Dr Maria Milosavljevic GAICD FACS

Leader specialising in Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data management and risk management with a long history of world-firsts and transformational change in all these areas in both the public and private sectors. I started my career working in AI as an undergrad in 1989 and over the following 2 years built the first successful simulation (digital twin) and AI predictive model of an industrial plant. Following this, I completed a PhD in AI with Microsoft, during which in 1995 I invented the first AI-generated adaptive website in the world (Peba-II). This system used Natural Language Technology and profiling to customise content to the user’s knowledge. I published widely and today we see this sort of customer profiling and analytics on websites everywhere - and sadly not always with virtuous intent. After spending many years commercialising and industrialising leading-edge AI, I decided to specialise in applying it to solve security challenges to help create a safer world. I have led many transformational efforts in stock market security, law enforcement, national security and cyber security. I especially enjoy the combination of data, security, AI and other leading edge technology.