Kevin Shepherdson 
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive

Kevin is the founder and CEO of Straits Interactive, which operates the ASEAN region's largest network of privacy professionals: the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network. Recognised as an expert in data privacy and governance, Kevin authored the book "99 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of" and is also the official APAC trainer for both IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) and the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG).

With several years of experience in management roles at Creative Technology, Sun, and Oracle, Kevin brings his vast knowledge and experience to the fields of Digital Transformation and Generative AI. He has played a pivotal role in the development of the company's major AI initiatives, including the region's first AI DPO Assistant, as well as in the areas of AI governance, Generative AI design, and prompt engineering.

Kevin utilises his degree in arts and social science, with a major in English language, as well as a master's in information science. He combines his expertise as a music composer and multimedia producer to contribute to the company's innovative efforts in the area of data privacy and AI.

Celine Chew 
Head of Learning & Development,
Straits Interactive

As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Head of Learning and Development of Straits Interactive, Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. Celine also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies.

Combining both her educator, musical and change management background, Celine crafted and trained a tailored curricula for educators on utilising ChatGPT for teaching and learning, training educators' adeptness with these tools. Through her hands-on approach and strategic insights, she has significantly advanced the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies in these vital areas as well as playing a crucial role for the launch of Straits first AI Data Protection Officer (DPO) Assistant toolkit.

Alvin Toh 
CMO & Co-Founder,
Straits Interactive

As Chief Marketing Officer and Head of International Operations of Straits Interactive, Alvin drives marketing strategy, awareness and partner relationships for the company’s innovative privacy solutions that build upon the foundation of responsible marketing.

Using his extensive sales and marketing experience, Alvin was involved in helping SMEs in their marketing and digital marketing activities prior to co-founding Straits Interactive. In addition, he is a sought-after regional speaker on data protection and privacy management as well as a trainer in data protection and digital marketing.

He holds an Executive MBA, International Business Administration, from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick and internationally recognised professional qualifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Open Compliance Ethics Group and EXIN.  His credentials from these examining bodies include the Certified Information Privacy Manager and Technologist (CIPM and CIPT), the Certified Information Privacy Professional /Asia (CIPP /A) and the GRC Processional (GRCP) Certification. Locally, Alvin received the Advanced Diploma in Data Protection (SMU).

Harish Pillay 
Advisor, Gen AI & AI Governance
Straits Interactive

Experienced ethical technologist with over 30 year track record in the computer software and hardware industry. He is well known in the open source computing ecosystem - especially on the use of licensing, standards, policies and coding practises. Strong engineering professional with a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oregon State University. In 2005, he was inducted into the Council of Outstanding Early Career Engineers by the College of Engineering, Oregon State University. He is a member of the Engineering Accreditation Board accrediting engineering degrees under the Washington Accord. All of these augmented with skills in International Arbitration, Internet security and Open Source Metrics (chaoss.community) helps to roll up to being a Tech Ethicist.