Cyber Security in Modern Work and Computing Environments

Greg Lush – Currently Chief Innovation Officer at KMicro. Prior to KMicro, Founder of Last Mile Worker Solutions, a transformation services consulting practice. Greg has spent his career working with organizations and helping them realize their modernization aspirations. His perspectives are derived from decades of experience as a CIO within companies. For the last few years, Greg has moved to the other side, working for a Technology partner. You can think of Greg as a Pragmatic Technocrat. Greg has published two books focused on helping folks embrace change and its real-life impact: Work-Life Stories and Lush’s Hierarchy of Digital Transformation. For work with Dynamics AX (now F/O) and collaborative innovations, Greg is a two-time recipient of the Microsoft Pinnacle awards, once for evangelism (changing the service industry) and the other for overall excellence (the highest level of award given to customers).

Being certified as an Information Security Professional, System Administration, as well as IT Service Management, he has a deep understanding of standards-based controls. John has worked with several organizations across multiple industry verticals to ensure processes, people, and technologies meet cybersecurity best practices. As a trusted practitioner, he has helped clients define and deliver cybersecurity strategies, architectures, and projects. Applying a client-focused based approach, John manages fully customizable managed security solutions, including assessments, advanced security event monitoring solutions, threat analytics, risk management, and incident response. Engagements include developing cybersecurity programs, policies, review of external guidelines, and regulatory expectations to determine the suitability of controls in the areas of information security governance, secure design, and cybersecurity.”

Senior technology executive experienced in leveraging technology to meet objectives of commercial, non-profit and government enterprises in domestic and international environments. A motivational team leader with a track record of translating business strategy and opportunities into transformational technology innovations. Experience in initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, post-deal integration and technology startups.

Market-facing technology provider with responsibility for product marketing, product management, go-to-market strategy, new market identification and development (sector, segment and geography); business development; and sales and consulting. Decades of experience in real estate, economic thinktanks, and financial services industries.

Technology Innovator delivering solutions in business analytics, cloud services, mobile development, web development, eCommerce and outsourcing. Innovations developed internally for use by the business and as an offering to external market customers. Innovations that keep pace with the industry and meet the ever-increasing needs of professionals and consumers.

A business and technology leader with experience in cloud and emerging technology strategy development and execution; organizational design and development; planning and budgeting; large-scale sales and marketing, financial, human resources and project management implementations; business process reengineering; program and project management; service management; governance, security and risk management.

Speaking engagements:

UCLA Anderson School of Management – Financial Technologies
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering – Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
USC Gould School of Law – Technology Transformation
LMU College of Business Administration – Innovation Symposium: Transforming Business in the Digital Age
LMU CBA Center for Int’l Business Education – Cybersecurity and Blockchain in the Global Digital Age
Association of Financial Professionals – Mobile Financial Technologies
Various international digital media and worldwide research companies

Ashish Kumar is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in Engineering, Consulting, and Technology sales. He has a proven track record of helping businesses build products, increase revenue and market share, enhance branding, and lower operational costs. Throughout his career, Ashish has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to lead high-growth products and sales teams, consistently overachieving multimillion-dollar sales quotas and building solid relationships with customers and partners.

Ashish is an enthusiastic self-starter, goal-driven achiever, motivated team player, and creative and progressive thinker. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, with in-depth exposure to working with people across the globe and a deep understanding of cultural differences, communication styles, and motivational factors. Ashish keenly understands the difference in customer priorities, environments, and sales tactics in developed and emerging markets.

Ashish’s specialties include product engineering and enterprise consulting in the cybersecurity domain, strategic investment in emerging companies, and advisory roles to the board at various organizations. He has a deep understanding of the technology landscape, and his insights and guidance have helped businesses across the globe achieve success. Ashish is an asset to any team, and his expertise, leadership skills, and ability to build relationships make him a valuable partner for any organization.