth management products and services including life, disability, and dental benefits. Guardian was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in New York City, New York.