SynergyXPO 2025

Alina Rivilis

Home Trust

Arvin Bansal

C&S Wholesale Grocers

Aylin Orial

Padgea

A dynamic and results-driven executive with a robust background in technology and innovation leadership. With over a decade of experience in FinTech, PropTech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, eCommerce, High Tech, Insurance, Real Estate and Energy sectors. Aylin has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Her expertise spans across various domains including AI, cybersecurity, solutions architecture, and digital transformation with Agile, where she has consistently delivered exceptional results by leveraging her strategic vision and leadership skills. Aylin's commitment to excellence and her ability to build and nurture strong relationships have been key factors in her successful career. Currently, Aylin serves as a pivotal figure at Padgea, where she spearheads initiatives that drive innovation which leads business expansion and enhanced customer engagement. Her adeptness at identifying market opportunities and implementing effective strategies has positioned her as a trusted advisor and leader within her industry. Aylin's passion for technology and her forward-thinking approach enables her to stay ahead of market trends, ensuring her company remains competitive and innovative. With a strong educational background and a relentless drive for success, Aylin Orial continues to make significant contributions to the growth and advancement of her field. As the Founder of Think Techmode, Aylin leads a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions. Under her leadership, Think Techmode has become a trusted partner for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of AI integration and digital transformation. Aylin's strategic insight and commitment to excellence have driven the company’s growth, enabling it to deliver cutting-edge services that enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable success for clients. Her vision for Think Techmode focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to create bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges faced by each client, ensuring they achieve their business objectives in an increasingly digital world.

Brett Tucker

Carnegie Mellon University

Brett Tucker is the Technical Manager of Cyber Risk Management in the CERT Program at Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Brett is responsible for a research and development portfolio focused on improving the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure and assets with specific focus on risk and resilience. He also teaches executive and graduate level courses as a CERT adjunct professor at the Heinz College and serves as the Technical Sponsor for the Executive Chief Risk Officer training program.Brett has 20 years of experience in engineering, risk management, and technical management within the public and private sectors.

Chloé Messdaghi

SustainCyber

Chloé Messdaghi is a recognized expert in Responsible AI and cybersecurity, focused on creating secure, ethical, and transparent AI systems. She collaborates with companies, governments, and NGOs to advocate for stronger cybersecurity and Responsible AI policies, and has advised on key legislation, including work with the White House. Named a Power Player by Business Insider and SC Media, Chloé is a respected speaker and thought leader dedicated to advancing technology and social progress.

Dalia Shanshal

Shanshal Consulting

Dalia is the founder of Shanshal Consulting. She has over 7 years of experience leading and developing data-driven solutions for organizations across several industries. Her passion, curiosity and avid desire for continuous learning shapes her interest in the world of data, where she focuses on knowledge discovery, data mining and insight extraction to help shape decision making. She is the recipient of 3 Bell Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as the TMU Graduate Award. She is also an active educator, mentor, an speaker in the data science and AI community, teaching at the master's and undergraduate levels and participating in various events and platforms. Dalia’s experience includes competency at identifying research problems, designing frameworks, prioritizing goals, defining deliverables and presenting findings to a variety of audience ranging from conference audience, classroom, middle and senior management, executive level presentations as well as live broadcast experience. Dalia is also multilingual in English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

Iris Wang

UniCloud Institute

Iris Wang is an AI strategist and educator who brings information science and cognitive science to drive AI advancements. Drawing from her research background and experiences in technology consulting, banking, and transportation, she guides organizations to architect knowledge-enhanced AI ecosystems to adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape. Iris also speaks internationally and leads workshops on AI strategy and governance, knowledge systems, and pragmatic democratization of AI.

Jorge Litvin

Safe-U

Jorge Litvin, CEO of Safe-U, specializes in bridging the gap between technical teams and executive boards. He leads initiatives to build robust cybersecurity cultures through targeted awareness and training, adeptly managing cyber-risks associated with AI technologies. His expertise spans cybercrime law and cybersecurity, translating complex technical challenges into strategic business solutions. Jorge's impactful strategies enhance security awareness across various industries and regions.

Maureen Rosado

Pink Falcon Consulting Group

Sachin Shah

Applied Materials

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Cybersecurity Strategist | OT/ICS Security Architect | Proficient Semi-Conductor Cyber Security | Industry 4.0 Innovator | Public Speaker & Trusted Advisor Sachin is a seasoned Cyber Security leader with over 22 years of experience in the Global Semiconductor and Automotive Industries. His expertise includes Operational Technology Cyber Security, Digital Twin technology, Smart Factory solutions, Industrial 4.0, Edge Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust frameworks, Risk Management, and strategic planning. He is known for developing comprehensive defense-in-depth strategies for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Sachin has held key roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Operational Technology at Armis and has served on advisory boards at Acalvio and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He focuses on mentoring technical teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering effective security projects. A visionary speaker, Sachin is frequently sought for his expertise in cyber challenges related to ICS and SCADA ecosystems. His diverse background spans Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Physical Security, solidifying his authority in cyber-related issues within these domains.

Steve Wilson

Exabeam

Steve Wilson is a pioneer in Generative AI and cybersecurity, driving advancements in AI-powered cyber defense and securing AI systems. As the Chief Product Officer at Exabeam, the leader in AI-driven security operations, Steve spearheaded the launch of a powerful Generative AI copilot for security analysts, significantly enhancing the speed and accuracy of cybersecurity incident investigations. Steve leads the charge on securing large language models as the founder and project leader of the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, where he guides a global team in developing the industry-standard guide to critical vulnerabilities in AI systems. The Top 10 List has become the go-to reference for developers, architects, and security professionals working to safeguard AI applications. As the author of O’Reilly Media’s The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security] Steve provides a comprehensive framework for building secure, responsible AI systems. The book won the Cutting Edge Cybersecurity Book award from Cyber Defense Magazine and it has quickly become an essential resource for professionals navigating the complexities of AI and security. He is an inventor on 11 U.S. and international patents in cybersecurity, networking, and IoT. In 2023, Steve was awarded Cybersecurity Innovation Leader of the Year by Enterprise Security Tech, and his 2024 RSA Conference talk was voted a Top Session.

Thomas Wilson

Bank of Montreal

With over 25 years in the world of Data, Tom has years of experience in the design, development and deployment of Data Analytics departments and projects delivering solutions in Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, complex Data Integration, Migration and providing Business Insights as well as data leadership. In 2024, Tom completed the Certified AI Transformational Leader program at the US AI Institute and currently works at Bank of Montreal in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.