Ross Semplice
Senior Commercial Strategist | SIINC
Presenter bio
Ross Semplice is a senior commercial strategist and digital-innovation executive with more than 25 years of experience in data resilience, cybersecurity-aligned operations, and digital transformation across the AEC and manufacturing sectors. He specializes in the practical implications of cloud-based shared responsibility models. He helps organizations strengthen data sovereignty, compliance, and continuity across platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Aconex, and ProjectWise. A U.S. Army Veteran and leader within the Texas Military Department, Ross brings disciplined risk management and mission-focused rigor to safeguarding digital assets in the built-environment industry.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Room 12
AEC Data Security
Beyond the "Shared Responsibility" Trap: Achieving True Data Resilience in Autodesk Construction Cloud
Many AEC firms assume cloud platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud automatically back up their data. This session explains the shared responsibility model and the risks of relying on production environments for protection. Learn how independent backups, data sovereignty strategies, and resilient storage solutions help ensure compliance, protect project data, and safeguard operations from disruptions.
Target audience: Architects, Engineers and Contractors
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