Jason Testart
Jason oversees cybersecurity operations (including incident response), identity and access management, and cybersecurity risk management at University of Waterloo. Jason has spent his entire career supporting higher education, and has been leading technical teams since 2003. Jason also holds a Bachelor of Mathematics (Co-op) degree from the University of Waterloo.
Michelle Ching’anda
With 25 years in Information Technology Leadership, Michelle has exceptional skills in building cohesive teams, designing impactful programs, and delivering essential services within technology-focused companies. Her leadership and communication abilities consistently foster collaboration among teams, driving them toward shared goals. Michelle joined Humber Polytechnic in 2014 and spearheaded the creation of a project management methodology that has played a pivotal role […]
Priya Mouli
Priya Mouli is a thought leader and seasoned technology executive with an impressive ~20 year career in IT Risk Management, covering the areas of Cyber Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Data / AI Governance. She is currently the Head of Information Security & Compliance at Sheridan College, a premier post secondary institution in Canada. Before moving […]
Brent Fowles
With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, Brent has most recently transformed Western’s Cybersecurity Strategy through partnerships with industry leaders, introduction of 24/7 SOC coverage, effective risk assessment initiatives and campus-wide cybersecurity awareness programs. He also delivers Operational Leadership programs on “Your role in Protecting Corporate Information” and “Working Securely” in partnership with […]
Daniela Spagnolo
Daniela Spagnolo is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Cyber Security Division in Government Information Technology Ontario (GovTechON) at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) of the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Responsible for the strategic oversight of over 100 talented professionals–cyber security works to deliver a comprehensive cyber risk management program […]
Cristian Rodriguez
Cristian Rodriguez is CrowdStrike’s Americas Field CTO and Adversary Universe Podcast Host. With over 19 years of experience in cybersecurity, Cristian has been a mainstay at CrowdStrike for the past 9 years, contributing to various white papers on mapping to compliance standards such as NIST, PCI and HIPAA. He also leads initiatives to assist with […]
Lina Dabit
Lina Dabit joined the RCMP in 1994 and started her career in British Columbia where she spent thirteen years posted to detachments up and down eastern Vancouver Island. She was lucky for the opportunity to work a variety of duties ranging from uniform patrol, drug section, major crime, intelligence, border integrity, and running a police […]
Imran Ahmad
Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy at Norton Rose Fulbright. Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and has extensive experience in managing complex cross-border security incidents. He also provides representation in the event of […]
Duska Kennedy
Duska Kennedy is the Vice President of Strategy and Digital Health, CDO at North York General Hospital. Duska is a national health system leader and is focused on spearheading innovative digital technology solutions that transform the way we work and provide a connected care experience to the communities she serves. She is deeply passionate about […]
