Leadership
President
Vice President
Vice President
Merwais Shinwari, CISSP
Contact: president@isc2mtl.ca
Merwais is a Principal IT Security Specialist at Microsoft Corporation. Merwais holds a bachelor degree in computer engineering and Master's degree in Information Systems Security. Merwais has more than 15 years of experience in Cybersecurity.
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Roger Zahno, CISSP, CCSP
Contact: vp@isc2mtl.ca
Roger is VP internal IT audit at BNP Paribas leveraging his vast experience in information technology and security. In his 25+ years in the field, he held senior roles requiring a broad and deep understanding spanning SW Development, IT Infrastructure, IAM, PKD, and auditing. He holds a bachelor degree in electrical engineering and an M.A.SC in Information Systems Security.
Secretary
Vice President
Digital Channels Chair
Michel Arredondo CISSP, CCSP
Contact: secretary@isc2mtl.ca
Michel is an information security professional with over 30 years of experience in various and diverse information technology areas.
Familiar with entertainment, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries. Interested in all aspects of Information security (Applications, Architecture, Networks, telecommunication, Encryption, Governance, risk and compliance).
Digital Channels Chair
Community Outreach Chair
Digital Channels Chair
Joseph Martinos, CISSP, CSSP
Contact: digital@isc2mtl.ca
Joseph is an Information Security Officer at National Bank of Canada. Joseph holds a bachelor degree of engineering in Computer and Communication and an Executive MBA. Joseph has over 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity & IT.
Community Outreach Chair
Community Outreach Chair
Community Outreach Chair
Yolanda Garcia
Contact: outreach@isc2mtl.ca
Yolanda, with 15+ years in IT across multinational firms in the Americas, champions cybersecurity excellence and fosters Industry-Academia collaboration. Armed with a Bachelor's in Systems Engineering and a Master's in Information System Security, her commitment to ongoing professional growth in cybersecurity is steadfast.
Treasurer
Community Outreach Chair
Community Outreach Chair
Hongtao Hao, PhD, CCSP
Contact: treasurer@isc2mtl.ca
Hongtao is senior cybersecurity consultant at KPMG, with two PhDs in Universe
Science and Environmental Science. He is a member of the Advisory Committee for
Technology & Innovation at the esteemed McGill University School of Continuing
Studies. Furthermore, he serves as Team Lead at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) framework. He is pursuing an MBA at HEC Montréal.
Activities Chair
Activities Chair
Activities Chair
Luigi Avino, CISSP
Contact: activities@isc2mtl.ca
Luigi is a Staff Sales Engineer at Proofpoint, Inc. Luigi has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and has consulted for many Canadian and multinational organizations. Prior to Proofpoint, Luigi spent time at Forcepoint, Bluecoat, WatchGuard, and The Herjavec Group.
Membership Chair
Activities Chair
Activities Chair
Harlod Betnga Ketchatang, CISSP
Contact: membership@isc2mtl.ca
Harold is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in the field with various industries (Financial/Banking, Insurance, etc.). Harold is also the founder of HBS@fe which aims to help his customers with cybersecurity strategies and implementation.