Michael Chua

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I’m Michael Chua, a cybersecurity and GRC AI specialist with 15+ years of leading governance, risk, and compliance across global enterprises.

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I’m Michael Chua, a cybersecurity and GRC AI specialist with 15+ years of leading governance, risk, and compliance across global enterprises. I’m skilled in secure-by-design AI/ML adoption, data governance, and cloud security, with proven expertise in risk assessment, privacy-preserving technologies, and regulatory alignment. I help organizations design resilient AI-enabled systems while maintaining compliance and strong security postures.

As a trusted advisor and educator, I bridge policy and technical execution to enable responsible, compliant, and innovative AI at scale. I’ve led major cyber incident response and recovery initiatives, restored operations swiftly, and minimized impact. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and startups to prioritize risk, drive innovation, and build lasting cyber resilience in increasingly complex threat landscapes.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseFluent
  • MalayIntermediate
  • GermanIntermediate
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • JapaneseIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Government
  • Education

Work experience· 9 roles

Cybersecurity consultant · freelanceAug 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Aug 2020 – Current ● Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide security and risk management framework, reducing organisational exposure to operational, cyber, and fraud-related risks. ● Partnered with cross-functional business, technology, and compliance teams to define and execute risk mitigation strategies, strengthening the overall risk posture. ● Served as advisor to technology startups, including Reelblend (AdTech), on information security, governance, and risk prioritisation. ● Conducted information security and fraud audits for a digital payment wallet in the Middle East, assessing controls, vulnerabilities, and incident readiness. ● Identified and prioritised risks across emerging technologies, including autonomous systems and decentralised finance platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory expectations.

Cybersecurity GRC AI Consultant · IndependentAug 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide security and risk management framework, reducing exposure to operational, cyber, and fraud-related risks. Partnered with cross-functional business, technology, and compliance teams to define and execute risk mitigation strategies, strengthening the overall risk posture. Advised tech startups including Reelblend (AdTech) on information security, governance, and risk prioritization. Conducted information security and fraud audits for a digital wallet in the Middle East, assessing controls, vulnerabilities, and incident readiness. Identified and prioritized risks across emerging technologies including autonomous systems and decentralized finance platforms, ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory expectations.

Cybersecurity Consultant · Digital Tech HubAug 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Digitally transformed 200 businesses over 2 years. Assisted businesses to navigate their cybersecurity risks during their AI/digital transformation.

Information Risk Manager · Barclays BankJul 2016 – Dec 2016 · 6 mos
Programme Security Architect · Standard Chartered BankJan 2015 – Jun 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos
Risk Assessment Consultant · SAPIT SAMay 2006 – Dec 2014 · 8 yrs 8 mos
Head of Global Information Security & Business Continuity Policies · SWIFTSep 2005 – May 2006 · 9 mos
Founder & Cybersecurity Consultant · WITS Pte LtdFeb 2002 – Aug 2005 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education· 6

MSc IT · Keele University1998 – 2000
MSc IT (Business Information Systems) · University of Keele2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Engineering · University of Newcastle2030 – 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science · University of Newcastle2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

MSc IT (Business Information Systems)2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Engineering2030 – 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science2030 – 2026
Diploma in Management Studies2030 – 2026

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