Tampa Bay Cyber Resilience + AI:
GRC Edition 2025
The Speakers and Panelists
Sharing Knowledge with the Tampa Bay Tech Community
Chrissie Collins
Director of Cybersecurity Operations - Cyberleaf
Chrissie joined the team at Waterleaf International, LLC in 2023 as Director of Cybersecurity Operations for Cyberleaf, a Security as a Service provider with top notch security professional services like vulnerability and penetration testing, SIEM, SOC, and SOAR. Cyberleaf also provides Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) as a service.
Chrissie originally came from the Florida Department of Transportation with over 22 years of experience of filling different roles in technology including server and database management, software development, patch management, risk management and cybersecurity. She spent over 6 years as the Senior Information Security Analyst for all the districts, providing consultation to management in areas related to security such as incident response, vulnerability management and aligning security related policies with Florida rules, statutes and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF). Chrissie worked in District 1 Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) for four years by leading the Information Technology (IT) team. She served as chair for the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) with approximately fifty ITS IT staff in all the districts. She provided leadership and technical expertise for securing infrastructure with a focus on emerging mobility technologies including Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV).
James Gress
Emerging Technology Director, North America Advanced Technology Centers, Accenture
James is the Emerging Technology Lead for Accenture's Advanced Technology Centers in North America, specializing in Generative AI. With over 30 years of experience in software delivery and as a certified Senior Technology Architect, James leads global teams in developing, prototyping, and implementing groundbreaking Generative AI solutions. His extensive expertise spans AI, DevOps, architecture, modern engineering, and developer experience practices, allowing him to collaborate on innovative projects across multiple industries and platforms.
An active leader in the tech community, James organizes and leads meetups on Generative AI, AI, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. He is also a lead organizer for DevOpsDays Tampa Bay. He shares his insights through speaking engagements and industry forums, inspiring technological innovation and strategic solutions. His passion for AI not only drives technological advances but also energizes and motivates a new generation of tech enthusiasts.
Andrea Haddad
Director Global Infrastructure Architecture & Network Ops
Technology executive with 18+ years of global leadership in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-enabled transformation. Adept at aligning technology with enterprise strategy through secure modernization, M&A integration, and risk governance. Recognized for strengthening resilience, compliance, and agility while advising boards and C-suites on digital risk, emerging technologies, and future-ready platforms.
Guided by the vision to “Grow. Inspire. Thrive. A Journey to Excellence,” fosters innovation that creates enterprise value while advancing governance maturity, resilience, and sustainable growth across industries. Governance credentials from Harvard (Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age) and Oxford (Executive Leadership) reinforce readiness to contribute at the intersection of technology, strategy, and oversight.
Nicholas DeMeo
CIO at Vista Clinical Laboratory
My career journey, culminating in my current role as Chief Information Officer, has provided me with a distinct advantage in tackling complex cybersecurity challenges. I am passionate about applying my versatile skillset to actively defend against cyber threats and foster secure digital environments. The continuous evolution of information technology fuels my commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring I remain at the forefront of cybersecurity advancements. I am dedicated to further developing my leadership capabilities as a CIO and am eager to collaborate with organizations and professionals who share my vision for elevating security leadership in healthcare and protecting our interconnected world.
Anitra Pavka
Product Modernization
Anitra Pavka is a Senior Product / AI practitioner and trusted advisor. She has thrived through over two decades of tech bubbles and busts. She specializes in customer-centered product management and technology modernization across cybersecurity, financial services, retail, insurance, and other industries. Her experience spans product discovery, design, development, data, and delivery. She holds an MBA from the University of Kansas. Her credentials include PMI-ACP, ITIL Foundation, ICP-PDM, NN/g UX Certified, and Six Sigma Green Belt.
Known for "speaking fluent human and tech", Anitra has been a featured podcast guest and speaker on local, regional, and national stages, including three appearances at SXSW Interactive. She was an O'Reilly Media author and technical editor, contributing to publications on web accessibility and universal design. Her focus: making technology serve the needs of real people.
Beyond work, her leadership extends into the community. She serves on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Glazer Children's Museum, where she chaired its strategic planning initiative. She also co-organizes several Tampa tech-focused Meetups, including the Tampa Bay Artificial Intelligence group.
