SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
DATA BREACHES: DEFENSE & RESPONSE – SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES – DECEMBER 3, 2025
Don Balis, Global IT Security Director, Griffith Foods, Inc.
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Johnny Burton, Vice President of IT and Security Officer, The Family Institute at Northwestern University
I have fourteen (14) years of IT experience, a Bachelor’s degree, CISSP certified and have been focusing on Network and Cybersecurity for the past eight (8) years. My expertise includes managing secure network infrastructure, conducting risk assessments, and creating security policies. I lead teams to build security strategies from scratch, following cybersecurity frameworks and best practices. I implement processes to reduce attack surfaces and manage risks, which have proven effective in safeguarding sensitive data. I have worn several hats within my role and experience with cross-functional/cross-team communication. My team relies on me for guidance as the standard bearer for cybersecurity. I design secure cloud solutions that satisfy business requirements and adhere to regulations such as HIPAA and PCI. I worked quickly to understand the business and develop customized security solutions to protect the company’s most valuable assets.
I am a team leader and player motivated to work with a company that values innovation and security. I advocate for cybersecurity to be incorporated in the planning stage of every project and for SDLC to ensure a proactive and continuous approach to security.
As part of my commitment to mitigating potential threats, I prioritize attending tech summits and participating in cybersecurity clubs. Continuous learning and improvement are essential to enhance my cybersecurity skills and the profession and protect my company’s infrastructure.
Mouncef Elalamy, Director, Cloud and Data Centers, HUB International Limited
Mouncef has over 20 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Data centers, Security and Operation at high growth companies such as Sidley Austin, Winston & Strawn, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, OfficeMax/Office Depot and is currently the Director of Cloud and Data Centers at HUB International leading 5 teams including Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure and Cloud Operation teams, M365 Services and Messaging, Database Services, and Backup and Disaster Recovery team. Mouncef has led many initiatives such as business process re-design, building and securing complex network infrastructures, migrating data centers, moving systems to the cloud, and more recently led efforts to modernize the Backup and DR for HUB International, a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services.
Victor Hsiang, CISO, GATX
Victor Hsiang is an accomplished Information Security, Risk and IT Professional with over 19 years of experience working within the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors. He has an established track record of delivering successful IT and Information Security solutions that manages risk while supporting business requirements. His experience includes implementation of technology, security audits, risk assessments, information records management, privacy concerns, compliance and legal issues related to security, forensics, security practices and policy development. He currently leads the Information Security program at GATX Corporation.
Nick Schloemer, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect & Leader, WWT
Nick Schloemer is a Security Solutions Advisor at World Wide Technology with 20 years of experience. In his current role he provides consultation to the Fortune 500 on strategies to reduce risk, improve security postures, educate on market dynamics and vendor innovations.
Across his career he has been in service delivery, sales, solutions engineering and consultation. With a wealth of experience, in varying facets of the industry, he offers unique insights with an eclectic approach.
Nick holds his undergraduate in Network Administration with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from WGU.
Ricardo Reati, General Manager, SpearTip
Riccardo currently leads SpearTip a cybersecurity service firm fully owned by Zurich Insurance, where he focuses on innovation on value proposition for clients and superior client delivery. Prior to that he owned a consulting firm focused on technology and risk management and before that he was an executive at Zurich insurance globally focused mainly on operations and technology. His foundational experience on cyber goes back to when he advised large Italian banks on building cyber culture through awareness and training programs. Riccardo grew up in Italy, worked in Zambia with an NGO and has been in the USA since 2009. He is an avid reader, swimmer, skier and father of two girls.
