As the Managing Director and CTO of Recon Technologies, I lead a company that combines knowledge, research, and development in the Cyber Security space. Recon Technologies exemplifies the values, structures, and commitment to cyber and IT security, building leading-edge delivery backed with world-class offerings that shake up and evolve cyber practices around the world.I am an IBM Champion for 2020 and 2021, recognized for my contributions to the Australia and New Zealand marketplace in Cyber Security. With over 20 years of experience in high-tech businesses, I have designed and architected numerous security systems for commercial, state, and federal government organizations, working with various vendors and providers to enable them to protect their customer data and retain both internal and perimeter security efficiently. I have extensive knowledge in security, telecommunications, software, networking, and cloud, and related areas of expertise such as operational efficiency, technical capability, presentation skills, negotiation, and C-level discussions. My mission is to empower people who work with me to understand how to better manage their investments and ensure that projects and business improvement are seen as enablers to innovation.