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TOP RATED Freelancer | 10+ Years of Experience | Your Trusted Compliance Partner 70+ clients served all with 5 * ratings They call me "Mr. Compliance"—and for good reason. While you focus on growing your business, I take care of everything compliance-related, ensuring you meet industry standards and win more deals with confidence. Whether it's SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, or FedRAMP, I make compliance effortless so you can unlock new opportunities without the hassle. Why Clients Trust Me: - Seamless Compliance: I simplify audits, security assessments, and certifications—no stress, no delays. - Growth-Driven Compliance: Compliance isn’t just a checkbox; it’s a competitive advantage. I help shorten sales cycles by getting you audit-ready fast. - End-to-End Support: From policies to risk assessments, vendor due diligence, and security questionnaires—I handle it all. - vCISO Services: Need expert guidance but not ready for a full-time CISO? I offer affordable virtual CISO (vCISO) solutions tailored to your business. - Security Strategy & TPRM: Managing third-party risks? Struggling with cloud or endpoint security? I’ve got you covered. - Maximizing Compliance Tools: Already using Vanta, Drata, Hyperproof, or Scrut but unsure what’s next? Let’s optimize your investment. Proactive, not reactive. I don’t just tick boxes—I future-proof your security and compliance programs. ** Tools & Frameworks: 🔹 Tools Expertise: JIRA, Vanta, Hyperproof, Drata, ServiceNow, AWS, Confluence, Archer, Scrut Automation 🔹 Compliance Frameworks: ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, TPRM, and more 📢 Ready to Make Compliance Work for You? Click "Invite" to connect, and let's build a stronger, more secure, and audit-ready business together. ⚠️ Note: If you're not fully committed to compliance or tend to be unresponsive, I may not be the right fit. I prioritize working with businesses serious about security and compliance success.

Stop letting compliance block your enterprise sales deals. You have built a great product, but your biggest prospects enterprises, healthcare providers, and banks won't sign the contract until they see your ISO 27001 certificate or SOC 2 Type II report. You don't need a checklist or a template library. You need a strategic partner who can fast-track your audit readiness so you can focus on closing deals. I am a Fractional CISO and Lead Auditor specializing in turning compliance into a competitive advantage for high-growth startups and established enterprises. I don't just "write policies"; I architect the security infrastructure that builds trust with your customers. 🚀 THE "AUDIT-READY" BLUEPRINT I integrate seamlessly with your team (Slack/Teams) to deliver: SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Readiness: From Gap Analysis to Final Audit in 12-16 weeks. Automated Compliance (Vanta/Drata): I configure your Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe instance to automate 80% of evidence collection, saving your engineers hundreds of hours. AI Governance (ISO 42001): Future-proof your AI products against the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF. Vendor Risk Management: I handle those 100-question security questionnaires from your clients so you don't have to. 🏆 WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME 100% Audit Pass Rate: I have guided 50+ companies through successful external audits. Commercial Focus: I prioritize controls that unblock revenue without slowing down your dev team. Certified Expert: Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001. 🛠 TECH STACK Governance: Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, Secureframe. Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP). Frameworks: ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type I & II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 42001 (AI). 🗣 WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Heena didn't just get us certified; she helped us close a $2M deal with a Fortune 500 bank by handling the security diligence personally." — CEO, FinTech Series B Next Step: If you have an audit deadline approaching or a sales deal stuck in security review, click the "Invite" button. Let's get you audit-ready.

Trusted Advisor 🥇 🚀 Get Audit-Ready in 6 Weeks — 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, I’ve led over 100 successful certifications in the last year alone. We don't just "give advice"—we handle the heavy lifting. 🛠 THE GRC TOOL EXPERT Are you struggling with your automated GRC platform? I am an official partner and power user of: ✅ Drata (Gold Partner) ✅ Vanta (Expert Implementation) ✅ 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. 🛡 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. 🌍 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 ⭐ WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING "Ali is a lifesaver. He got us SOC 2 certified through Vanta and saved us months of work." — Founder, Druxia (USA) "Knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive. Ali got us across the line with Drata for ISO 27001." — Founder, Tilt Legal (AUS) 💎 THE AXIPRO ADVANTAGE 10+ Years Experience: Lead Engineer & Auditor minds

𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞. As a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, I have successfully delivered cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, security architecture, infrastructure security, and penetration testing projects for startups, SMBs, and growing organizations across multiple industries. My approach combines technical execution with security best practices to help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets, and build secure environments that support business growth. 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞—𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: ✔ Information Security & Cybersecurity Management ✔ Security Architecture & Security Engineering ✔ Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment ✔ Security Assessment, Testing & Remediation ✔ Risk Assessments & Information Security Audits ✔ Cloud Security & Infrastructure Security ✔ Network Security, Network Engineering & Hardening ✔ System Administration & Infrastructure Management ✔ User Identity Management & Access Control ✔ Incident Response Readiness & Threat Mitigation ✔ DevOps Engineering & Security Best Practices ✔ Security Policies, Procedures & Documentation ✔ OSINT & Digital Forensics 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: ✔ ISO 27001 ✔ SOC 2 ✔ PCI DSS ✔ NIST Cybersecurity Framework ✔ HIPAA ✔ GDPR ✔ CMMC 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞: ✔ 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 ✔ Hands-on technical expertise with end-to-end project ownership ✔ Strong experience across cybersecurity, compliance, infrastructure, and security operations ✔ Practical, business-focused security solutions rather than generic recommendations ✔ Clear communication, reliability, and commitment to quality Whether you need penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security architecture, compliance implementation, cloud security, network security, system administration, risk assessments, infrastructure hardening, or end-to-end cybersecurity support, I can help deliver secure, practical, and scalable solutions tailored to your requirements. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

