With over 30 years’ experience implementing and operating complex systems for critical infrastructure, FuseForward Founder and CEO Mark Damm is extremely well-versed in the identification of cybersecurity risks facing utilities. He is also highly experienced in the architecture, development and deployment of IT solutions and is the sole inventor and holder of two patents that outline a unique method for automating the delivery of complex IT systems. Mark is a noted expert and regularly provides comments on topics such as big data, cloud computing and cybersecurity. Mark has recently combined his technical expertise, security credentials and experience with critical infrastructure to develop a framework for the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks within utilities.