Bryson Bort
Founder & CEO - Scythe
Bryson is the Founder of SCYTHE, a start-up building a next-generation threat emulation platform, and GRIMM, a cybersecurity consultancy, and Co-Founder of the ICS Village, a non-profit advancing awareness of industrial control system security. He is a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, USMA EECS Advisory Board member, and Adjunct Senior Technical Advisor for the Institute of Security and Technology. As a U.S. Army Officer, he served as a Battle Captain and Brigade Engineering Officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom before leaving the Army as a Captain. He is recognized as a 'Top 50 in Cyber' by Business Insider, 'Security Executive Finalist of the Year' by SC Media, was awarded 'Tech Titan' three times and is the 2023 SANS Difference Maker Award Winner for Innovator of the Year.
Bryson received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Master's Degree in Telecommunications Management from the University of Maryland, a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Florida, and completed graduate studies in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas.
Bernadette (Bernie) Dunn
Head of Business Development
Leads the global business development strategy for the FAIR Institute (a non-profit professional organization) and the software solution providers Safe Security. This dual role bridges executive education and customer enablement, supporting the learning needs of senior business leaders and cybersecurity/risk practitioners.
Responsible for developing and delivering high-impact executive education programs, technical training, and scalable learning platforms that promote the adoption of quantitative cyber risk management using the FAIR model.
John Terbush
Vice President, Cyber Threat Intelligence - JP Morgan Chase
John TerBush is a VP of Threat Intelligence at a major financial institution, with a focus on detection engineering, malware and infrastructure analysis, and tracking malicious operations. He has worked in security operations for decades, with a transition to information security after many years working as a private investigator.
Mindy Walden
Manager, Security Operations and Governance
Mindy is a technology leader in cybersecurity, experienced in security risk assessments, security architecture and application security. She works for a large healthcare organization, currently serving as a Principal Security Engineer, initiating and driving change across the enterprise. In addition, she served on the company’s Architecture Review Board and Crypto Board. Mindy has created frameworks to discover and assess technologies within the Clinical Ecosystem and championed improvements to enterprise security policies. She has been in the cybersecurity field for 7 years with a background in Software Development, Quality Assurance and Finance. Mindy holds certifications from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) including: CISSP, CSSLP and HCISPP. She is also the secretary of the InfraGard Tampa Bay Alliance.
Joey de Villa
Developer Relations
Joey is a long-time developer and developer advocate who’s worked at Okta, Shopify, and Microsoft. He currently runs Atypical Consulting in Tampa, manages the Tampa Bay AI and Python meetups, and publishes Tampa Bay’s weekly “official unofficial” list of tech events on his blog, Global Nerdy. If you’re in Tampa Bay and hear and accordion playing, it’s probably him.
Joe Lazzorotti
Privacy and Security Technologist
Joe Lazzarotti has been practicing law for 25 years and is currently a Principal with Jackson Lewis PC in its Tampa office. He founded and co-leads the firm's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Practice Group, its Artificial Intelligence & Automation, edits the Firm’s privacy blog, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with IAPP. He counsels multinational, national and local organizations in all industries on the broad array of regulatory mandates, best practices and preventive safeguards concerning technology, AI, data privacy, security, governance, data breach/incident response, website compliance, and social media. He has a particularly deep focus in the healthcare industry, advising health care providers, business associates and group health plan sponsors concerning HIPAA/HITECH compliance.
Mikael Loefstrand
Cofounder - AI Data Defense
Mikael Loefstrand is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and AI strategist with a distinguished career spanning artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With over two decades of leadership experience in both Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial ventures, Mikael has driven innovation at the intersection of AI, enterprise infrastructure, and security.
Currently, Mikael serves as Managing Partner at Agera Partner, where he advises companies on AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital transformation strategies. He is also the Founder and CEO of AI Data Defense, a company focused on AI-driven data privacy, security, and compliance solutions. His expertise in AI governance, cloud security, and multi-cloud architectures has positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving AI and data protection landscape.
Previously, Mikael held senior leadership roles at SAP, Oracle, Dell, and Sun Microsystems, where he spearheaded technology strategies, enterprise cloud initiatives, and large-scale digital transformations. As Global Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Multi-cloud Products at SAP, he played a pivotal role in developing SAP’s multi-cloud strategy, scaling its cloud presence across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. He co-founded SAP Data Custodian, a SaaS platform enhancing data security, compliance, and cloud governance for enterprises.
