The Technical Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of Australia. With the installation of technical committees the board is comprised of esteemed professionals and experts from various domains within the realm of information and communication technology (ICT). Their collective expertise spans a wide array of specialties, ranging from software development and cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and data analytics.
The primary objective of the ACS Technical Advisory Board is to provide strategic guidance and insights on emerging trends, advancements, and challenges within the ICT sector. Through collaborative efforts these boards formulate recommendations and best practices that help inform policy decisions, drive innovation, and promote excellence across the industry.
FACS
Vice President - Academic Boards
Digital Transformation Catalyst, Trusted Advisor, Educator, Change Agent, Diversity and Inclusion Champion. Rod is a results focussed digital leader with a proven ability to influence complex stakeholder networks and drive transformational change.
MACS CP
Director - Technical Advisory Board
Mathias Gaertner is a publicly accredited and sworn in expert witness for IT, Vice President at NIFIS e.V. MACS Snr CP (Cyber Security), IP3P Lecturer at the University of Applied Science in Darmstadt/Germany, Information and Computer Science
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Chair – Blockchain Committee
Karen Cohen aka “blockmum” is the Founder and Director of Emerging Tech HUB, a company that helps humans connect to Emerging Technology. She is the Founder of Women in Emerging Tech and Previous Deputy Chair for Blockchain Australia. She is the Community and Events Manager for Stables.
MACS Snr - CP
Chair – Data Sharing Committee
r. Graeme Port has been an innovator and leader in enterprise software product development and data architecture for over 30 years. Graeme has been a thought leader and architect in multiple major government information sharing projects, particularly in the area of sharing sensitive information for child protection decision making.
The board is steered by Rod Dilnutt – Vice President of Academic Boards and Mathias Gartner – Director of the Technical Advisory Board. Together with input from the Chair and Vice Chair of each committee, the TAB guide and advise each group on where to focus effort.
