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Twenty years in technology have not made Ross Saunders more trusting, but they have made him harder to fool. A self-proclaimed Nerd with Trust Issues, Ross is a Toronto-based privacy and cybersecurity consultant and keynote speaker, CIPP/E certified, with a decade on stage for audiences across Canada and internationally.
Twenty years in technology have not made Ross Saunders more trusting, but they have made him harder to fool.
A self-proclaimed Nerd with Trust Issues, Ross is a Toronto-based privacy and cybersecurity consultant and professional keynote speaker who has spent 15 years working in privacy, cybersecurity, and technology risk. His background runs from SaaS product management and software development through a decade of GRC consulting, delivering for technical and non-technical audiences across Canada, South Africa, India, and beyond.
CIPP/E certified (IAPP), with credentials in ethical hacking, data analytics, and paralegal practice, he holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation, Cum Laude, President's Award, from the Davinci Institute. He serves on the National Board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and is a Past-President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Twenty years in technology have not made Ross Saunders more trusting, but they have made him harder to fool.
A self-proclaimed Nerd with Trust Issues, Ross is a Toronto-based privacy and cybersecurity consultant and keynote speaker. His career started in IT support and moved through network architecture, software development, early cloud infrastructure, and product and engineering leadership for SaaS companies across multiple countries. He became the person who could explain what the technology actually does to the people who need to act on it, which turned out to be a useful thing to be when privacy law started having opinions about software.
There is a more personal reason he takes this work seriously. He will tell you that story on stage.
For the past 15 years, he has worked in privacy, cybersecurity, and technology risk. His keynotes and workshops replace compliance anxiety with practical clarity. No fear-mongering. No jargon. The kind of direct, plain-language conversation that leaves people feeling capable rather than overwhelmed, for audiences ranging from software engineering teams to boards of directors.
CIPP/E certified (IAPP), with credentials in ethical hacking, data analytics, and paralegal practice, he holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation, Cum Laude, President's Award, from the Davinci Institute. He serves on the National Board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and is a Past-President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
All documents are formatted for immediate use.
A single page covering keynote topics, audience types, formats, and booking details. Everything a programme committee needs to make a decision.
Three-length biography (50, 150, and 300 words) for event websites, printed programmes, and introduction copy.
A word-for-word introduction written to be read aloud, so the person bringing Ross to the stage is set up to succeed.
Technical setup requirements for display, audio, and connectivity, so your AV team knows exactly what is needed before the day.
Standard terms and conditions covering logistics, travel, and expectations for engagements.
High-resolution files for print, event programmes, and large-format display.
Cropped for social media, event websites, and digital use.
Themed images matched to specific keynotes, for event promotion and programme design.
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