About

Byron Pogson is a seasoned technology leader with a strong passion for technology-driven transformations aimed at helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives. With extensive experience in collaborating with senior executives, Byron excels at translating strategic goals into actionable solutions and driving them to successful delivery.

During his time at Amazon Web Services, where he serves as a Senior Security Architect, Byron is a pivotal member of the field security team dedicated to enhancing security outcomes for customers in Australia and New Zealand. He not only cultivates CISO-level relationships but is also recognised as a trusted advisor, assisting customers post-incidents to recover and apply lessons learned. His contributions extend to scaling security across all APJ customers, empowering account teams to have data-driven security conversations with their clients. Byron contributes to global thought leadership initiatives and represents AWS as a speaker at multiple events, including the global AWS re:Inforce conference.

Byron’s diverse career journey includes significant roles at esteemed organisations such as BHP and Ajilon, where he orchestrated complex transitions, designed and developed innovative solutions, and successfully demonstrated the advantages of simplified systems. This experience underscores his ability to leverage his wide-ranging technical skill set, making him a standout leader in the world of technology-driven transformations and strategic achievements.

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