Born in South Africa and now based in Canada, Ross Saunders began his career on the IT help desk, helping people troubleshoot computer problems before movin
g into networking support — working remotely decades before it became common practice.
After studying programming, Ross transitioned into software development. While he loved it in college, the reality of the job was less appealing, leading him to naturally blend his skills into what’s now known as DevOps — collaborating with software teams to handle deployments. This eventually grew into managing and mentoring entire technical divisions for software companies, overseeing product management, software engineering, and technical support.
Privacy and security became a core focus along the way. After experiencing identity theft himself (a story Ross often shares in his keynotes), he immersed himself in the world of privacy and security. For over a decade, he has worked with technical teams and lawyers to translate complex legal and framework requirements into practical, actionable solutions.
Ross’s expertise has led him to found several ventures:
Gotaminute? – IT services for small and micro businesses, as well as organizations requiring professional secrecy.
Let’s Talk Privacy / Let’s Talk Security – consumer advocacy and professional speaking on personal privacy and cybersecurity.
This is NOT What I Signed Up For – training, online courses, and co
aching for first-time managers
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