Trusted Advisor ๐ฅ
๐ Get Audit-Ready in 6 Weeks โ Guaranteed.
Confused by compliance? I translate complex regulations into simple, actionable steps. Whether you need to win enterprise trust with ISO 27001 or unblock sales with a SOC 2 report, I provide the fastest, most cost-effective path to certification.
Why hire a consultant when you can hire a Strategic Partner?
As the Founder of Axipro, Iโve led over 100 successful certifications in the last year alone. We don't just "give advice"โwe handle the heavy lifting.
๐ THE GRC TOOL EXPERT
Are you struggling with your automated GRC platform? I am an official partner and power user of:
โ Drata (Gold Partner)
โ Vanta (Expert Implementation)
โ Secureframe, Thoropass, Sprinto, Scrut, & more.
I can help you get your progress running in record time and even provide discounted subscription rates through our MSSP partnership.
๐ก ONE-STOP COMPLIANCE SHOP
- Policies & Procedures: Custom-tailored, audit-ready documentation.
- Risk Management: Deep-dive assessments that protect your business.
- Security Questionnaires: Get them off your desk and submitted in hours, not weeks.
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testings: Remediation recommendations and detailed reports to improve security posture
- CPA Attestation: We have in-house CPAs to sign off on your SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 reports.
๐ GLOBAL STANDARDS COVERED
ISO 27001, 9001, 14001, 45001, 27701, 27017, 27018, 42001 (AI) | SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 | HIPAA | PCI DSS | GDPR | FedRAMP | NIST CSF | CMMC | TISAX | HITRUST | SAMA NCA
โญ WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"Ali is a lifesaver. He got us SOC 2 certified through Vanta and saved us months of work." โ Founder, Druxia (USA)
"Knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive. Ali got us across the line with Drata for ISO 27001." โ Founder, Tilt Legal (AUS)
๐ THE AXIPRO ADVANTAGE
10+ Years Experience: Lead Engineer & Auditor minds
SOC 2
ISO 27001
IT Compliance Audit
HIPAA
SOC 2 Report
PCI DSS
AI Compliance
Data Privacy
GDPR
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Penetration Testing
Information Security Consultation
AI Governance
AI Security
CMMC
ISO 14001
Awais B.
Rayya, Bahrain
$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs
๐ Exploring new opportunities ๐
With a proven track record in quality assurance and project management, I bring a wealth of expertise to the dynamic world of software development. Since August 2020, I have been contributing my skills as a Senior QA Analyst and partial Software Scrum Master, elevating projects to new heights. My experience extends to ISO management systems audits, covering 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001, 22301, 20000, and 18295 standards.
๐จโ๐ผ Professional Experience ๐จโ๐ผ
๐ NorthBay Solutions | Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
As a Senior QA Analyst (Requirement Analyst), I crafted and executed detailed test plans for significant big data applications in the USA. My role involved manual and automated testing, utilizing tools such as Boto3, Selenium, and Postman. I also contributed to the creation of comprehensive test documentation for local grocery delivery applications.
๐ Raaziq International PVT LTD | Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
As an Executive QA Engineer, I designed and implemented test cases for ERP solutions, including HRM and CRM. I managed the testing phase for a UK client project and utilized Jira, Trello, and Asana for project management and tracking.
๐ Sharp-iTech | Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
As an SQA Engineer, I developed detailed test plans for financial applications in the USA, utilizing the Protractor framework for automation. My role included manual and automated testing using Protractor and Selenium.
๐ผ Technical & Management Skills ๐ผ
โ๏ธ Agile Methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
โ๏ธ Testing Expertise: Selenium/Webdriver, Appium, Protractor, TestNG
โ๏ธ Project Management Tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps, Asana, Trello, TestRail
โ๏ธ Database Testing: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
โ๏ธ Programming Languages: Python (Boto3), Java (Selenium), JavaScript (Protractor)
โ๏ธ Leadership and Collaboration: Technical supervision, cross-functional collaboration
โ๏ธ Quality Assurance: Regression testing, defect analysis, continuous process improvement.
๐ Education ๐
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science
Superior College โ 2021 (Fully funded scholarship)
Virtual University of Pakistan - 2018
International Islamic University, Islamabad - 2014
๐ Licenses & Certifications ๐
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute
Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance | 2023
ISO 27001 2013 Lead Auditor - RICI Company
ISO 27001 2022 Lead Auditor - SGS
ISO 18295-1 2017 Lead Auditor - SGS
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - RICI Company
Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester - ISTQB
Scrum Fundamentals Certified - Scrum Study
Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Scrum Study
๐ Project Team Experience ๐
I've collaborated with project teams worldwide, contributing to diverse projects including E-commerce and Financial applications, Grocery delivery systems, ERP Solutions, SEC Filings Analytics, Real Estate, and Healthcare applications for a biotechnology company.
๐ Important Trainings ๐
Robust Scrum Product Owner - Udemy | Jul 2020
AWS Business Professional (Digital) - AWS | Jun 2020
AWS DevOps Technical - AWS | Apr 2020
Data Lake Test Automation - NBS | Feb 2020
AWS Database Offerings - AWS | Jan 2020
Open to exciting opportunities, let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your team's success! ๐
Amazon Aurora
Java
Python
Database
Testing
Big Data
Automation
Amazon S3
Amazon Redshift
Bug Tracking & Reports
Web Testing
Usability Testing
Test Execution
Manual Testing
Test Case Design
Usama G.
Manama, Bahrain
$75/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Hi, Iโm Usama Gul, founder of CyberFortify โ a CREST Certified cybersecurity consultancy trusted by startups and enterprises alike.
With years of hands-on experience in offensive security, compliance audits, and strategic advisory, I help organizations proactively defend against threats and achieve regulatory excellence.
๐ Our Core Services
๐ Penetration Testing (Web, Network, Cloud)
Manual & automated testing using enterprise-grade tools (BurpSuite Pro, Nessus, etc.)
Real-world exploitation to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do
Black-box, white-box, and grey-box testing tailored to your environment
๐ Compliance & Audit Readiness (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
End-to-end support for certification prep and gap analysis
Internal audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning
Actionable insights to ensure regulatory alignment
๐ก๏ธ Vulnerability Assessment & Reporting
Detailed reports with CVSS v3.0 scoring and PoCs
Prioritized remediation guidance based on business impact
Executive summaries for leadership, technical breakdowns for engineers
๐ Digital Footprint Discovery & OSINT Recon
External attack surface mapping via active/passive reconnaissance
Identification of leaked credentials, exposed assets, and sensitive data
Dark web monitoring and threat intelligence integration
๐ง Expert Remediation & Retesting
Personalized guidance to fix vulnerabilities and harden defenses
Free retesting to validate fixes and ensure full coverage
๐จโ๐ผ Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services
Strategic security leadership aligned with business goals
Policy development, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Ongoing advisory to elevate security maturity and governance
๐ Briefing & Debriefing Calls
Pre-engagement scoping and expectation setting
Post-engagement walkthroughs of findings, risks, and next steps
๐ผ Why CyberFortify?
We blend deep technical expertise with a strategic understanding of compliance and business risk. Whether you're a startup preparing for your first audit or an enterprise seeking advanced red team capabilities โ we deliver results that matter.
Letโs connect and explore how we can fortify your organizationโs defenses and help you achieve security excellence.
Penetration Testing
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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