As a Senior GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Consultant with 15+ years of global experience, I help organizations achieve cybersecurity compliance with international, regional, and sector-specific standards.
EXPERTISE INCLUDES:
📜 ISO Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
🔒 Data Privacy: GDPR (Europe), UK GDPR, Data Protection Regulations
🛡️ Cybersecurity Frameworks:
🌍 Europe: NIS2 Directive (EU Critical Infrastructure Compliance)
🏙️ Gulf Region: NCA-CCC (KSA), SAMA CSF (Banking), UAE NESA, Qatar QCB Standards
🌏 Australia/New Zealand: Australian ISM (Information Security Manual), NZISM
🏢 SOC2: Trust Services Criteria Compliance for SaaS and Tech Companies (USA)
WHAT I OFFER:
✅ Gap Assessments and Readiness Reviews
✅ Policy and Procedure Development (full documentation suites)
✅ Risk Assessments and Risk Treatment Plans
✅ Internal Audits and Pre-certification Audits
✅ Compliance Project Management (from planning to successful certification or attestation)
INDUSTRIES SERVED:
🏦 Financial Services
💻 SaaS and Technology Companies
🏥 Healthcare
🏛️ Government and Critical Infrastructure
WHY WORK WITH ME:
Practical Compliance Expertise: I align security and privacy requirements with your business operations.
Audit Success Record: 90%+ of my clients pass audits on the first attempt.
Global Perspective: I understand regional nuances — from EU regulations to Gulf and APAC frameworks.
Clear Communication: Fast, transparent updates — no jargon, no delays.
I have successfully delivered projects across Germany, UK, France, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, and Australia, helping businesses of all sizes meet and exceed their compliance goals.
Whether you're aiming for ISO 27001 certification, SOC2 attestation, GDPR readiness, NIS2 compliance, or cybersecurity framework alignment across Europe, the UK, the Gulf region, Australia, New Zealand, or the USA — I can help you achieve your compliance goals efficiently and reliably.
Let's connect and secure your compliance success!
Policy Writing
Information Security Consultation
Project Risk Management
ISO 9001
Information Security Awareness
Information Security Audit
Internal Auditing
Information Security Governance
ISO 27001
GDPR
ISO 14001
SOC 2
ISO/IEC 20000
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
IT Compliance Audit
Muhammad Shoaib K.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$60/hr
5.0
18 jobs
INTRODUCTION:
Holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science (M.Sc.), I’m a certified
Accredited Consultant of Green Building Design and Construction LEED (BD+C),
Accredited Specialist of Urban Greenhouse Inventory
IRCA Approved ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (Environmental Management System)
Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences, MIEnvSc. (UK)
with over 10 years of developing, implementing, and monitoring Environmental Management Systems, their compliance objectives, and ensuring its continuous sustainable improvement. A strong background, particularly in Environmental and Climate sciences, has enabled my skills in developing, maintaining, and executing sustainable strategies, compliance of management systems, monitoring and reporting environmental impacts, developing climate risk models, and understanding compliance legislation, auditing, and training.
Strengths: Stakeholder management, holistic strategy development, technical understanding, fast learner, team management, excellent communication skills, and team spirit
Expertise:
•Environmental Compliance Implementation
•Waste Management System,
•Indoor Air Quality Investigation
•Greenhouse Gases Inventory Report
•ISO 14001 Implementation,
•ISO 17025 Implementation
• Climate Risk Modelling Analysis- TCFD
• Environmental Objectives, Policies, Carbon Footprints, Ozone Depleting Substances
• Sustainable Material and Resources, Waste Management, Water Efficiency
• Green Building Operations
• Greenhouse Gases Analysis Report
ACCREDITATIONS:
LEED AP (BD+C)
Urban GHG Inventory Specialist
ISO 14001- Environmental Management System Lead Auditor
ACHIEVEMENTS:
GHP TESTING AND CALIBRATION LAB-UAE
Achieved 95% score against 17025:2017 requirements as a Team Leader in Air Quality Assessment
Conducted by Dubai Municipality (EIAC)-2021
AL KARAM TOWEL INDUSTRIES -PAKISTAN:
AL KARAM TOWEL INDUSTRIES -PAKISTAN:
Successful Implementation of ISO 14001- Environmental Management System -2015
Environmental Compliance Implementation: 2014 to 2015
Achieved ZERO NON-COMPLIANCE in Environmental Compliance for major buyers like IKEA, WALMART, LEVIS, ADIDAS, and MATALAN
Environmental Sustainability Assessment: 2014-15
Lead the Annual Sustainable Survey Analysis and Carbon Disclosure Project, which based on our organization’s key Environmental Sustainability Performance Indicators.