Mikael is the only Swedish citizen to receive the prestigious Distinguished Engineer recognition from Sun Microsystems, an exclusive technical honor awarded to only a handful of individuals in Europe. This recognition underscores his exceptional contributions to enterprise computing, networking, and cloud infrastructure at a global scale.
Beyond corporate leadership, Mikael has been actively involved in strategic advisory roles, startup mentorship, and digital twin innovations for industrial applications, including modernizing submerged marine robotics. He holds 16 patents spanning artificial intelligence, cloud security, and automation, underscoring his contributions to technological advancements.
Claude Williams
CEO - CyNtell
Claude L. Williams is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CyNtelligent Solutions, LLC (CyNtell). CyNtell is a world-class consulting and professional services company servicing the US DoD, US Civil Government agencies, and the private sector with cybersecurity and related IT governance, risk management, and compliance services. Complementary areas of expertise are in business continuity, data privacy, and cloud-based security solutions. Previously, Mr. Williams was the Head of Business Development for the renowned, premier provider of professional cybersecurity education and certifications, (ISC)2. He has over two decades of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and certification education. Mr. Williams has a diverse management and information security background and has worked in the U.S. DoD environment as an integrator and executive consultant to various military and civilian agency CIOs. Mr. Williams has authored numerous white papers and case studies related to enterprise systems management and supporting business processes with information technology. He has authored curricula in collaboration with Microsoft, Novell, and numerous training organizations and academic institutions. He has successfully developed and administered customized cybersecurity programs for notable organizations in support of internal initiatives and industry compliance requirements including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC. Among those successes are the programs he managed for the American Red Cross, The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and The U.S. Senate. • In 1993, Mr. Williams served on the Maryland Governor’s Education Advisor Council as a technology advisor. • Mr. Williams was a contributing member of the working group for the development of the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). • Mr. Williams aided in the development and promotion of a secure coding professional certification for IEEE Computer Society. • In 2010, Mr. Williams significantly contributed to the development of an Insider Treat Methodology while working as a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University SEI CERT. • Currently, specializing in the area of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for DIB SMBs.
Chris Ayers
Senior SRE - Microsoft
Chris Ayers is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer on Microsoft’s AzRel Risk SRE team, drawing on years of experience in cloud architecture, software development, and DevOps practices. He’s passionate about continuous improvement, driving reliability, and sharing industry best practices. Outside of work, Chris is a devoted father, technology enthusiast, and avid gamer. Connect with him online to explore insights into cloud operations, agile methodologies, and more.
Alex Delgado
Data Engineering Senior Manager - PwC
Alex Delgado is a highly skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Senior Manager in the Data Engineering team at PwC. With expertise in accounting principles and regulations, he designs and implements data engineering solutions to optimize financial processes and drive business growth. He excels in developing scalable data pipelines, automating workflows, and ensuring data quality. Alex's strong analytical skills and attention to detail enable him to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. With a commitment to continuous learning, Alex remains at the forefront of data engineering advancements, making him a valuable asset to PwC's Data Engineering team.
Lisa (Wagner) Begando
Director of GRC - Health Catalyst
Lisa Begando-Wagner is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader specializing in security assurance, risk quantification, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare and technology industry. She oversees audit programs including HITRUST, SOC 2, ISO and StateRAMP, and is leading her organization’s transition from qualitative to quantitative risk reporting using the FAIR framework.
Lisa’s work bridges compliance, analytics, and executive reporting, aligning cybersecurity investments with business outcomes and the NACD principles for board oversight. Passionate about data-driven governance, she advocates for transparency, measurable control performance, and the ethical application of AI in risk management and security decision-making.
Polly James
Senior Director Risk Management, Feld Entertainment
Polly James has been the Senior Director of Risk Management at Feld Entertainment since November 2020. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at Hilton Worldwide, General Motors, and American International Underwriters, where she specialized in Enterprise Risk Management, Latin America Risk, Risk Financing, Claims, Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Captives.
