Advisory Board
Alex Rylas
VP of Security Solutions Tech Data
With more than 20 years in the IT and channel industry, Alex Ryals joined Tech Data via the acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions in 2017 and currently serves as vice president of the security solutions team. His experience includes building solution practices in areas such as big data and analytics, mobility, security, converged infrastructure and internet of things. In his current security role at Tech Data, Ryal and his team build channel-enabled solutions that leverage hardware, software and services to grow the sales of Tech Data Vendor offerings in its partner community.
Chris Koc
Corporate VP New York Life
Christopher Koc is a technologist who has spent nearly 30 years partnering with business to develop, deploy, and maintain information and security systems in support of multibillion-dollar Fortune 50 enterprises to dot-com startups to defense organizations. He has learned that building and motivating high-performing teams and developing a flexible technology plan capable of adjusting to shifting business priorities drives the value of IT for the business.
Luis Paez
CIO Perry Ellis Int.
Luis Paez joined Perry Ellis International (PEI) in 1994 as MIS Director and was promoted to Chief Information Officer in 2000, after serving as Suave Shoes' Systems Director where he honed his skills of leadership, technology transformation and maximizing IT investment. Luis earned a BSEE in Computer Engineering from the University of Miami and began his career as an engineer, quickly advancing through levels of management in the technology sector.
Jay Gonzales
CISO Samsung Semiconductors
CSO, Jay is the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., based in San Jose, CA. Prior to his current role, Jay was a Risk Manager with the HP Global Cyber Security Team leading risk assessment efforts across the business.
Bob Davis
Deputy CISO CIGNA
Bob Davis is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for U.S. Government and Corporate Functions at Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company ("Cigna"). In this role, Bob is the cyber leader focused on securing Cigna's Medicare insurance businesses as well as certain corporate departments including HR, Finance, Legal and Privacy. Additionally, Bob leads the global cyber shared services teams that support and deliver Cyber Policy & Standards, Education & Awareness and Metrics.
Ken Foster Head Global Cyber Risk Governance FISERV
Ken is currently Head of Global Cyber Risk Governance at Fiserv with more than 20 years of experience in the field focusing on security, risk, and platform architecture. Over the course of his career, Ken was previously CISO and held other essential positions at several companies in the Atlanta area as well as for the US government including be forward deployed in Afghanistan with the US intelligence community. Ken is a proud veteran of the United States Navy and has been an active member of his local security community.