Apu is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hexnode, the Unified Endpoint Management solution helping customers from over 100 countries manage and secure endpoints from a central console. Apu is responsible for visualizing, formulating and implementing Hexnode’s vision to be the forefront of technology.

An entrepreneur to the core, Apu is a thought-leader and a strong advocate of governance and information security. When he is not thinking about making Hexnode even better, you can find him working on his culinary skills.

Rachana is the Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Sales, Marketing and Channel Partnerships at Hexnode. Apart from guiding and monitoring teams, Rachana is accomplished at driving marketing efforts with instinctive, thoughtful approach to conceptualizing, validating and executing marketing programs. Before joining Hexnode, she has held technical and leadership roles in Zoho and FCA. With a degree in Engineering and a master's in business administration, she is passionate about transforming businesses with the latest technology.

Bijo Paulose John is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Hexnode. As COO, he is responsible for driving business operations and maintaining operational results within the company. With his strategic and leadership vision, Bijo works in tandem with Apu to bring managerial, administrative and procedural reforms to Hexnode.

His ability to take calm control of turbulent situations and ensure his calmness resonates within his team is uncanny.

Sahad is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Hexnode. He is an innovator, technologist and strategist all-in-one. He is responsible for establishing technology-centered strategies, across Hexnode and oversees a global team that is responsible to align dynamically changing business goals with optimal technical solutions.

When he’s not cracking the toughest codes; you can find him on the field perfecting his dribbling.

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has over 25 years in the security industry as security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and later Bell Labs, Brian began the process of building security startups and taking multiple companies through successful IPOs and acquisitions including: Riptech, ArcSight, Imperva, McAfee, Solera Networks, Cylance, JASK, Verodin, and Mandiant.

Brian has worked in over 50 countries across six continents. He authored the book Enemy at the Water Cooler and he co-authored Physical & Logical Security Convergence with former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell. He was featured in the cyberwar documentary 5 Eyes alongside General Michael Hayden, former NSA and CIA Director. Brian has written for and been interviewed by security and business press and regularly presents at conferences worldwide like Black Hat, RSA, & BSides.

Burton Kelso is an entrepreneur, national speaker, and a TV Tech Expert who regularly appears on national TV shows offering viewers easy tips on computers, technology, internet lifestyle, and gadgets. As computers and their related gadgets become more and more part of our everyday lives, he’s here to help you get the most out of your devices.

His vision is to remove the frustrations and complexity of computers and technology and open people up to a world of new ideas, experiences, and opportunities.

He loves technology, he’s read all of the manuals, and he’s serious about making technology fun, safe, and easy to use for everyone!

Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first Cyber Security Correspondent working on investigations for international and home news outlets. Appointed in 2018, Joe covers cyber crime, hacking, privacy, data security, online safety, gaming and pretty much everything internet. He also presents The Media Show on BBC Radio 4. Joe has built a reputation for investigating the darker sides of the internet and how technology  affects the way people live. He is known for tracking down and speaking directly to hackers and criminals who are responsible for some of the biggest cyber incidents of recent times.

Previously Joe was a correspondent for Sky News based in London. He started in 2013 and reported on all topics related to Home News with a particular interest in technology and social affairs. Before Sky, Joe was a presenter and reporter on CBBC Newsround and also worked for 2 years at BBC South Today and BBC Oxford. A fitness enthusiast, Joe enjoys taking part in challenges including triathlons and marathons. He has spent a number of years presenting endurance programmes on Channel 4, Sky Sports and Eurosport.

Joe is in demand as a keynote speaker, event host and moderator. He is the perfect cyber security speaker, digital transformation speaker, technology speaker and video games speaker.

Igor van Gemert is a technical programme manager/boardroom consultant with a track record of over 10 years in the IT/OT cyber security domain. He is convinced that our life consists of continuous learning and unlearning. By studying and working in silicon valley he has seen at an early stage the effects that disruptive technology will have on our society. Responding adaptively to new situations requires strategic insight, but also leadership qualities that enforce results. If your organisation is not able to enforce the right cyber security measures, this can result in losing business.

The boardroom and management teams are faced with a major task to successfully complete the digital transformation. This means that the CISO permanently reports to the CEO and CFO and new tools are needed for this. By structurally applying artificial intelligence in the mitigation and visualisation of cybersecurity risks, he and his technical support staff can make the difference.

Ali Kingston Mwila is a Founder and Managing Consultant of SmartLead Consult, an IT & Cyber Security professional with passion for delivering proactive value with a combined of over 18 years of experience in service delivery, digital transformation, governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, digital forensics, business consulting, and advisory services. He is a professional trainer and academic Lecturer. He is also the author of “Everyday Digital and Lifestyle Transformation” and “Everyday Digital Revolution”, and an ICT Columnist. He speaks at conferences, seminars and workshops on career, business, education, social, technology and other issues to create value. He is an accomplished award winner, recognised as dedicated influencer and Dynamic Leader. 

Ali enjoys working with individuals, cybersecurity teams, start-ups, professionals, entrepreneurs, small business and large corporation on projects that involve providing solutions to solve the technology challenges. He serves under different organisations as a mentor, public and motivation speaker and advocates a safer digital space.