Kristina Agustin — AI Advisor, Strategist & Speaker

Kristina Agustin is an AI advisor and strategist who helps leaders in complex, high-stakes industries adopt artificial intelligence with clear governance and control.

UC Berkeley–certified in AI for business, with 20+ years in global maritime operations and a Master of AI in progress, she works at the intersection of AI, governance, and regulated operating environments.

Top Credentials

  • UC Berkeley Executive Education — AI: Business Strategies and Applications
  • Master of AI in progress — University of New England (UNE)
  • Former Board Member, International Superyacht Society (2018–2024)
  • Speaker, ASMEX
  • 20+ years maritime / superyacht operations

About

Kristina Agustin advises executives, boards, and operating leaders in complex, high-stakes industries on adopting artificial intelligence with clear governance, accountability, and control. She is a qualified Australian lawyer and dual Australian and U.S. citizen.

Practice

Southern Sky AI

Founder and Principal of Southern Sky AI — a structured AI adoption practice serving maritime organisations, legal practices, and professional services firms. Listed on the Australian Government's National AI Centre Directory.

Expertise

  • Structured AI Adoption for Regulated and High-Stakes Industries
  • AI Governance, Risk, and Policy
  • Executive and Board Advisory on AI Readiness
  • Legal, Contractual, and Operational Risk Analysis
  • AI Education and Training
  • Speaking and Panel Moderation — AI and Technology

Education & Credentials

  • AI: Business Strategies and Applications — UC Berkeley Executive Education, Haas School of Business
  • Master of Artificial Intelligence (in progress) — University of New England
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice — Australian National University
  • Bachelor of Laws — University of Newcastle
  • Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Anthropology) — University of Newcastle
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Industry Associations & Directories

  • International Superyacht Society (ISS) — Former Board Member (2018–2024), Member
  • Superyacht Australia — Member
  • Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) — Member
  • Women in Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) — Member

Speaking

Kristina speaks and moderates at industry and institutional events on AI adoption, governance, and organisational readiness — including ASMEX and the ISS Leadership Series.

Contact

For professional enquiries, contact Kristina via Southern Sky AI or LinkedIn.

Postal: PO Box 4036, Wagstaffe NSW 2257, Australia