Insights from the Inside
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 • Signal House off Fairbanks Road • 5:30pm Doors Open • 6:00pm Discussion Starts
Join us for an engaging evening of lightning talks and candid discussions exploring the evolving landscape of technology and the people driving it forward. This event brings together local tech leaders and innovators for a fast-paced, insight-packed session highlighting the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping Cayman’s growing tech community.
Over the course of five dynamic talks, speakers will offer diverse insights covering everything from maintaining essential IT operations and bolstering cybersecurity to uncovering real-world uses for Web3, promoting inclusion in technology, and understanding the evolving landscape of tech hiring.
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Guest Speakers
- Hazel Burke, Recruiter at SteppingStones
Hazel is a Generalist Recruiter at SteppingStones. With 3+ years’ direct recruitment experience, Hazel has placed candidates in a wide range of sectors and across a wide range of roles. Through her close relationships with candidates and clients alike, Hazel is well versed on the current recruitment and organizational challenges faced by businesses and the workforce today. Hazel leverages her background is in organizational psychology in her work and is interested and engaged in the psychological impacts of tech at work.
- Craig Bodden, Manager at Deloitte
Craig Bodden is a distinguished Information Technology and Cybersecurity Manager at Deloitte, within their Consulting practice with over a decade of experience in managing and securing complex IT infrastructures. Since beginning his career as an Analyst in Deloitte’s former Risk Advisory team, Craig has steadily advanced through the organization, earning a reputation for his technical expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to client success.
Renowned for his extensive credentials including: Security+, CASP+, CCSP, CISSP, and C|CISO — Craig has consistently delivered robust security solutions that protect networks, systems, and data from evolving cyber threats while empowering clients to enhance operational efficiency through the strategic use of digital tools and platforms. Known for his strong leadership and collaborative spirit, he fosters a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement within both his team and client environments. His ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and work seamlessly across functions has made him a key contributor to business transformation initiatives.
- Alain Doucet, Founder and CEO at TekToro Digital Solutions
Al is the Founder and CEO at TekToro Digital Solutions. He started his journey in Northen Alberta working in the oil and gas fields. Throughout his 18 years, Al has played a key role in the adaptation of automation and normalization of technology into the Energy Sector. From multimillion dollar Capital Project Management to leading specialized teams, Al has methodically navigated the art of team management and human nature.
- Dean Walker, Web3 Client Relationship Manager at Autonomous
Dean Walker is a South African Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) specializing in project management for crypto foundations and decentralized organizations. With over six years of experience across traditional finance and Web3, he has worked with various leading protocols, advising on governance, treasury, and token frameworks. Before working on Foundation structures Dean spent the beginning of his career working in Audit and traditional fund structures. Dean is passionate about the future of blockchain and its impact on the financial services space.
- Ben Ward, General Manager at Iris365
Ben Ward is the General Manager of Iris 365, a Cayman-based managed services provider focused on helping organisations secure and modernise their IT Environment. With over 15 years of experience in IT leadership and operations, Ben combines technical insight with a pragmatic business approach, ensuring reliability, security, and performance remain at the heart of every solution. Passionate about making the “invisible” work of IT more visible, he leads teams that keep clients’ systems resilient, secure, and always available.
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