Comtrac Named Gold Sponsor for the 8th Annual FST Government New Zealand Conference

Driving digital innovation in New Zealand

 

Comtrac has been named a gold sponsor for the 8th Annual FST Government New Zealand conference. The conference, open to those working in the public sector, will be held on 1 September 2022 at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

The FST Government New Zealand conference will focus on how leveraging technology can lead to better outcomes for both government and citizens. The conference brings together thought leaders from the public sector and tech industry to chart New Zealand’s ongoing progress towards a unified eGovernment and track its digital innovation pipeline and citizen reception.

“We’re delighted to be sponsoring an event that unites industry leaders across ICT, business and government sectors. We look forward to sharing the innovations we’ve brought to the government sector, but just as significantly, we look forward to hearing about the latest innovations from our peers in New Zealand,” said Craig Doran, Comtrac’s Founder and CEO.

Comtrac’s Business Development Director, Jason Gouge, will host a roundtable. The “Streamlining Criminal & Regulatory Justice: Digital Transformation of Legacy Evidence and Brief Management Processes” roundtable will focus on:

  • Identifying the reasons why criminal and regulatory investigations are time-consuming and often protracted
  • How criminal and regulatory investigations can be streamlined whilst operating within fiscal resource budgets
  • How to implement new criminal and regulatory investigation methodologies that create efficiency and avoid a resistance to change (unwillingness to adapt to new circumstances or ways of doing things).

Come and say hello to the team at our interactive exhibit if you are attending. We will be on hand to answer your questions and demo our software.

Attendees will hear from 30 speakers, covering topics including:

  • NZ’s post-COVID recovery plan after the release of their ‘Wellbeing Budget’
  • The implementation of NZ’s internal and external cloud migration strategies
  • Whole-of-government digital transformation
  • How digital resources support the Government’s responses to the distinct needs of citizens
  • Data governance and privacy mandates
  • The future of connectivity in New Zealand
  • A next-generation cybersecurity strategy that is adaptive, intuitive and automated

Delegate attendance is reserved for Government Officials (including local, state, federal government, utilities and university employees).

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Event: FST Government New Zealand conference

Date: 1 September 2022

Location: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

 

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John Kilburn

Head of Commercial and Business Strategy

As Head of Commercial and Business Strategy at Comtrac, John is responsible for developing Comtrac’s Partnerships within Public Justice, Government, Regulators and Law Enforcement in Australia and Internationally. He leads a dynamic team that advise heads of investigation, agency leaders, and transformation officers on strategies to revolutionise their digital investigative culture through rationalisation and adoption of new technology.

Following a 27-year career in Law Enforcement specialising in criminal investigations, security intelligence and counter-terrorism, a career change saw a move to commercial relationships, focusing on Digital Intelligence with agencies throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region.

With over 30 years of experience in security, public safety and intelligence industry, John is focused on long-term partnerships and guiding agencies that lead to agency growth and increased capability.

Anastasia Lihou

Head of Operations

Anastasia is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in operations and customer experience roles across diverse industries. Currently serving as the Head of Operations at Comtrac, Anastasia plays a pivotal role in supporting CEO Craig Doran by spearheading the implementation of strategic programs while overseeing the Professional Services and Customer Experience teams.

Since joining Comtrac in 2022, Anastasia has demonstrated her leadership and strategic planning expertise, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and success. Her extensive background in operations management has equipped her with the skills necessary to drive operational excellence and enhance customer satisfaction. Anastasia’s passion for leadership and talent development is evident through her active involvement in mentorship programs aimed at nurturing emerging professionals. Moreover, her expertise extends beyond the realm of operations, as she is also a trained graphic designer and art director. 

With a keen business acumen and a knack for innovative thinking, Anastasia continues to make strides in her career, leveraging her diverse skill set to achieve organizational objectives and foster a culture of excellence at Comtrac. She remains committed to driving sustainable growth and delivering exceptional value to both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Jason Chase

CTO

Jason joined Comtrac with over two decades of experience designing, building and managing information systems for government and private sector organisations of all shapes and sizes.

He has experience in software design, development, delivery, support, technical leadership, pre-sales support, stakeholder engagement and vendor management. Jason is a technologist at heart, and has a continuing passion for technology to drive business outcomes.

Prior to joining Comtrac, Jason worked with and lead many teams delivering software solutions for Federal, State and Local Government. He has also delivered commercial products in the audio, financial, mining and aerospace industries.

Dave Tormey

CIO/CISO

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Comtrac, Dave leads the technology and data strategy for the organisation. Leveraging Dave’s experience as the former CTO at Comtrac for 9.5 years, he now oversees the organisation’s digital transformation, technology architecture, data management, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.

In addition to this and since assuming the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Comtrac in January 2021, Dave has overseen the implementation of an ISO 27001-compliant Information Security Management System (ISMS) and successfully led the organisation through an IRAP assessment. This achievement has enabled Comtrac to host Australian government workloads at the PROTECTED level, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for both public and private sector entities. Dave’s strategic leadership and dedication to cybersecurity excellence have significantly bolstered Comtrac’s defences in the face of evolving threats.

Dave is passionate about driving digital transformation, fostering a culture of innovation, and building high-performing technology teams. His expertise spans software development, data management, cybersecurity, and strategic leadership, supported by a strong technical background.

Craig Doran

Founder & CEO

Craig Doran has over 22 years of experience in complex investigations from the Qld Police Service within the Fraud & Corporate Crime Unit, State Drug Investigation Group, Property Crime Unit and the Crime and Corruption Commission. During that period Craig received an Assistant Commissioners Certificate for conviction of an international fraud syndicate and later a Commissioners Certificate for the first ever successful dismantling and removal of an outlaw motorcycle gang from Queensland.

From 2008 to 2011, Craig led a team at the Crime and Corruption Commission, designing a digital evidence and brief management system that was quickly accepted by the Director of Public Prosecution Office and resulted in a Corporate Award for the digital transformation of briefs of evidence.

In 2016, Craig became the Founder and CEO of Comtrac. Comtrac is a digital brief of evidence application designed to streamline the criminal justice process by automating the brief of evidence through a digital and brief management methodology known as Elementising Evidence™.