Mark Staples

Mark Staples is a Senior Principal Researcher in CSIRO's Data61 and the Chief Technology Officer of the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre. He leads research in blockchain, software engineering, software architecture, and regtech.Systems Engineering Lead at Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd, CTO and Research LeaderSr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the College of Charleston. He has an extensive background in software, research, and leadership, as evidenced by his media presence. Staples is part of the executive team at the Digital Finance CRC, where he leverages his expertise in fintech research and entrepreneurship