Daniella Traino

Daniella Traino has a diverse work experience, spanning various industries and roles. ✨ Daniella is currently a Board Member of the Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Futures Institute Advisory Board at Charles Sturt University, where they focus on data mining, cyber security, and artificial intelligence research. Prior to this, they served as the Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) at Wesfarmers, ensuring the security of the company's information systems. ✨ Daniella also founded Pinecone Technology Strategies, a niche advisory firm providing strategic cyber security services and high tech commercialization. Additionally, Daniella worked as an Editor at IdeaSpies, an online platform for sharing and promoting innovation. ✨ Daniella has also served as a Judge for The Finnies, the national awards for the financial technology industry in Australia, and as the Cyber Security Ecosystem Lead at Spark Festival, Australia's largest event for startups and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Daniella has been involved with various organizations, such as the Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL), where they served on the Research Advisory Committee, and the Child Abuse Prevention Service, where they were a Board Member. ✨ Daniella has also held the position of Non-Executive Director & Strategic Advisor at IoTSec Australia. Overall, Daniella Traino brings a wealth of experience in cyber security, technology, and innovation to their roles.

Daniella Traino has pursued various educational opportunities throughout their career. ✨ Daniella obtained an Executive Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Additionally, they completed a Graduate Diploma in Company Directorship at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, focusing on strategy, finance, and risk management in the role of a board director. Daniella also holds a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accountancy from the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, specializing in accounting, tax, finance, and forex. Furthermore, they earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney, with a focus on accounting and computer science.

In addition to their formal education, Daniella Traino possesses several certifications. ✨ Daniella is an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Information Security Association, which they received in March 2021. Furthermore, they hold certifications in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA. ✨ Daniella also obtained a certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA. Lastly, Daniella has achieved the Pragmatic Marketing Certified Level Two certification from Pragmatic Institute, in collaboration with TDI (The Training, Development, and Innovation Center).