Speaker Profile

Rajeswara Rao (Raj) Yama

Director, Founder & Chief Information Security Officer, Acronym IT NZ

"The TechX Summit is incredibly excited to welcome Rajeswara Rao (Raj) Yama onboard. As a distinguished executive leader in cybersecurity and IT governance, his unique blend of strategic business acumen and technical expertise is exactly what the world is ready to hear. We are honored to feature his inspiring journey and insights on our global stage."
Cybersecurity Governance vCISO Advisory Cyber Frameworks People-Centric Leadership

Executive Overview

Rajeswara Rao (Raj) Yama is a highly recognized executive leader based in New Zealand, currently serving as the Director, Founder, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Acronym IT NZ and its newly established security arm, Acronym Cyber Security Limited. Bringing a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to the digital landscape, Raj holds dual degrees in Commerce and Law—having graduated with top honors in International Law—complemented by a PG Diploma in International Business from the Auckland Institute of Studies. He is backed by a formidable roster of industry certifications, including ITIL, Agile, DevOps, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and CISM, for which he was recognized as a top scorer by the ISACA Auckland Chapter in 2024.

Professional Journey & Impact

Raj’s remarkable career path is a testament to resilience and continuous evolution. Starting out with a background in commerce and law in India, he navigated the challenges of migrating to New Zealand to build an exceptional career in tech. Over the years, he has held pivotal leadership roles, including building and managing Network Operations Centres (NOCs) for the Auckland Council, guiding cloud and infrastructure operations at Tauranga City Council, and serving as a Senior Consultant and vCISO at Spark New Zealand. In June 2026, he co-founded Acronym Cyber Security Limited to deliver expert governance, compliance, and virtual CISO services to organizations across Aotearoa. Beyond his corporate milestones, Raj is deeply committed to community impact. In May 2026, he was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Consulate General of India in Auckland for his exceptional dedication to the cybersecurity domain. He also serves on the IBSN NZ Business Experts Consortium Board, mentoring international students and fostering strong business connections.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • Information Security & Governance: Delivering highly strategic vCISO, vISM, and CIO advisory services, alongside comprehensive security maturity assessments.
  • Resilient Cyber Frameworks: Implementing practical, certifiable cybersecurity baselines (such as the SMB1001 standard) to protect organizations against real-world risks and complex threats.
  • People-Centric Leadership: Fostering high-performing teams, continuous service improvement, and operating on the core philosophy that while technology is critical, "people matter more."

What to Expect at TechX Summit

Raj brings a wealth of practical, battle-tested wisdom to the TechX stage. Attendees can expect a deeply engaging session focused on translating complex enterprise risks into sensible, defensible cybersecurity strategies for businesses of all sizes. We are absolutely thrilled to have him onboard to share his blueprint for building stronger cyber resilience, effective team leadership, and lasting professional relationships!

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We are honored to welcome Rajeswara Rao (Raj) Yama to Tech X Summit Global Singapore 2026.
His cybersecurity resilience blueprint will empower safer, stronger enterprises globally.