Gold Coast Leaders Breakfast: Local Innovation, Opportunities and Development

CIO, Protech Group;
Chair, ACS QLD Gold Coast Chapter; 
Committee Member, ACS QLD BEC

Mathew has 20+ years’ experience in the ICT industry, delivering ICT strategy and planning for a large global enterprise across multiple industries. Recently Mathew has focussed his career on working with and supporting local Queensland businesses, currently working as CIO for a national recruitment company.Passionate about growing ICT locally and helping open pathways for our future workforces, Mathew is involved with the ACS as a Gold Coast and the ACS QLD Branch Executive committee. Mathew works to mentor students and is developing a Gold Coast Innovation group of local business ICT leaders to lift the profile of ICT on the Gold Coast. His focus is on developing the ICT sector locally, to help the development of local talent and ultimately see the Gold Coast be known as an ICT world leader.

Principle In-House Counsel, Blockstars Technology – Blockchain & Web3 Innovators

BioPrincipal In-House Legal Counsel | Advocate for Digital Justice | Master of Laws

🏛️ Champion of Legal Expertise
In the intricate labyrinth of Australian law, Maureen Gabriel stands as a formidable guide. As a seasoned Principal In-House Legal Counsel, she navigates the complex legal landscape with a precision and determination that can only be likened to a samurai warrior on a noble quest.

🌐 Master of Emerging Technologies
Maureen is not just your typical legal virtuoso. Armed with a Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Master of Laws, she's notched up a formidable arsenal of qualifications. But her expertise goes beyond traditional legal realms. With a specialization in Global Law, Policy, and Regulation in Emerging Technologies, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Applied Blockchain Technology, she's our go-to guru for all things cutting-edge.

🔍 Forensic Investigation Extraordinaire
At the helm of the Forensic Investigation Unit, Maureen is like a digital detective in the modern age. Her Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator accreditation makes her a rare breed in the legal world, skillfully tracing the digital trails in the vast cryptocurrency landscape.

📜 Guardian of Ethical Tech
While others merely ride the wave of emerging technologies, Maureen stands as a sentinel. She's not just passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrencies; she's passionate about their ethical use. Her mission is to protect individuals and companies' digital privacy and data, ensuring they thrive in this ever-evolving digital realm.

🌟 Global Chartered Certified Compliance Professional
Recognized globally, Maureen's commitment to ensuring fair and responsible use of technology is unwavering. Her role as a Certified Compliance Professional in Cryptocurrency and Financial Crimes is a testament to her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of legality and ethics.

🛡️ Defender of Digital Rights
In a world where data privacy is under constant siege, Maureen's voice echoes louder than ever. She advocates for stringent data protection measures, safeguarding individuals' privacy while upholding their freedoms. Her vision includes strong oversight mechanisms to ensure technology is harnessed fairly and responsibly.

In a world where law and technology intersect, Maureen Gabriel is the compass guiding us through the uncharted waters. With her expertise, ethics, and passion, she's not just a legal counsel – she's a digital samurai championing a just future. 
 

Chief Information Officer, City of Gold Coast

Antony is a mentor and coach of women in ICT leadership, a regular speaker at conferences and events, an experienced CIO and a non-executive board director.

Antony holds a degree in public sector management and ICT and has worked in senior executive ICT roles for over 25 years across numerous government agencies including the CSIRO, Geoscience Australia, the Australian Parliament and the ACT Government. 

Antony is a:
•    graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
•    member of the Gold Coast Innovation Hub Advisory Board
•    member of the Board of Directors of Carers ACT (2012-2020); and Carers Australia (2014-2020). 
•    mentor in the Women in ICT Program (WITEM) from 2010 to the present.
•    member of the Women in ICT (WIC) Committee whilst in Canberra and Male Champion of Change.
•    qualified NLP Practitioner.
 

General Manager, Solutions Delivery and Operations, Consumer Data Right Division, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Daniel is a seasoned technologist specialising in leading the delivery of complex digital transformation programs in the Australian Public Service. As the General Manager of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's Consumer Data Right and Digital Identity programs, Daniel is responsible for the delivery, operation, and integration of modern technology assets empowering consumers to control their data held by organizations. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Cyber Security and Networks, as well as a Master of I.T. Project Management.
 

Chief Strategy Officer, Protech

Raylee Carruthers is an experienced C-suite professional having held roles as CFO, COO, and CEO. Raylee commenced her career as a Chartered Accountant before moving into the finance industry where she was instrumental as COO in the growth of an ASX listed company executing on a consolidation strategy.

With a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Law) and a Masters in Management from MGSM, coupled with extensive mergers and acquisition experience, Raylee brings an important focus to the leadership team as Protech executes its growth strategy.