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Is a major corporate client or prospective buyer blocking your B2B sales contract until you show proof of compliance? Don't let rigid frameworks stall your time-to-revenue. As a certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (with Exemplar Global) and credentialed PCI Professional (PCIP) with a professional background deep inside institutional banking operations, I bridge the gap between abstract security regulations and your business growth. I specialize in streamlining audit readiness, minimizing compliance scope, and helping fast-growing startups unblock stalled revenue lines to win enterprise contracts. By moving past generic compliance checklists, I focus on practical, business-oriented recommendations that align your security posture with corporate governance standards. Specialized GRC Services: ISO 27001:2022 Implementation & Gap Analysis PCI DSS Scope Reduction & SAQ Guidance NIST CSF Security Risk Assessments Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) & Vendor Reviews Enterprise Security Questionnaire Responses Fractional vCISO Advisory Client Deliverables Include: Executive Summary & Maturity Board Presentations Detailed Gap Assessment Matrix (Excel Frameworks) Corporate Risk Register & Statement of Applicability (SoA) Prioritized Technical Remediation Roadmaps Customized Security Policies & Standards Documentation Whether you need to pass an immediate ISO 27001 audit, resolve an urgent payment processor compliance notice, or hand off complex customer security questionnaires so your sales team can focus on closing deals, I provide the strategic oversight you need. Ready to unblock your pipeline? Click the "Book a Consultation" button on the right to schedule a focused 30-minute alignment session to review your current framework requirements and outline your remediation timeline.

With an MBA in Finance and over 10 years of professional experience, I have developed expertise in Risk Management, Fraud Investigation, Project Management, Internal Audit, Compliance Testing, Corporate Banking, and Operations. I have successfully led teams and provided strategic direction to achieve organizational objectives. My experience includes proficiency in utilizing various tools and programming languages such as SQL, Big Data Hadoop, Hive, VBA, Tableau, Advanced Excel, and several Business Intelligence (BI) tools. Additionally, I am a certified Trifacta Wrangler professional, having achieved a score of 94% on the certification exam.

𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹. If you're preparing for SOC 2, dealing with scattered security issues, or trying to operationalize AI governance, I help you move from: 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 - SOC 2 & ISO 27001 readiness without overengineering - AI governance frameworks aligned to NIST AI RMF & ISO 42001 - Clear, prioritized risk posture (not just long reports) - Vendor and third-party risk visibility - Detection systems that produce signal, not noise - Executive-ready dashboards for real decision-making 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 - Cut SIEM alert noise significantly by tuning detection logic and improving rule quality - Built executive dashboards (Power BI) that gave leadership real-time risk visibility - Identified critical control gaps before external audits - Helped teams move from “AI experimentation” to structured governance - Improved vulnerability remediation using risk-based prioritization (fix what actually matters first) 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲 - I don’t just assess risk, I help you understand what to do next - Strong bridge between technical teams and leadership - Focus on practical, usable controls (not compliance theater) - Experience across startups and enterprise environments - Clear documentation your team can actually use 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 If you’re dealing with security gaps, audit pressure, or unclear AI risk exposure, send me a message. I’ll help you turn it into a clear, structured plan.

I help organizations achieve audit-ready compliance across SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171, HIPAA, and other security frameworks, with a structured, practical, and results-driven approach. As a Cybersecurity & GRC Consultant, I specialize in designing and implementing complete compliance programs from the ground up, including control mapping, policy development, risk assessments, and audit preparation. I don’t just deliver documentation, I ensure your controls are properly implemented, your evidence is aligned, and your environment is ready to withstand real audits. Recently, I led a full NIST SP 800-171 compliance engagement, developing the SSP and POA&M, supporting control implementation, and bringing the organization to an SPRS score of 110. My expertise covers: • SOC 2 (Type I & II readiness) • ISO 27001 implementation & documentation • NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC compliance • HIPAA security rule alignment • Risk assessments and control frameworks • Policy and procedure development • Audit readiness and evidence preparation What sets my approach apart: • Framework-agnostic methodology (I adapt to your compliance needs) • Practical, implementation-focused guidance (not just theory) • Clear, structured, and audit-ready deliverables If you need to build, fix, or scale your compliance program, I can help you get there efficiently and correctly.

Experienced Governance, Risk and Compliance specialist with over 7 years of experience building and maintaining Security & Privacy programs. Expert experience in creating security policies, risk registers, controls management, risk management, security training, etc.

Over 20 years of experience in Information Risk Management, IT Service Delivery, Information Security Management, IT Audit, and IT Compliance. Currently working in Second line of defense for past 4 years. Technical Skills: Linux, BSD, Windows, Archer, GRC Programs, Security software, etc. Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST CSF, COBIT 5, ITIL, GDPR, SOC2, ISF, Brand, and Reporting guidelines Certifications: CISSP, ISO 27001 LA, OneTrust Privacy Professional, Qualys Policy Compliance Specialist Awards: Information Security Leadership Award by (ISC)2, Client Industries: Financial Services, Regulators, Banks, Insurance, Retail, Software, Consulting, Professional services, Manufacturer, Textile, Telecom, Auto sector, Oil & Gas, Power, Government, Public sector, Defense, Projects: - Several ISO 27001 implementations, certifications, and ongoing compliance - Conducted IT Audit and Risk assessments of over 100 clients in the past ten years. - Developed and implemented several security programs based on NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, GDPR, and ITIL - Project Management of several technologies such as DLP, MDM, Firewall, IDS, Encryption, Certification programs, Vulnerability Management, Vendor and Client questionnaire, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISF, COBIT Implementation, IT Governance, etc. - Managed the globally led Cyber Security Acceleration Program having five streams of protection and deployment of 40 Cybersecurity projects in the last five years. - Significantly improved the Information Security Compliance status (annual maturity assessment) of the firm to A. established the local Confidentiality and Privacy office following the global maturity road-maps. - Increased client’s trust heavily by establishing Confidentiality Implementation program & Privacy program on Global Crown Jewel and High-risk clients across different functions and successful ISO 27001 implementation and certification with very few observations. - Significantly improved the firm’s Information Security culture by establishing several consistent awareness programs, security weeks, regular individual status reports of enabling areas and business functions, and regular relationship meetings across all offices with functional leaders/managers and frequent updates local and global leadership.