Reporting directly to the CEO, I focus on safeguarding sensitive information and fostering a data responsibility culture.- Oversee data protection policies and advise on GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 compliance.- Compose Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).- Ensure strict compliance with GDPR and CCPA.- Assess compliance of new technology assets, software, and sub-processors.- Provide Privacy and Compliance advice to the R&D team for regulatory adherence.- Consult with the RFP team to address security concerns from leads and prospects, ensuring compliance and competitive advantage.- Act as a liaison between the legal team and company senior stakeholders.

- Spearheaded IT department transformation, aligning team with current and future business needs.- Interviewed and hired new team members, created career paths, and mentored new hires for maximum efficiency.- Evaluated and procured cutting-edge software solutions to enhance operational efficiency.- Implemented robust asset management practices for optimal resource utilization.- Continuously assessed existing tools and configurations, driving efficiency through automation.- Produced insightful budget analytics for the finance department, providing valuable insights into software and hardware spending.

- Administrator for Jira, Google Workspace, LastPass, Slack, Jamf Pro, Office 365, Microsoft Azure.- Network Administrator for Cisco ASA 5516, Cisco 2504 Wireless LAN Controller, Aruba network controller, Peplink Balance 580.- Managed company-wide software and hardware assets.- Handled employee onboarding and offboarding processes.- Provided internal IT support.- Ensured company compliance with ISO 27001 standards.