The Speaker Who Makes Complex Technology Make Sense

D.Anne Gunia is a keynote speaker, technology strategist, and CEO of an IT consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and IT compliance. With over 20 years in business—including a decade in data analytics and IT management—she doesn’t just understand technology. She understands how it impacts people, leadership, and business decisions.

D.Anne is widely known for her rare ability to take intimidating “tech talk” and translate it into clear, practical plain English. When audiences feel overwhelmed by AI, cybersecurity threats, or rapid digital change, D.Anne brings clarity. She removes fear, eliminates jargon, and replaces confusion with confidence.

Her signature keynote, Don’t Fear the AI: Building Your Future Using Your Human Edge, reframes artificial intelligence as a powerful tool—not a threat—showing professionals how to stay relevant and adaptable in a changing world. Her cybersecurity keynotes equip organizations to understand modern risks, protect their data, and recognize the essential human role in digital defense.

Drawing from her executive leadership experience managing IT operations, data strategy, and security initiatives, D.Anne delivers insights that are strategic, actionable, and immediately relevant to today’s workplace. Audiences leave informed, empowered, and ready to lead in an AI-driven, cybersecurity-conscious era.

D.Anne holds an MBA, leads a certified Woman-Owned Small Business, and is the author of The Cyber Clarity Playbook: What Every Small Business Decision-Maker Should Know About IT. She is also an online course creator for Upskill Developmental, helping educate and elevate women through practical technology education.