Security Innovations Forum

• Accomplished Technology executive with over 20 years experience leading portfolio / program / release / project management operations in both high-growth startups and large enterprise software companies with documented success in critical roles. • Built a business value driven, high performing, cross-functional PMO with geographically distributed PMO/TPM teams. • Specializes in driving business value by aligning all levels of leadership and cross-functional teams through the implementation of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) based framework and tools. • Recognized for improving customer satisfaction by standardizing processes, procedures and removing inefficiencies to eliminate downtime. • Increased productivity by fundamentally re-architected how Product Development teams and people align and collaborate at all levels. • Experienced public speaker, reporting to C-level executives with solid strategy and presentation skills. • FDIC and OCC presence and presentations for National Bank Charter for Technology.

Tolgay Kizilelma is a business-driven IT leader with three decades of experience. He currently serves as the Director of the MS in Cybersecurity Program at Dominican University of California, Barowsky School of Business where he also teaches as an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity. As an adjunct faculty at Saint Mary’s College of California, he has been teaching various data analytics courses as part of the MSBA and Professional MBA graduate programs since 2017. As an advocate of lifelong learning, Tolgay has many industry certifications, a B.S. degree in computer engineering, an MBA, and a Ph.D. focusing on information security. He also volunteers for various non-profit organizations as a board member, and frequently participates at cybersecurity conferences as a speaker and a panelist. His contribution to the cybersecurity community was recognized with the 2022 C100 Award – Top 100 CISOs by CISOs Connect.

Dave Williamson has extensive experience working in information technology within the biotech industry to increase manufacturing, quality and supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. Most recently, he worked for Abzena, a life science group headquartered in San Diego, CA as the Chief Information Officer.

Dennis Barnes, is a highly accomplished Information Security Officer with over 20 years of experience in IT leadership. Known for his expertise in driving enterprise IT security protection, Dennis has a proven track record of steering enterprise-wide security strategies and programs to enhance organizational security posture. He excels in translating complex technical terms into easily understandable language and is a strategic advisor to business leaders. Dennis has a history of influencing leadership buy-in on cutting-edge strategies and initiatives, and he is seasoned in solving technical security challenges, including mitigating cyber attacks. Throughout his career, Dennis has managed teams of up to 200 people and budgets of up to $75M. Holding certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Project Management Professional (PMP), and ITIL, Dennis has a wide range of expertise in compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NERC CIP, NIST, PCI, HIPAA, and FIPs 140-2. In his most recent role as VP of Infrastructure and Security at San Francisco Fire Credit Union, Dennis oversees the management of IT infrastructure and security for the credit union, ensuring robust protection. Prior to this, as the Chief Information Security Officer at Cooper Compliance, Dennis deployed advanced security technologies and conducted security assessments to enhance customer environments and ensure compliance with NERC CIP regulations. He led the development of security policies and procedures, implemented user awareness training programs, and established key vendor relationships to drive security investments efficiently. With a strong commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience in information security leadership, Dennis continues to drive innovation and advance cybersecurity practices in the industry.

A seasoned security technology and people leader and innovator with a history of security solution design & architecture and implementing security systems, driving enterprise security strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor and consultation for DeltaDental, eBay, Visa, and Cisco. Featured Speaker at ISC2 and other Security Conferences. - Experience in leading and managing security strategy, leadership, consultancy and execution - Expertise in implementing distributed systems of high availability, scalability, performance and fault tolerance. - Team building and management - Strategic planning and roadmap Security Specialization -Data Security, Cryptography and Cryptanalysis -Identity and Access Management -Authentication and Authorization protocols -End to End security protocol and solutions -Security Gateway -IOT Security(TEE,TPM, SE) and hardware enabled security -Cloud Security -Web Security -Mobile Security -Mobile payments and Tokenization security -Payments domain security CORE COMPETENCIES Team Building | Security Strategy | Security Architecture | Data Protection | Cloud Security | Cryptography | Security Advisory and Guidance | Application and Infrastructure Security | Risk Management | IT Security and Compliance

Stephen Chen is an entrepreneurial technologist with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative solutions that strategically align business objectives with cutting-edge technology. His expertise spans a range of domains, including data science, software engineering, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. With a rich background encompassing defense, commercial, and nonprofit sectors, Stephen brings a diverse skill set and operational excellence to the table. His unique blend of experience instills the discipline of large organizations into startups while reintroducing the agility of startups to larger enterprises. In addition to his corporate endeavors, Stephen has garnered significant exposure in board and advisory roles, particularly in the nonprofit and educational sectors. He has served as a board member and currently holds an advisory position for Here To Serve, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families facing childhood cancer. Stephen maintains an active involvement in local schools, exemplified by his advisory council for the cyber security program at California State University, Chico.

I am an experienced executive IT leader, with over two decades of experience in the healthcare IT sector, with a keen focus on strategic, operational, and growth initiatives. My journey showcases consistent growth, moving from hands-on technical roles to leading Information Technology divisions. I have had the privilege of constructing and directing highly efficient teams to execute projects and initiatives of varying scales. This has included tasks as diverse as implementing Electronic Medical Record systems to launching new hospitals and clinics. My accomplishments as a healthcare technology leader include the successful implementation of tech solutions that enhance operational efficiency and curtail costs. I am recognized by customers, peers, and team members as a kind, compassionate, and inspiring leader who cultivates consensus and delivers outstanding results across all domains of a healthcare system.

Western Digital creates environments for data to thrive. The company is a data infrastructure company that drives the innovation needed to help customers capture, preserve, access and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has offices across the globe.