In addition to her professional role, Polly is actively involved in several industry organizations. She serves as the Assistant Chair of the National RIMS Public Policy Committee, the Legislative Liaison Board Member for the Tampa Bay RIMS chapter, and the President of the Board for The Greater Tampa Bay Chapter of the Association of Contingency Professionals. Her past leadership roles include President of the Great Lakes Business Recovery Group and Chair of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Risk Management Committee.
Polly holds professional designations, including Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP). She earned her BA in Computer Science with a minor in German from Otterbein College, having studied in Bonn, Germany, and an MBA in International Business and Operations Management from Syracuse University.
Eric Vogelpohl
Field CTO - Presidio
Data | AI/Machine Learning | GenAI
Eric Vogelpohl is a Field CTO specializing in the transformative power of data, analytics, and generative AI across various business sectors. With a strong engineering, data warehousing and data management background, he is dedicated to empowering data and data science teams through scalable solutions, data management patterns and platforms. His extensive career, spanning over 25 years, includes leadership roles in enterprise IT, startups, and large consultancies, with a primary focus on cloud computing, data, BI and more recently, GenAI ecosystems
Karen Norris
Director, Technology & Product M&A / Chief of Staff & Operations
With more than 20 M&A integrations, Karen has deep, practical experience helping organizations navigate the complexities of due diligence and post-acquisition integration. As former Director of Technology & Product M&A at Salesforce, she played a key role in the integration of major acquisitions such as Tableau, MuleSoft, Vlocity, and Slack. During the Slack integration, Karen led a collaborative redesign of the Procure-to-Pay process to improve oversight, close gaps, speed decision-making, and strengthen record-keeping. Her efforts delivered measurable risk reduction and millions in cost savings.
In this session, she’ll share practical strategies for how GRC professionals can partner across M&A, procurement, and technology teams to identify and manage third- and fourth-party risks. Drawing from real-world experience, Karen will highlight what works - and what to watch for - when aligning controls and risk management across functions in a post-merger environment.
Dan Holland
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
After graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Dan launched his career as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, leading high-stakes at-sea operations worldwide in pursuit of suspected drug traffickers and pirates. He then commanded an 87-foot Cutter in San Francisco, CA, overseeing critical maritime security operations, and later earned a Top-Secret clearance and served as a Program Manager for the Pacific Area Fleet, managing strategic operations across the region.
Transitioning to the private sector, Dan built a distinguished career in information technology and cybersecurity. Following five years at a Fortune 500 company, he founded Arete Solutions, a disabled veteran-owned cybersecurity consultancy. Inspired by the Greek concept of “Arete” (the pursuit of excellence), the firm specializes in cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and execution for U.S. government and critical infrastructure clients. Under Dan’s leadership, Arete Solutions delivered assessments, policy development, technical project execution, and technology solutions—generating $3M in revenue within the first 18 months.
In 2024, Dan joined Tampa General Health System as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO), where he oversees Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). His role focuses on safeguarding critical healthcare systems and ensuring compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dan is passionate about cybersecurity education and workforce development. He is dedicated to expanding K-12 cybersecurity education, working with educators and students across Florida to provide practical cybersecurity experiences, mentorship programs, and career pathways. Dan serves on several advisory and nonprofit boards, including the 1K+ member Central Florida AFCEA Chapter; West Florida Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Hillsborough Academy of Information Technology Advisory Board; Pinellas County Technical College Advisory Board; Tampa Bay Cybersecurity Ecosystem K12 Advisory Board; and the Countryside High School Advisory Board.
Anna Bahvala, Ed.D.
Career Coach/ Student Success Specialist - USF Muma College of Business
Dr. Anna Bahvala is an Adjunct Professor and Career Coach at the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, School of Information Systems. With over two decades of experience empowering professionals in the AI and Data Analytics fields, she helps individuals navigate the evolving world of work with confidence and clarity. Her coaching and research focus on mindset, resilience, and self-advocacy in job search, salary negotiation, and professional networking, blending data-driven insight with human-centered empathy.
