Xavier Orr & Aaron Bugal on Talking Tech with Alex Zaharov-Reutt - 02 March 2024

On today's show, Xavier Orr discusses Advanced Navigation and Optimus's March 2024 launch of Australia's largest private satellite into space. Later, Aaron Bugal discusses cyber security, cyber attacks, mental health and wellness of cyber security professionals and burnout.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Xavier Orr is CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Navigation, a global innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies, with the company having just joined forces to launch Australia's largest private satellite called Optimus into space, in March, on board a SpaceX rocket. The vehicle will provide repair, refuel and upgrade services to crucial space infrastructure directly in Earth’s orbit.

GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Aaron Bugal is Field Chief Technology Officer of Sophos. The company has just launched its 2024 edition of "The Future of Cyber Security in Asia Pacific and Japan" focusing on the mental health and wellness of cyber security professionals. Aaron started out as a Senior Sales Engineer in 2006, moving to his current position helping Sophos's customers in Asia Pacific and Japan to deploy next-generation cybersecurity solutions. He is a sought-after media commentator and public speaker on the latest technologies and tactics to keep organisations secure.