RESULT: Our organization Al Karam Towel Industries received 3rd position out of 14 competitors by achieving an 81% score
in the Sustainable Assessment Survey conducted by WAL-MART. The survey comprised of Organization’s Environmental Sustainability Performance based on Higg Index Scale FY 2014-15
Conceptual Developer Editor –THE ECOBEAT: 2014-16
THE ECOBEAT is the first of its kind Bi-annual Sustainability Newsletter, providing a mixture of news, related articles, topical features and projects that focus on the “happenings" in the world--most importantly the role of our organization (AKTI) in the fields of Environment, Health and Sustainability contribute to our global consciousness.
Waste Management: 2014
Developed & implemented a comprehensive waste management system, to improve the reduced waste generation of the organization, the system comprised of the followings,
Daily waste tracking.
Segregation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste.
Correlate waste with production efficiency.
RESULT: This development has served our organization with improved efficiency of production process and reduction in Cutting waste up to 15% by analyzing and implementing the control points of waste generation
MUSTAQIM DYEING AND PRINTING INDUSTRIES-PAK
Awarded Best Sustainability Performance by IKEA-2013
I was part of the team that look after Environmental Compliance and Sustainability as an Environmental Officer. Due to our efforts and Management directives, IKEA has recognized our company in four categories, which are,
Sustainable Energy
Climate Resilience
Environmental and Social Practice
Environmental and Social Innovation
and awarded Mustaqim Dyeing and Printing Industries as the Best Sustainability Performance for year 2013
Data Analysis
Training Materials
LEED Standard
ISO 14001
Waste Management & Remediation
Climate Science
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Environment & Green Technology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Law
Risk Assessment
Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
Calculation
Data Analytics
Muhammad Adeel A.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$30/hr
4.9
72 jobs
✅ Top-Rated QHSE Consultant | 12+ Years Experience | ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 16304 Audits | Internal Auditor | IMS Expert
Are you looking for a certified QHSE professional to help your business achieve ISO certification, regulatory compliance, or robust risk management?
I’m a Chemical Engineering Postgraduate with advanced certifications in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering and over 12 years of proven experience in:
🔹 QHSE & HSSE Management
🔹 Internal & External ISO Audits
🔹 Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
🔹 Risk Assessment & Emergency Planning
🔹 Sustainability & Business Continuity
🌍 Industry Expertise:
I’ve successfully supported companies across diverse sectors, including:
Construction | Oil & Gas | Marine | Manufacturing | Processing | Paints | Facilities Management
🔧 Services I Offer (Remotely or Project-Based):
✅ ISO Documentation & Implementation
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 16304
• QHSE/IMS manuals, policies, and SOPs
• Customized audit-ready documentation
• QHSE responses for RFQs and pre-bid submissions
✅ Internal & Gap Audits
• Full-cycle internal audits based on ISO standards
• Non-conformance identification and corrective actions
• Marine Waste Management System audits (ISO 16304)
✅ HSE & Risk Solutions
• HSE Risk Assessments (RA), JHA, JSA
• Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Environmental Impact/Aspect Assessments
✅ Remote & On-Demand QHSE Support
• Serve as your Virtual QHSE Manager or Compliance Advisor
• Support in NEBOSH, OTHM, IOSH, IDSE, NVQ learning programs
• Regulatory research and compliance mapping
I am committed to providing accurate, high-quality, and customized solutions that not only meet international standards but also help your organization operate more safely and efficiently.
ISO 14001
HAZOP
ISO 9001
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Workplace Safety & Health
Chemical Engineering
Occupational Health
Business Services
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
Safety Engineering
Internal Auditing
Risk Assessment
Financial Audit
Rithesh K.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I am a committed sustainability professional, offering comprehensive consultancy services and training that seamlessly integrate the principles of Sustainability, ISO standards, ESG, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and Environmental Management. My expertise extends across a wide range of areas, including the development and management of detailed documentation such as manuals, policies, procedures, SOPs, audits, and more within the sustainability domain.
➤ My Expertise - ESG & Sustainability Consultancy Services :
🟉ESG Strategy Development
🟉ESG Reporting and Disclosures
🟉Materiality Assessments
🟉Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis
🟉Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program Design
🟉ESG Data Management and Analytics
🟉Sustainability Performance Metrics
🟉Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SASB)
🟉Carbon Footprint Analysis
🟉GHG Inventory Development
🟉Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
🟉Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation (ISO 14001)
🟉Waste Management and Recycling Strategies
➤ My Expertise - ESG & Sustainability Training Services :
🟉Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training
🟉Circular Economy Training
🟉Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Training
🟉Environmental Management System (EMS) (ISO 14001 : 2015) Training
🟉Environmental Compliance Training
🟉GHG Emissions Management Training
➤ My Expertise - Occupational Health and Safety Consultancy / Training Services :
🟉ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
🟉HSE Management System Implementation
🟉 Fire Safety
🟉 Legionella Awareness
🟉Safety Audits and Compliance Assessments
🟉Safety Culture Development
🟉Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
🟉Health and Safety Policy Development
🟉Contractor Safety Management
🟉Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
🟉Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training
🟉Fire Safety Training
🟉Incident Investigation Training
🟉Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Training
🟉Emergency Response Training
🟉Ergonomics Training
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