As a seasoned IT auditor and technology risk professional, I bring a wealth of expertise in evaluating and assessing IT systems, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks, and driving organizational resilience. With a strong foundation in IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management, I excel at bridging the gap between technical controls and business objectives to deliver actionable insights and enhance operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have conducted internal and external IT audits aligned with leading frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and PCI-DSS. I have a proven track record of identifying control deficiencies, designing comprehensive test plans, and delivering strategic recommendations that bolster process efficiency and control effectiveness.
Key highlights of my journey include:
• IT Auditing: Led audits across critical domains such as Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration, and Asset Management, delivering actionable recommendations to align IT operations with ITIL standards and business goals.
• Cybersecurity: Assessed cyber controls in areas such as endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability management, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Risk and Control Management: Designed and maintained Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) and assessed the operating effectiveness of ITGCs and application controls to enhance audit accuracy and reliability.
• Team and Client Management: Directed teams and managed global audit engagements, delivering impactful findings to key stakeholders and ensuring the seamless implementation of remediation actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Conducted compliance reviews for BFSI clients, validating adherence to FCA, BaFin, DORA, and other regulatory standards.
Equipped with an MSc in Information Security from the University of Surrey and certifications like CISA, I combine academic rigor with practical insights. My participation in the NCSC Innovator’s Challenge highlights my ability to think creatively and tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
I thrive in cross-functional environments, collaborating with diverse teams to identify risks, enhance control environments, and align IT operations with strategic objectives. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive meaningful impact, I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and elevate organizational performance.
Let’s connect to explore how I can contribute to your organization's success through my expertise in IT auditing, cybersecurity, and risk management.