This Blockchain Meetup aims to provide an opportunity to share and develop skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment. Acting as a physical social network the Meetup provides connections between talent, technology, and knowledge to build the collective capabilities of the community.
The event will explore a theme of uncertainty. Uncertainty about who is doing what with our data, our financial future and privacy, and the role blockchain is going to play.
The event will feature a conversation with our panel speakers, followed by Q&A and networking.
This event is hosted by AUT’s Computer and Mathematical Sciences department.
You can drop into this event at any time.
Originally from the United States, Sai Honig is a multipotentialite who has
worked in differing roles in various industries. Prior to working in
information security, Sai worked as a design engineer in the aerospace
industry and worked on projects in the commercial, defense and space
programs. Sai's IT experience is in the governance, audit, supply
chain, risk management, and security of IT. Her industrial experience
includes manufacturing, healthcare, and education.
Sai has volunteered for Grameen Foundation offering her skills and knowledge
in internal auditing and IT operations. This foundation's global
efforts in microfinance and alternative methods of assisting those to access
capital in order to improve their lives, their families and their
communities. Sai's proudest moment was when her volunteer efforts were
recognized with The President's Volunteer Service Award in May 2013
from then President Barack Obama.
Moving to New Zealand in 2014, Sai has worked healthcare and financial
services industries. Her interest in cloud technologies has included a
chapter on cloud governance in "Cloud Security Ecosystem" and
participation in writing various white papers. She has expanded her
interests into blockchain as an enabling technology.
Sai also speaks to small businesses about their need to be vigilant as they
are often the most vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and may not be aware
of it. She is also mentoring students and others.
Sai is co-founder of NZ Network for Women in Security. This group provides a
forum for who are currently working in cybersecurity are interested in
cybersecurity.