John Licato
Founder - Actualization.AI
Professor - USF
John Licato, PhD is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at USF, Director of the USF Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning (AMHR) Lab, and founder / CEO of AI startup Actualization AI, LLC. He designed and teaches the natural language processing course (the field that created ChatGPT) at USF, and his lab's mission is to not only make AI smarter, but to use those advances to make people reason better as well. His research expertise lies in AI, NLP, human reasoning, cognitive modeling, and legal / regulatory reasoning, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has been featured in outlets such as NPR's Marketplace Tech, ABC Action News, and the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Actualization.AI is a new startup founded by USF AI researchers, developing solutions for making AI safer with automated vulnerability testing. They were awarded an NSF SBIR award ($275K) and a Bull Ring Accelerator Grant ($25K), both in August 2024.
Jeremy Ring
Co-Founder, Partner, Florida SLED
Jeremy is an accomplished business leader, former elected official and accomplished author. He was a 10-year Florida State Senator (2006-2016). Post the Florida Senate, he was the 2018 Democratic nominee for the Chief Financial Officer for Florida.
Jeremy is an internet pioneer, helping to develop one of the very first ever internet advertising campaigns for MCI Communications. At 24 years old he was brought on as the first sales hire for Yahoo. It was then he launched the New York office of the company out of his apartment. After relocating to Silicon Valley, Ring built and led the Sales Programs Division, working with hundreds of the Fortune 500 companies to ensure greatest return on their advertising campaigns. He was an instrumental part of the early team that helped Yahoo become a $120 Billion market cap behemoth that changed the world.
Post Yahoo, he was an Operating Partner for Chicago based Sterling Partners. In addition, Jeremy was a Venture Partner with Clearsky Ventures. Ring is the co-founder of Collegiate Images, a college sports licensing company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, which was sold to XOS technologies.
As a State Senator, Jeremy founded the Florida Institute of Commercialization. Based at the University of Florida, the incubator launched 75 technology companies. In addition, legislation authored by Senator Ring, created the $1 billion Florida Growth Fund, a late stage growth fund that invests in Florida technologies companies. Governor Charlie Crist appointed Senator Ring Chairman of the Florida Commission on Bio-Technology Competitiveness and as a member of the Florida High Speed Rail Commission.
Jeremy authored the book "We Were Yahoo". (Post Hill Press, 2018) about the rise and fall of Yahoo. He has been featured in countless media venues such as Forbes, Business Week, Time, Newsweek, Fortune, CNN, Fox Business and USA Today.
He received his Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and in currently matriculated at Harvard Business School General Management Program.
Beth Frasure
Risk and Compliance Advisor Lead
Beth Frasure is a Risk and Compliance Advisor Lead at a Fortune 100 financial institution with oversight of the Enterprise Resiliency Group (ERG). Her primary responsibility is to provide Risk Management and Compliance oversight of Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), Crisis Management, BC/DR Exercises, Technology and Third-party resiliency Testing, BC/DR Planning, and ERG governance. In her previous roles as a consultant and BC program administrator, Beth has skillfully led teams and advised clients on best practices in the development of Resiliency programs. She has extensive experience in the full BC management cycle to include the creation and implementation of Plans, IT DR, Crisis Communication, Crisis Management, Training, Exercises, and Testing. Beth specializes in risk mitigation, resiliency, crisis management, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) license through DRI, a Bachelor of Science Business and Psychology, and is currently pursuing her MS in Enterprise Risk Management from Boston University.
Alexei Chirokikh
Vice President, Data Solutions – Citibank
Alexei Chirokikh is Vice President of Data Solutions at Citibank, where he leads strategic initiatives in enterprise data management, Generative AI integration, and intelligent document automation. He focuses on applying AI technologies to transform large-scale banking operations, including document management, translation workflows, and compliance automation across global markets.
With over two decades of international experience, Alexei has served as a CIO and CTO driving data strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption across global financial institutions. Before joining Citibank, he was Global CTO at FINCA Impact Finance and Group CIO at Equity Bank, leading multi-country core banking modernization and digital channel transformation across Africa and Latin America.
Earlier, Alexei held CIO positions at Gazprombank and Uralsib Bank, overseeing enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology modernization. He also contributed to fintech innovation in Canada and Spain, focusing on digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and cross-border payments.
Alexei holds a PhD in Physics, an MBA in Finance and International Management, and is TOGAF-certified.
