Prashantha Saradesai

"Prashantha Saradesai is a senior technology and AI transformation leader with over 20 years of experience advising global enterprises on digital strategy, cybersecurity enablement, and large-scale technology modernization. He has held leadership roles across consulting and industry, working closely with C-suite executives to translate emerging technologies—particularly AI, data platforms, and automation—into measurable business outcomes.

Prashantha has led and scaled multiple global innovation and platform initiatives, including the design and commercialization of AI-driven products and advisory services across highly regulated industries. His experience spans enterprise security transformation, AI governance, platform strategy, and operating-model design, with delivery footprints across the US, India, and international markets.

As an Advisory Board member, Prashantha brings a pragmatic, execution-focused perspective, combining strategic foresight with hands-on experience in scaling technology businesses globally. He is particularly passionate about helping growth-stage firms navigate market expansion, partner ecosystems, and responsible adoption of advanced technologies.

Carolyn Amrein

Carolyn is an innovative executive with over 25 years of experience in leveraging data and technology to tackle business challenges and compliance risks. Recognized for her ability to design and implement analytic ecosystems, she excels at pioneering data-driven strategies that propel operational excellence and sustainable risk mitigation.

Currently serving as the Head of Digital Assurance and Analytics for Corporate Risk and Internal Audit at LEGO Group, Carolyn is committed to providing safe online experiences as the company grows its digital portfolio and ensuring compliance with evolving global digital regulations. Her breadth of experience in public and private companies, government agencies, and consulting firms across the world uniquely positions her to shape creative solutions that consider diverse stakeholders and ambitions.

Carolyn holds a BS in Economics from Clemson University and an MPA from George Washington University where she was a Senior Fellow. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control.

David Cifuentes

David Cifuentes is a seasoned cybersecurity and data engineering leader with nearly two decades of experience helping global enterprises modernize security and observability at scale. Known for his practitioner-first approach, he specializes in designing resilient data pipelines that enable real-time threat detection, SIEM optimization, and faster, more confident security operations.

Currently serving as Director of Sales Engineering at CrowdStrike, David partners with CISOs, SOC leaders, and platform teams to unlock value from logs, metrics, and events across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Prior to CrowdStrike, he was Field CTO at Onum, where he played a key role in the company’s growth and successful acquisition.

With over a decade at Devo and earlier experience across global technology and consulting organizations, David brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and strategic insight. We’re excited to be on this journey together as he continues to help organizations secure smarter and scale with confidence.

Jorge García

I am a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and cybersecurity consultant with extensive experience helping organizations strengthen their security posture, manage technological risk, and achieve regulatory compliance.

I specialize in Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001:2022), cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory readiness, particularly for fintechs, startups, and growing organizations operating in highly regulated environments.

Throughout my career, I have worked closely with executive teams to translate cybersecurity from a technical concern into a strategic business enabler, supporting certifications, audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2), cloud security (AWS, Azure), and regulatory frameworks such as those issued by the Mexico and LATAM financial authorities .

My approach is pragmatic, transparent, and results-driven: I focus on delivering clarity, measurable impact, and sustainable security programs that align with business objectives while reducing operational and cyber risk.

Patrick Evans

Fifty years in IT, 35 years in CyberSecurity, 35 years in ITSM. Serial entrepreneur with early-stage investments in emerging cybersecurity platforms and technologies.

Currently invested in a US-based MSSP, Securicom, an executive security services company, AdvancedCISO, based in South Africa, and my advisory and GTM company, Advanced Cloud Technologies.

I now live in Plano, TX, but transact globally, with a focus on North America and EMEA.

Ajay Jain

Ajay Jain is the Founder, President, and CEO of a stealth-mode deep tech and AI company, Kuper, focused on optimizing enterprise software development lifecycles (SDLC) through agentic automation and IP-aware engineering systems. Kuper enables organizations to improve developer productivity, enforce governance, and protect intellectual property across modern AI-assisted development workflows.

Previously, Ajay was CEO of Vector Flow, Inc., and Founder & CEO of Quantum Secure, Inc. (acquired by ASSA ABLOY / HID Global), Mokume Software (acquired by Versant), and Market First Software (acquired by Pivotal). He began his career in engineering and leadership roles at Netscape, Clarify, and Cadence Design Systems.

Ajay is passionate about building enduring technology companies and supporting philanthropic initiatives. Outside of work, he is an avid fitness enthusiast and hiker, and enjoys music, reading, golf, travel, and sports. He holds an MS in Computer & Information Science from Clarkson University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Val Dobrushkin

I have worked for over 25 years in technology, managing cybersecurity and governance programs for the US government, Fortune 500, and startups, as well as providing consulting and advising services to startups and enterprises. I love building innovative GRC programs that deliver practical business value and have ensured successful exits via acquisitions and IPOs for startups where I had led Legal, Privacy, and Cybersecurity GRC functions. I also enjoy mentoring, board advising, and various community activities such as team sports and Dungeons & Dragons.

Bharat Raigangar

Bharat Raigangar is a highly accomplished Cybersecurity and Fraud Management leader with over 28 years of experience, having held leadership roles across multinational organizations in the Technology and BFSI sectors. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised organizations on cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk management, governance, fraud prevention, compliance, and digital transformation.

As a strategic advisor and CxO, Bharat has extensive expertise in designing and implementing cybersecurity, risk, fraud, and compliance frameworks that strengthen business resilience while supporting organizational growth. He has led large-scale cybersecurity operations focused on threat monitoring, incident response, digital risk management, governance, and business continuity.

His experience also includes procurement, vendor governance, contract management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), third-party assurance, ESG compliance, business resilience, and startup ecosystem development. Bharat combines strong technical expertise with strategic leadership to help organizations align cybersecurity with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Bharat holds numerous globally recognized certifications including CRISC, CGEIT, CFE, CISM, CISA, CICA, CFAP, CIA, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000 Series, and is a certified Business Continuity Management (BCM) Practitioner.

Outside of work, Bharat enjoys listening to retro tunes and classic melodies, playing cricket and golf, and spending time in nature. His balanced leadership approach reflects his belief that resilience, innovation, and continuous learning are the foundations of long-term business success.