Ross is a privacy-fluent IT geek with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity.

With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting in privacy and cybersecurity, Ross has helped countless organizations across a myriad of industries translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.

He is a passionate advocate for privacy rights and cybersecurity, known for making even the most complex topics accessible, entertaining, and engaging! He has led audiences and organizations down the path to compliance with humour, compelling stories, and real-world experience.

Ross provides engaging and entertaining programs in cybersecurity, and privacy.

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• DECLINED - INSUFFICIENT FUNDS: How to protect your data in a world that won't.

Based on the theft of Ross’ identity, this compelling talk explores the personal side of data risk with simple fundamentals that consumer and public audiences can take away and implement right away.

• RACING REGULATION: Managing risk in the age of unstoppable innovation.

Aimed at corporate, tech, association, or executive audiences: how to build governance frameworks that flex with disruption and maintain compliance.

• KEY RISQUE INDICATORS: Governance gymnastics and compliance calisthenics.

Is that a pole on stage? A one-of-a-kind keynote combining physical metaphor with risk and control dialogue: audiences leave seeing GRC in a new light.

Ross holds a Master of Science (Cum Laude) in the Management of Technology and Innovation, a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Cape Town, and is a Certified International Privacy Practitioner (Europe). He holds additional certifications in data analysis, ethical hacking, software development, and programme management.