I’m a Fractional CIO/CISO with over 20 years of progressive IT leadership experience. My career began with deep technical roots in IT infrastructure and networking, evolving over the last 7+ years into full executive responsibility leading technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical organizations. I specialize in helping companies bridge technical execution with business outcomes by building secure, scalable IT foundations while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. Key areas where I help clients: - Fractional CIO/CISO support - IT strategy and digital transformation roadmaps - Cybersecurity program development and ransomware resilience - Regulatory compliance (FDA, HIPAA, NIST, GxP) - IT governance, risk management, and data protection - Greenfield infrastructure architecture and secure platform buildouts - SaaS evaluation and technology vendor optimization Recent highlights: - Built the complete technology ecosystem and NIST-based security architecture for a PE-backed biopharmaceutical startup preparing for national market launch - As Division CIO at a global $3b+ organization, scaled IT operations across 180+ sites while managing a $35M P&L and leading a 45-person team - Engineered ransomware recovery for 150+ locations with zero data loss in 7 days I bring a unique combination of hands-on technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational discipline developed through military service (USMC) and leading technology in highly regulated environments. Whether you need a targeted security/compliance assessment, IT strategy support, or ongoing fractional leadership, I deliver practical solutions focused on real business results. Let’s schedule a consultation to discuss your specific challenges.

Security reviews, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 slowing down your deals? I step in as your Virtual CISO, take ownership of your security, align it with business goals, and get you enterprise ready. I work with SaaS and AI companies to remove compliance bottlenecks, accelerate deal cycles by 20-40%, and build security programs that support growth and enterprise sales. $𝟮𝟬𝗠+ 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 | 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 | 𝗘𝗡𝗗-𝗧𝗢-𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠 Enterprise deals slow down when security becomes a blocker. A large customer asks for a security review. Then another. Questionnaires pile up, documentation is incomplete, and your team is pulled into processes they are not prepared for. Timelines slip, audits feel unclear, and compliance starts consuming time that should be spent scaling the business. This is where most SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and AI companies hit a wall. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 I operate as a Virtual CISO, taking ownership of your security and compliance function and turning it into a structured system that supports how your company sells, operates, and grows. Not as an external consultant delivering recommendations but as an embedded operator responsible for execution, structure, and outcomes. 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 Companies working this way see measurable improvements. • 𝟮𝟬-𝟰𝟬% 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Enterprise sales cycles are reduced as security reviews stop delaying deals. • 𝟯𝟬-𝟱𝟬% 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿: Audit preparation timelines are shortened by 30-50% through structured controls and documentation. • 𝟱𝟬%+ 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Time spent on security questionnaires drops significantly, by more than half. • 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: Deal velocity increases as enterprise clients gain faster trust in your security posture. 𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 My approach is execution-first. I work directly with your team to design controls, build documentation, structure your compliance program, and align everything with business objectives. This includes: • SOC 2 readiness and audit execution • ISO 27001 implementation and ISMS structuring • Security documentation and control frameworks • Vendor security questionnaires and enterprise reviews • Risk management, governance, and GRC programs I also support modern environments, including AI systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring they align with compliance frameworks and enterprise expectations. 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 If you sell to enterprise clients, security and compliance are not optional they are required to unlock revenue. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 • Preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 and need a clear execution path • Losing or delaying deals due to security requirements • Managing security questionnaires manually and inefficiently • Using tools like Vanta, Drata, Thoropass, Secureframe, or similar but lacking structure • Scaling a SaaS, AI, fintech, or cloud business • Looking for ongoing Virtual CISO support 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘆 Working this way changes how your business operates. • Security stops being a blocker in sales cycles. • Audit processes become predictable and efficient, with minimal exceptions. • Internal teams regain time previously lost to compliance overhead. • Enterprise readiness improves, enabling access to higher-value accounts. • Risk becomes visible, structured, and actively managed. 𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 ✓ Enabled clients to unlock and protect over $20M+ in enterprise revenue ✓ Saved clients $50K-$250K by optimizing security tools and compliance strategies ✓ Reduced audit preparation time by 30-50% through structured execution ✓ Cut security questionnaire workload by 50%+, accelerating enterprise deal cycles ✓ Supported 50+ clients across SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and regulated industries ✓ Built SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs aligned with real business operations ✓ Supported global teams across multiple time zones in long-term engagements ✓ Hands-on experience across governance, risk, compliance, and security programs 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 SOC 2 | ISO 27001 | ISO 27017 | ISO 27018 | ISO 42001 | NIST 800-53 | NIST 800-171 | NIST CSF | NIST AI RMF | FedRAMP | CMMC | CMMI | PCI-DSS | HIPAA | HITRUST CSF | GDPR | TISAX | NERC | FFIEC | C5 | ENISA | CIS CSAT | IRAP | PIPEDA | TX-RAMP | StateRAMP | AZ-RAMP | NY DFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 | EU AI Act 𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲. 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝟲𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.