Tracy Ingram
Chief Information Officer - NeuroEM Therapeutics
Tracy Ingram is Chief Information Officer at NeuroEM Therapeutics, where he spearheads innovative IT strategies to accelerate the commercialization of FDA-approved neurological healthcare breakthroughs. With over two decades of experience in strategic information management, he transforms complex challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions through cutting-edge technology implementation.
At NeuroEM Therapeutics, Tracy develops robust digital infrastructures supporting clinical research and operations by integrating emerging technologies, strengthening data integrity, and maintaining rigorous cybersecurity standards. His forward-thinking approach bridges the gap between technology and therapeutic innovation, enabling rapid adaptation in the dynamic Medtech landscape.
Before NeuroEM Therapeutics, Tracy established himself as a transformative leader through senior IT roles in bioinformatics and the military sectors. He consistently delivered innovative solutions to complex projects, and his strategic vision and consumer-focused approach significantly reduced support requirements. Tracy combines technical expertise with executive strategy through advanced Computer Science and Business Administration degrees. He actively champions diversity in tech and mentors emerging industry leaders.
A recognized thought leader in the IT community, Tracy regularly contributes to influential events, including Barcamp and Ignite. His dedication to community engagement and knowledge sharing fosters collaboration and innovation, inspiring the next generation of IT professionals and entrepreneurs. He demonstrates the transformative potential of open exchange and grassroots innovation through these forums.
Tracy's passion for technology advancement and community building continues to shape his impact at NeuroEM Therapeutics and across the broader IT ecosystem, ensuring both remain innovative and prepared for future challenges.
Ed Nester
Deputy, Cyber Governance Section (CCJ6-6-CyG)
USCENTCOM HQ Cyber Program Manager
Mr. Ed Nester serves as the Deputy Cyber Governance for USCENTCOM J6. He has been working on DoD networks since 2006 across different disciplines. He has led teams covering the help desk, satellite ground stations, custom networks, virtual computing, enterprise services, and cyber and GRC. He has recently been involved with projects involving DevSecOps and AI. In his spare time, he enjoys mentoring Service Members who are leaving the Military and SCUBA diving.
Yulia Kolbina
Senior Vice President, Compliance - Data Management
Yulia is the Senior Compliance Manager at Citibank. In her role Yulia provides compliance risk management oversight of Citi's Enterprise Data Office and Chief Operating Office. Yulia also manages the compliance programs for Data and Records Management. Yulia has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry specializing in Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management.
Wilson Bautista
CEO, Jun Cyber | Lead Certified CMMC Assessor | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Wilson Bautista Jr. is the CEO of Jun Cyber, a veteran-owned cybersecurity and compliance firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, helping organizations prepare for and achieve compliance with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA.
A Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) and one of fewer than 350 assessors worldwide, Wilson brings deep expertise in guiding defense contractors through the evolving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. His team has helped small manufacturers, technology companies, and defense suppliers translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, operational cybersecurity programs that drive both compliance and resilience.
Before founding Jun Cyber, Wilson served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, leading large-scale communications and cybersecurity operations in Afghanistan. That experience shaped his mission-driven leadership style and practical approach to risk management — focusing on people, process, and protection over paperwork.
Wilson is also the Executive Director of the Cyber Ohana Project, a nonprofit that helps veterans and career changers transition into cybersecurity careers, and the organizer of BSides St. Pete, one of Florida’s fastest-growing community-driven cybersecurity conferences.
At Tampa Bay Cyber + AI: GRC Edition, Wilson will discuss:
How CMMC 2.0 impacts the Defense Industrial Base in 2025
Lessons learned from performing real-world CMMC readiness and assessment engagements
The intersection of AI and compliance automation, and how emerging tools are reshaping evidence collection, reporting, and audit preparation
Anantha Krishnan Thandalam Madapui Sreeraman
Associate Director - Raymond James
Anantha Sreeraman is a technology leader overseeing multiple enterprise data platform applications and driving next-generation innovation through Generative AI initiatives. With deep expertise in data engineering, scalable analytics systems, and automation, he brings a strategic perspective to building intelligent, AI-augmented business ecosystems. Anantha focuses on practical and high-impact GenAI applications, including enterprise knowledge automation, productivity acceleration, and AI-assisted decision systems. Passionate about making AI accessible and meaningful, he bridges hands-on execution with visionary thinking, helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape with clarity and purpose.