Joe Zacharias is an experienced professional in the fields of generative AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Currently serving as a leader in Generative AI, Automation, and DevSecOps at Caterpillar Inc., Joe also holds the position of Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and previously directed Cybersecurity Engineering. Joe is a Global Enterprise Advisory Board Member at the Cloud Security Alliance and has supervised Incident Response and Security Risk Management at Country Financial. Earlier in career, Joe worked as a Network Administrator at Oxford Instruments. Joe holds a Master of Science degree in IT Strategy and Systems Management from Northwestern University and a degree from Loyola University Chicago.