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Deniz M.

CIO | CISO | Technology Executive | Leadership | Strategy | Transformation

Downer•Melbourne, VIC

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Experience21+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Transformational technology leader with 20+ years’ experience delivering digital and operational uplift across complex, multi-business environments. Skilled in technology strategy, cyber security, digital transformation, and operational excellence, with a strong grasp of business priorities and risk. I align technology investment with business outcomes, simplify complexity, and drive innovation. My leadership is inclusive and authentic, grounded in safety, delivery, and trusted relationships. Experienced in board engagement, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results from cost optimisation and cyber uplift to platform modernisation and data-driven decision making. I help organisations become technology-driven, resilient, and customer-centric by leveraging modern platforms, strong governance, and data and AI, turning strategy into execution at scale.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • DownerCurrent
    Apr 2007–Present· 19 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer, GroupCurrent
      May 2024–Present
    • Acting Group Chief Information Officer
      Oct 2025–Apr 2026
    • General Manager, Cyber Security Operations
      Jul 2021–May 2024
    • General Manager, IT Service Management and IT Operations
      Nov 2016–Jul 2021
    • Service Strategy Manager
      Aug 2013–Nov 2016
    • Manager, Business Support
      Dec 2011–Aug 2013
    • IT Service Delivery Manager, Works Australia
      Jul 2009–Dec 2011
    • Manager, IT Infrastructure and Operations
      Apr 2007–Jul 2009
  • Absolute
    Dec 2004–Apr 2007· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Engineer, Systems
      Dec 2004–Apr 2007

Education

ITIL Foundation V3

ITIL Foundation V3

Bachelor of Network Computing

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Monash University

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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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IT Project & Program ManagementNetwork SecurityLeadershipIT Business StrategyIT Infrastructure OperationsSecurity Architecture DesignCybercrime InvestigationThreat & Vulnerability ManagementService Delivery ManagementContract NegotiationIdentity and Access Management (IAM)IT Risk ManagementIT Security PoliciesInformation Security ManagementISO 27001BudgetingContract ManagementDigital ForensicsCybersecurity Incident ResponseIT Governance