David Buitendag

David Buitendag is a seasoned cybersecurity expert currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at P&N Bank, a role held since October 2019, where previous positions included Senior Manager Cyber Security and Senior Manager IT Infrastructure & Security. Alongside this, David has been a Cyber Security Instructor for the University of Sydney and UWA since August 2021, mentoring approximately 40 students per class in a 26-week boot camp. David’s extensive career includes significant roles such as WA Treasurer at AIIA, Director at Deloitte Australia, and Manager IT Infrastructure at P&N Bank. With a rich background in network operations and technical management from companies like iiNet and Rio Tinto, David possesses deep expertise in crisis management and the oversight of operational support teams. Academically, David holds a Computer Science Diploma from Oxford College of Education.