Cyber Security Workshop: Meet the Mentors

MEET THE MENTORS Peter Marshall, Director, Enterprise Security and Technical Risk Function Peter Marshall is a lifelong security professional who has been working in technology and infosec for over 15 years. Currently, Peter is the Manager of Enterprise Security and Technical Risk for Gore Mutual Insurance Company a Property & Casualty insurance provider located in Cambridge, Ontario. Outside of work, Peter has previously served as President of the Rotary Club – Guelph Wellington chapter, and has helped author coursebooks for the Certified Insurance Professional – Cyber Risk course.

SPEAKING ABOUT: Cyber liability, protecting your assets, and training your teams.

Kyle Haromy, Network Engineer As a seasoned Network Engineer based in Waterloo, Ontario, Kyle is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges to enhance security and connectivity. His journey in the tech industry has been marked by a diverse set of experiences, from network and systems administration to leading cybersecurity initiatives and completing audits for Fortune 500 companies. Beyond the realm of technology, he is an avid enthusiast of various outdoor activities. He also dedicates time to fostering a collaborative learning environment as he leads a Cisco study group and run a Maker Club, where innovation and experimentation thrive. In essence, his professional journey and diverse interests converge to form a comprehensive profile characterized by technical expertise, leadership in the IT realm, and a passion for exploration and innovation.

SPEAKING ABOUT: Backup and disaster recovery, as well as security monitoring.

MEET THE MENTORS Everton Wilmot, President Everton is President of Wilmot Technologies, a leading technology consulting company in the Region of Waterloo, with expertise in IT infrastructure in both commercial and retail sectors. His entrepreneurial drive has seen the successful development and growth of multiple start-up companies that have had an impact on the economic development of the Waterloo Region. A current member of the Kitchener Westmount Rotary club, a director on the Drayton Entertainment and Unwrap Theatre board of directors, he continues to make time for organizations that can benefit from his experiences. He is also an arts and culture enthusiast, with a passion for the development and advancement of youth.

MENTORING ON: Protecting physical devices from threats, upgrading hardware, and who should be fiing your systems or network.

Doug Grosfield, President & CEO Douglas Grosfield, President & CEO, of Five Nines IT Solutions has been named as one of the “Top 100 Executives” and recognized among the “Top 25 Disruptors” in the global technology space. He is a leader in the charge beyond customary IT, revolutionizing the support and service market by both retaining traditional values and addressing modern challenges. Long considered a tech evangelist, Douglas is a sought-after speaker as a thought-leader in areas such as Cybersecurity, Cloud technologies, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery and Ongoing Support. As President and CEO of Five Nines IT Solutions, Grosfield is bringing the breadth of his experience in the fast-paced world of technology services to bear with his leading-edge IT services company. Along with a track record of building successful and rapid-growth tech services companies, Doug and his Five Nines IT Solutions team will continue to provide best-in-class service and technology to your business.

MENTORING ON: Endpoint protection and remote work security considerations.

MEET THE MENTORS Martin Parrest, Chief Technology Officer Martin Parrest has 30+ years of experience in the information technology field. Martin has global experience in executive roles to design, develop, implement and support software, infrastructures and network solutions. His experience allows him to provide proven strategic alignment of business, regulatory compliance and fiscal business initiatives to information technology solutions.

MENTORING ON: Cyber education is the key to controlling your environment.

David Allison, Chair, School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology David Allison, Ph.D., P.Eng., possesses industrial experience in the field of Software Engineering as an entrepreneur delivering products for industrial partners and research experience in the area of privacy protection and privacy policies in the IT field.

David is currently a Chair in the School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

MENTORING ON: Privacy Protection, User Consent, and Privacy by Design

MEET THE MENTORS Fernando Castillo, Sales Training Manager Fernando Castillo currently holds the position of Sales Training Manager at BlackBerry. In this role, he collaborates with various stakeholders to provide the sales team with comprehensive product and skills training. Mr. Castillo has also designed specific training programs on a range of topics, including Sales Prospecting and Artificial Intelligence. Before joining BlackBerry, he served as the General Manager of Bittium, where he was responsible for the sale of bespoke cybersecurity solutions to national security agencies in Mexico and Latin America. Prior to this, he held the position of Director for Latin America at Mobile Frontiers. In this role, he advised the Mexican government on vendor selection and terminal development for a national security satellite system. Earlier in his career, Fernando served as the Deputy Director of International Affairs at Mexico’s Telecommunications regulator. He was instrumental in the team that oversaw the deployment of Digital and Radio standards.

MENTORING ON: Cyber software and safely implementing AI.