Branch Executive

Branko Ninkovic

Branko Ninkovic is the founder and Executive Director of Dragonfly Technologies, a thriving cyber security practice servicing Australia’s most security conscious ASX listed organisations. Dragonfly helps clients in diverse business areas such as Health Care, Federal Law Enforcement, Retailing, Banking, Finance and Taxation.

Branko has over 20 years’ experience specialising in cyber security. Over this time, through Dragonfly, has worked with many well-known and trusted brands to build in their cyber defences to protect, detect and respond to data breaches.

Branko is known for his innovative and collaborative approach, a key to his success is his ability to develop strong, enduring partnerships which are outcomes driven, providing value to all involved. Branko is also a knowledgeable and engaging speaker on cybersecurity and business who has spoken at numerous events. Branko looks forward to extending his capabilities to further benefit the AISA community and its members.

Deputy Branch Chair

Laith Shahin

Laith is a Senior Business Development Manager at PS&C Security | HackLabs having joined them early 2016. He focuses on acquiring strategic accounts with the goal of helping organisations identify their risks and building a roadmap to improve their overall security posture. Laith is highly knowledgeable in the areas of Penetration Testing, Social Engineering and Security Awareness Training. Having been an AISA Sydney Branch Committee member since 2015,

Laith is passionately eager to continuously learn and contribute to the industry as a whole. He assists in organised regular monthly branch meetings and assisting AISA in any areas required. 

Committee Members

Laura Lees

Laura has over 20 years experience in Information Technology focusing on Cyber Security for more than 15 of those including senior positions in Banking and Finance Security teams. She joined the AISA Sydney Branch committee in 2008. As an active member, she has helped organise National conferences and Annual Member's Lunches along with regular branch meetings.

Outside of AISA, Laura is the Head of Information Security - APAC at the Link Group along with also volunteering on the Sydney ISACA Chapter's Board of Directors as their current Treasurer..

 

Dilip Samji

Dilip Samji is the Director of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics for DRC Australia, Pty. He holds a Master of Information Systems Security  and second Master in Cyber Security From Charles Sturt University   and a Certified Forensics Examiner (CFCE) from IACIS (USA).  Dilip’s vast knowledge has been developed over 38 years in IT and his career has spanned in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, South America and Australia. 
Dilip specializes in Data Recovery, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, currently supervises a Digital Forensic investigations team, involving matters that range from bullying emails, IP theft,  divorce, financial crime, disgruntled employee, disclosure of confidential information,  Cybercrime,  assisting Lawyers and Barristers  on both Civil  and Criminal litigation  as well testifying in the Sydney District , Local Court and ASIC - ASIC - Australian Securities and Investments Commission as Expert Witness. 

 

Erika Salmon

I am someone who throws themselves at every opportunity and constantly strives for a high standard in the quality of work I produce. Passionate about numerous ICT technologies and trends, I am particularly interested in IoT, Cyber security, and Data Infrastructure Engineering.

My experience with ICT can be attributed to subjects undertaken for my degree, internships, various extra-curricular activities and personal projects. Innovation and entrepreneurship are also areas I explore and through co-curricular courses, I have further developed my creativity and critical thinking, while also studying product development, ideation and business structure & processes.

 

Amit Chaubey

Amit is a seasoned technology & cyber security professional spanning a career of over 20+ years across Asia Pacific. Amit currently works as Cyber Security Risk, Governance & Compliance Manager for Ausgrid. Amit previous extensive experience of managing IT & cyber risk are primarily in the financial sector and has worked with Citibank & JP Morgan Chase covering Asia Pacific operations based out of Singapore. Amit has also been accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS) as Certified Cyber Professional (CP) and holds CRISC, ITIL, ISO27001 Auditor certification. Amit is also an AISA (Australian Information Security Association) committee member and works towards contributing & supporting the industry.  

 

Gergana Winzer

Gergana Winzer is the Industry Director of Cyber Security, responsible for Australia and New Zealand at Unisys. She reports directly to Chris Kloes, the Vice President Security globally.
Gergana comes from a strong business development and business growth background as the Director for Ground Labs Australia and New Zealand and before that Stickman Consulting and her passion for the IT and cyber security industry has led her to be President of the ICT chapter of the Australian – Indian Business Council, ISACA Sydney Board Member most recently. Gergana is a passionate advocate and thought leader for cyber security and female leadership and has been a keynote speaker and panelist in a number of industry-related events and leading conferences in the country since 2014.