About us
Our company
Cocoon Data is a cybersecurity company with sophisticated patented technology. Our early days of product growth and development were supported by the Intelligence and Defense Communities. Today we are one of the preferred providers in the US for ITAR and CMMC compliance solutions in the US Defense Industry. In the UK we are the trusted cloud collaboration tool for all UK banks in relation to Open Banking.
We are certified to ISO 270001 and hold patents globally.
Our internationally proven technology, and future innovations, provide a leap-forward in data security, compliance and governance.
Leadership team
Trent Telford
Chairman & CEO
Founder of Cocoon Data with 20 years of global enterprise and government/defense technology experience. Trent has held various public and private company roles including Chairman and CEO of two publicly traded companies. His experience includes Australian Government and Defense, Banking (Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust London), Media (WPP), Management Consulting (Seranova/Intelligroup and KPMG First Point Global).
Phil McCormack
Non-Executive Board Member
Ex Head of Federal Government & Defence Business for Fujitsu Australia and Global Head of M&A Fujitsu. Phil’s earlier career included being a Director at Accenture and Director role in NAB Investment Banking.
Bill McCluggage
Non-Executive Board Member
Former Head of Information Security, Assurance & Counter-fraud at the UK’s OBIE and a Governing Body Member of the Northern Regional College (NI) – and chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Cameron Fletcher
Head of Global Operations & Delivery
With over 20 years of experience in both financial and professional services industries, Cameron has led teams in both a Sales and Delivery capacity. He has previously held roles with Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, National Australia Bank and KPMG.
Phil Dunkelberger
Advisor
As CEO of Nok Nok labs, ex Co- Founder of PGP, ex Head of Federal Government and Business Symantec US, Phil brings his experience and expertise to Cocoon Data.
Christopher Pyne
Strategic Council
Former Minister of Defense and Member of Parliament Australia for over 26 years serving as a Senior Cabinet Member under 3 Prime Ministers.
Kevin Homer
Head of US Sales & Business Development
Offering 20 years of experience growing software companies through various channels – direct sales, resellers, OEM, and strategic partnerships. Kevin was the 20th employee at LogRhythm, holding roles – managed a team that covered western North America, opened the Channel in NA and Latam, and authored a MSSP program for partners.
Richard Matthewman
Program Director
Over 20 years in the IT Industry with senior roles in Standard & Poor’s and IBM, and the AWS Strategic Alliance Lead for Telstra, an Australian Telco. Richard is also a co-founder of a successful SaaS business developing the initial concept to completing several capital raising rounds of which he remains a Non-Executive Director.
Laura Bolton
Head of Customer Success & Growth
Laura has over 10 years experience in Customer Success globally. As their fifth employee, she built the ASX listed software company Xref’s, post sales function from the ground up. Laura has worked with clients across Federal Government, Healthcare, Education, HR and Financial Services and has a focus on customer growth and ensuring every stage of the journey is valuable.
Scott Goyne
Director of Australian Federal Projects
More than 20 years engineering with Air Force, 4 years as a senior systems engineer with Ball Aerospace, 8 years as Director – National Security and Intelligence with Booz Allen Hamilton, 5 years as Client Executive – National Security and Intelligence with Fujitsu Australia, 2 years as Program Manager – Australian Signals Directorate, 18 months as Director – National Aerospace Practice Deloitte Consulting.
Nick Martin
Senior Engineer | US GovCloud Operations
With over 10 years experience in Information Security and Communications Systems, Nick began his career as an IT Specialist in the United States Navy and now dedicates himself to protecting America and her allies on the digital battlefield.
Brent Kozjak
Head of Product & Engineering
With 10 years experience in software and network security, Brent applies himself to managing product relations, information security management and guiding our Support Engineers; with a focus on delivering secure and robust web & mobile applications.
Kavita Mumgaie
Solutions & Support Engineer
An experienced IT professional for 14 years with varied skill set. At Cocoon Data, Kavita’s specialization includes but is not limited to DevOps and providing end user support. Resolving issues leading to customer satisfaction has always been her main priority.
Claire Kenyon
Executive Assistant
With a natural inclination towards logistics and design, Claire’s responsible for supporting the team in the day to day operations, assisting the CEO and the ongoing development of creative content for the website and campaigns both online and in print.