Mario Demarillas

Mario made a significant 24-year transition from roles as a bank and operations auditor to becoming an IT auditor, where he enhanced his knowledge of technological risks and vulnerabilities.

Over the years, he advanced to the position of Cybersecurity Leader, concentrating on developing strategies to safeguard organizations against evolving cyber threats. Now, he is slowly shifting his focus toward academia, aiming to share his extensive experience and insights with the next generation.

Mario’s academic journey highlights his commitment to personal and professional growth. He earned a degree in accountancy from Adamson University, studied information management at Asia Pacific College, and completed a master’s in cybersecurity with distinction from the Asian Institute of Management. With 21 units toward a PhD in Criminology from the Philippine College of Criminology, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education major in Educational Administration at Greenville College and Juris Doctor at Manila Law College, which bolsters his qualifications for educational leadership.

He’s a certified public accountant with various global certifications in risk management, internal audit, IT audit, information and cyber security, fraud examination, IT governance, and business continuity. He’s one of the outstanding alumni of Adamson University in the field of education innovation and academe, and earned various recognitions as a cybersecurity leader, training facilitator, board member, chairperson, and project leader from various professional and private organizations.