CyberCon Program Committee made up of industry experts

Meagan (they/them/she/her) is a cyber security professional with a focus on GRC and security uplift programs. After living 5 years in Japan teaching English on the JET Programme, they switched careers by working in local government and finding fulfillment in the Security Team. They now use their experience to support their clients meet their cybersecurity needs and push for collaboration between technical, security, and senior leadership teams. They are currently a Canberra-based Managing Security Consultant for Trustwave and working largely with the Federal Government. Meagan is an active advocate for reducing the skills shortage by providing safe and inclusive environments. She gave a talk at Melbourne Cybercon 2023 highlighting the need for industry to play an active-allyship roll for their LGBTQIA+ colleagues. They are a founding member of the Pride in Security working group at AISA and works to build professional network connections. In their spare time Meagan unwinds in the garden or hammers out the daily stress at the jeweler's bench.

Rajiv Shah is an experienced consultant and thought leader with over 30 years experience in cyber security, quantum technology, telecommunications, AI and cloud. He has held a broad range of senior industry executive roles, including as Australian Director for the cyber security division of BAE Systems. As Managing Director of MDR Security, he delivers strategic consulting services to Government and other clients, helping them to understand technology, and use it securely to deliver genuine business benefit. Rajiv is also a Fellow of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, having published a number of strategy and policy papers on emerging technology and security, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences. He has experience of working in the UK and the US, and since 2011 has been based in Canberra, Australia. Rajiv holds a PhD in quantum physics from Cambridge University, UK.

Andrew was born and raised in the North-West of England. Following school, he successfully joined the Royal Marines and travelled the world for 9 years on active service and training exercises. It was here that Andrew got his first taste of radio, and secure communications in a physical security environment providing effective communications in different (temperate, desert, jungle, arctic) climatic conditions.A visit to Sydney to see friends was enough to set my ambitions on warmer climates and emigration. Andrew self-funded and successfully completed a BSc Computer Systems & Networks (Hons) Degree at Plymouth University. This led to work at AT&TTelecommunications for two years. He then pivoted to a UK Government role to focus on information security, information assurance and cyber security. Over the next 9 years he gained valuable experience in different roles, was promoted twice, completed CISSP, and an MSc IT Security Masters’ Degree (part-time). Andrew joined AISA Melbourne branch as a volunteer when he arrived in Australia and have held all branch roles through to becoming a branch executive and was successfully voted onto the board by AISA members in 2020 and again in 2023.Andrew is fortunate in his career to benefit from others volunteering time, wisdom and experience and firmly believe in giving back and paying forward for the betterment of society.Outside of work, he recently moved to rural Victoria and have a small farm where he plans to transition to retirement, living off-grid and sustainably. Andrew enjoys the arts, sketching and painting, has a heathy interest in food, drinks and living a heathy lifestyle (walk, swim, cycle). A fan of architecture including Frank Lloyd Wright and Norman Foster and love to travel nationally and internationally.

Michael is a seasoned technology and cyber security expert with two decades of experience. His comprehensive skill set encompasses vital cyber security practices, including risk management, cyber security operations, assurance, and technology architecture. Michael is recognised for his ability to approach technology, business, and cyber security challenges strategically and pragmatically. He holds a Bachelor of Business degree, a CISSP certification, and various other technology certifications, underscoring his technical expertise and commitment to the field.