Practical Approach to Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation.

Kevin provides and drives the vision, strategy and innovation of the company’s Data Privacy, GRC (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance), Data Governance and Gen AI offerings that build upon the foundation of enabling trusted businesses and responsible marketing. He has also attained his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specialising in Generative AI from Golden Gate University. Previously, Kevin had a successful career riding on market and tech trends with leading MNCs in multimedia (Creative), Internet/Java (Sun) and Database/Cloud technology (Oracle). He is also the author of the books “99 Privacy Breaches to Beware of”, “The AI Factory” and “AI Ethical Breaches to Be Aware Of”. In 2021, Kevin was awarded the SkillsFuture Fellowship in recognition of his commitment to lifelong learning and skills mastery.

As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), 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. She has attained her DBA I Generative AI and 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.

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).

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.