Vendor Showcase
Tess Davis
Senior Solutions Consultant, Palo Alto Networks
Tess Davis is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, bringing more than 15 years of technical experience spanning virtualisation, cloud migration, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity.
Underpinned by a formal background in physics, Tess approaches complex security ecosystems from a first-principles perspective. She specialises in bridging the gap between strategic architectural design and technical solutions, helping organisations build resilient systems that allow flexibility for future growth. A recognised technical authority in New Zealand, Tess was named the Vendor - Technical Excellence - winner at the 2025 Reseller News Awards.
Securing the Shift to Autonomous Workflows:
AI isn’t just changing how we work - it’s reshaping how decisions get made.
As intelligent agents become embedded across the tools we rely on every day, we’re moving beyond simple automation into a world where systems act on our behalf. The opportunity is massive but so is the uncertainty. With “AI” covering everything from copilots to fully autonomous workflows, how do you define and manage risk without stalling progress?
Tess Davis from Palo Alto Networks brings clarity to the conversation, unpacking how organisations can secure their AI journey while still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Because the future isn’t about choosing between innovation and security - it’s about enabling both.
