CIO & CISO Think Tank

For over 20 years, Frank Martinez has worked across the spectrum of IT organizations in South Florida, providing technical expertise and leadership on a variety of technologies, but always focusing on ensuring security in all aspects. Presently serving as the Director of Information Security at Nova Southeastern University, Frank continues to work at the forefront of the field to bring the best blend of technology and security to the enterprises he serves.

Jairo Orea is currently the Chief Information Security Officer at Royal Caribbean Group, previously he held roles as Global CISO at Kimberly-Clark, VP of Security Consulting at UnitedHealth Group, Chief Data Officer and CISO at ING Insurance. Jairo holds master degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration (ITAM) and Networking and Information Systems for Business (ENST France). Also has a Bachelor's Degree is in Robotics and Information Technology Management from the University of Atemajac Valley. Recognized IT leader, author, and board member across multiple industries. Jairo also serves as Research Fellow at the Cloud Security Alliance, board member at the University of Dallas audit committee, and advisory board member at Blumberg Capital.

As the Global Chief Information Security Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, Margarita Rivera brings over 20 years of expertise in safeguarding digital ecosystems for Fortune 50 and Fortune 200 companies across diverse industries. Her leadership has been pivotal in implementing cutting- edge cybersecurity frameworks, fostering a culture of security, and ensuring adherence to international standards across the organization. In her role as Global CISO, Margarita oversees the enterprise-wide information security strategy, aligning it with Carnival’s mission and global operations. Collaborating closely with senior executives, Margarita supports top-line growth, drives operational efficiencies, and enables secure innovation within Carnival’s technology-driven environment. She is instrumental in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across Carnival’s nine world-class cruise line brands. Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, Margarita empowers her teams and cultivates a culture of collaboration, transparency, and innovation. Her extensive expertise spans the design of advanced cybersecurity frameworks, management of complex incident response protocols, and the protection of critical operations, positioning her as a trusted leader in the cybersecurity field. Margarita holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Florida International University. She is also certified as a C-CISO, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, and CIPT. A recognized thought leader, author, and speaker, Margarita has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Authentic Leadership Award from the National Diversity Council. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and exploring culinary and cultural experiences.

Kirk DaCosta is the founder and Managing Consultant at Galileo Solution Partners LLC, an of-counsel consulting firm specializing in closing the strategy to execution gap on enterprise-wide, strategic business-technology initiatives. He also serves on the Board of Old MacDonald Farms Limited. Currently on assignment at NextEra Energy (NEE), Kirk is collaboratively leading the definition and implementation of business-technology resiliency strategies for the omnichannel customer journey transformation for 6 million customers of its Florida Power and Light business. Kirk/ Galileo has led strategic technology initiatives at AutoNation Inc, (AI/ ML pilot for Auto trade-in valuation), JM Family Enterprises/ Southeast Toyota (sales incentives management, warranty and Inventory tracking), and Old MacDonald Farms Limited (paper-to-digital, ERP, order-to-cash, inventory and MRP) Kirk holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Analysis from the University of Miami and a certificate in Management from the Wharton School of Business and has been leading complex business-technology initiatives for over 28 years.

Aidan Walden has served as the Global Director of Public Cloud Architecture and Engineering at Fortinet for the past three years. Prior to Fortinet, he served in various engineering and leadership roles at a tier 1 mobility and global ISP. Throughout his 19-year career, he has navigated the evolving security landscape across mobility, IoT, and service provider infrastructure.