Jastej Singh Aujla
Chief Information Security Officer, Simon Fraser University
Jastej Aujla has over 20 years of Cybersecurity, Risk management, Compliance, and Information technology (IT) experience, that includes enterprise strategy development and execution. He has a proven track record of building and transforming a strong and committed team of IT security professionals that drive business performance while ensuring organisational security and minimizing risk. At present, Jastej Aujla is the Chief Information Security (CISO) at Simon Fraser University (SFU). As the first CISO at SFU, he is responsible for the creation and establishment of the new cybersecurity department. Jastej’s extensive background in IT security and his cross-sector experience provides a unique perspective into the challenges that organizations face in building and evolving IT security programs to meet ever-changing risk & attack vectors. His prior experiences include his position as Director of IT Security, Risk, Compliance and Resiliency at TransLink where he provided expert counsel to the Board and senior executives to help mature their Cybersecurity profile (over a period of 12 years). His international experience, as a Senior IT Security Consultant for 9 years, spans the UK, South Asia, and the Middle East, working with government and financial organizations, and for the oil & gas, retail, utilities and manufacturing sectors. Jastej’s credentials include a Master’s degree from the University of Hertfordshire, an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, and certification with CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 LA.
Tim Reeve
President, Reeve Consulting
Tim Reeve has 25 years of sustainability consulting experience and is recognized across Canada and internationally as a thought leader in sustainable and social purpose procurement. As President of Reeve Consulting, based in Gastown, Tim and his team develop Sustainability Strategies, Policies and Programs for Post-Secondary Institutions, Local governments, crown-corporations, and private sector clients in retail, energy, mining, finance and transportation. Tim is known for working effectively with stakeholder groups to ensure progressive organizations leverage their purchasing power and sourcing influence to address society’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Outside of the office, he is an avid traveller, and recently returned from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan where he was learning about their Gross National Happiness framework. Tim grew up in Vancouver and is a keen trekker, open water swimmer and downhill skier.
Faris Rassam
Director, IT Asset Disposition, Quantum Lifecycle Partners
Faris Rassam is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the IT asset disposition and recycling industry. Faris specializes in helping enterprise clients develop, implement, and execute IT asset disposition strategies on a national and global scale with a focus on Data Destruction, IT Buy back and Sustainability. His expertise in technology and recycling has made him a trusted advisor in promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.