Gen AI Apps Design and Prompt Engineering in Human Resource [Philippines]

Kevin Shepherdson 
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive

Kevin is the founder and CEO of Straits Interactive, which operates the ASEAN region's largest network of privacy professionals: the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network. Recognised as an expert in data privacy and governance, Kevin authored the book "99 Privacy Breaches to Beware Of" and is also the official APAC trainer for both IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) and the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG).

With several years of experience in management roles at Creative Technology, Sun, and Oracle, Kevin brings his vast knowledge and experience to the fields of Digital Transformation and Generative AI. He has played a pivotal role in the development of the company's major AI initiatives, including the region's first AI DPO Assistant, as well as in the areas of AI governance, Generative AI design, and prompt engineering.

Kevin utilises his degree in arts and social science, with a major in English language, as well as a master's in information science. He combines his expertise as a music composer and multimedia producer to contribute to the company's innovative efforts in the area of data privacy and AI.

Edwin Concepcion
Fellow of Information Privacy, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer

Edwin is the Head of the Data Protection-as-a-Service unit. As an international trainer and consultant, he provides privacy and data protection training, consulting and advisories to various organisations which include retail and hospitality, publishing, education, telecommunications and others. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry in various management roles from enterprise solutions, marketing and product management.

Alvin Toh 
CMO & Co-Founder,
Straits Interactive

As Chief Marketing Officer and Head of International Operations of Straits Interactive, Alvin drives marketing strategy, awareness and partner relationships for the company’s innovative privacy solutions that build upon the foundation of responsible marketing.

Using his extensive sales and marketing experience, Alvin was involved in helping SMEs in their marketing and digital marketing activities prior to co-founding Straits Interactive. In addition, he is a sought-after regional speaker on data protection and privacy management as well as a trainer in data protection and digital marketing.

He holds an Executive MBA, International Business Administration, from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick and internationally recognised professional qualifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Open Compliance Ethics Group and EXIN.  His credentials from these examining bodies include the Certified Information Privacy Manager and Technologist (CIPM and CIPT), the Certified Information Privacy Professional /Asia (CIPP /A) and the GRC Processional (GRCP) Certification. Locally, Alvin received the Advanced Diploma in Data Protection (SMU).