Winter 2024 Series

Welcome to the Diverse Speaker Series! The following webinars are planned in partnership with the Toronto WordPress Group.

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: A Personal Journey & Practical Tips for Staying Safe Online

  • Presented by: Tanisha Singh (LinkedIn)
  • Moderated by: Ozias Cantos (LinkedIn)
  • Video Edited by: Zain Alrifai
  • Date & Time: Thursday Feb 1, 2024 at 5-6 pm (event page)
  • Session Description: Embark on an insightful journey through the world of cybersecurity as Tanisha shares her unconventional path into the industry. Gain valuable information on the ever-evolving cyber threats, the global talent gap shortage, possible career paths, and practical ways to enhance your online safety. This session will empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital landscape securely, ensuring a safer online presence in today’s interconnected world.

Remote Work Realities: Balancing Experience, Life, and Work Culture

  • Presented by: Luna Lim (LinkedIn)
  • Moderated by Ozias Cantos (LinkedIn) & Iyabo Dada (LinkedIn)
  • Video Edited by: Zain Alrifai
  • Date & Time: Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 at 6-7 pm (event page)
  • Session Description: Join Luna Lim, seasoned Creative Resource Manager/Graphic Designer at Futureproof Inc., for an insightful session on the intricacies and practical aspects of remote work. As the modern workplace evolves, Luna will share her insights on how to create a remote work culture that fosters productivity, maintains a healthy work-life balance, and supports both personal and professional growth.
    Whether you’re new to remote work or looking to refine your approach, Luna’s down-to-earth advice will help you succeed in the remote work landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into making remote work work for you. Luna has been working remotely at Futureproof Inc. since 2020.

Lean Canvas: How to develop and implement business ideas using the Lean Canvas Template

  • Presented by: Amar Latchman (LinkedIn)
  • Moderated by:
  • Video Edited by: Zain Alrifai
  • Date & Time: Thursday March 21 at 6-7 pm (event page)
  • Session Description: The Lean Canvas template is a very intuitive and organized tool that organizations use to develop ideas into actionable and value driven initiatives. This presentation will cover a walkthrough of the principles for using a Lean Canvas template and how to adapt it for startups or small organizations.
  • Speaker’s bio: Amar Latchman is a digital transformation professional, focused on delivering business-driven technology strategies across multiple industries such as healthcare, government, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Amar graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, with minors in Information Technology Management and Philosophy. He is passionate about supporting client engagements and strategy planning projects, assessing current and future state technology capabilities and developing roadmaps for ERP vendor selection and implementation.

Content Management & AI: Opportunities for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME)

  • Presented by: Kâl Salem (LinkedIn)
  • Moderated by:
  • Date & Time: Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 5-6 pm
  • Session Description: Kâl Salem will walk us through strategies for crafting compelling content using SEO best practices for SME success. He will also explore AI integration; a game changer for SMEs, and how to harness the power of AI, tips and best practices to acheive a seamless workflow through integrating WordPress, content management, and AI.
  • Speaker’s bio: Kâl Salem, an accomplished business and tech leader, founded OPEXCELLENCE in 2015, delivering successful digital transformations for over 100 clients globally. With 25 years of experience in enterprise transformations, particularly in financial services, he’s recognized for his business leadership. Having worked with major firms like IBM and Microsoft, Kâl’s expertise has facilitated high-performing transformations. His educational background includes an Executive MBA from Birzeit University and a BSc in Electronics & Communications Engineering. Active in charity and volunteering, he chairs multiple boards in Canada, contributing to education, wellness, and non-profit causes.