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London Area, United Kingdom

Managing privacy and compliance projects to ensure timely deliverable completion and adherence to GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, DPA, EU AI Act, and ePrivacy standards. Overseeing project management and resource allocation while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, data-driven frameworks that strengthen clients’ regulatory alignment.Drafting and refining core privacy policies and incident response protocols, overseeing comprehensive data breach response management, and supporting clients in building resilience through tailored work plans and incident response documentation.Conducting horizon scanning and maintaining detailed regulatory trackers to proactively update clients on global regulatory developments, allowing them to adjust their compliance strategies and mitigate potential legal risks.Creating trainings and table top exercises on data protection for topics such as breach management, DSAR handling, and privacy by design, enhancing clients’ operational readiness and empowering their teams with practical compliance insights.Achievements- Served as project manager for a data protection bill review in collaboration with an African government ministry, delivering a structured assessment to support the bill’s alignment with international standards.- Project Manager for Tier 1 clients, overseeing compliance initiatives and preparing detailed reports to ensure regulatory alignment, efficient resource allocation, and service delivery standards across multi-jurisdictional projects.

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Led high-impact stakeholder engagements with global partners, including MIT GOV/LAB, UNICEF, and the Government of Sierra Leone, aligning cross-agency objectives to drive tech policy initiatives and establish sustainable partnerships for national development.Collaborated with the Attorney General’s Office to draft and implement comprehensive policy frameworks across government ministries, supporting cohesive national technology policies.Directed large-scale, technology-driven public service projects, managing all stages from planning and execution to quality assurance, while advising senior officials on data-driven policy reforms and long-term infrastructure strategies based on analytical insights.Project Support Officer for UNICEF’s Project Giga pilot, overseeing a team that mapped 11,200 schools and identified key stakeholders for connectivity initiatives, and effectively presented strategic findings to technical and non-technical audiences to ensure broad stakeholder alignment.Accomplishments- Facilitated a two-week governance innovation bootcamp organized by MIT GOV/LAB, collaborating with six national authorities to design frameworks that enhanced institutional capacity; led and mentored a team that won a $30,000 grant for innovative governance solutions.- Key project staff of a team that successfully secured $5M in funding for a national technology project, creating a sustainable funding model that drove advancements in government infrastructure and contributed to the modernization of the national registry and tax systems.

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Conducted high-value contract analysis and negotiation on commercial agreements in fintech, driving a 30% reduction in compliance risks through targeted contractual safeguards and advisory support for high-profile clients.Drafted preliminary contract reviews and memos that addressed potential regulatory risks and contractual ambiguities, directly supporting Wright & Co.’s commercial practice in safeguarding clients’ interests and ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards.Contributed to strategy and evidence management on high-profile criminal cases, supporting the defence team with comprehensive legal research and secure handling of sensitive evidence—achieving a 95% compliance rate with regulatory standards.Delivered weekly project updates to banking clients on case status, risk assessment, and regulatory milestones, fostering stakeholder trust and aligning deliverables with client expectations in highly regulated sectors.Implemented a risk-based procurement strategy that improved vendor assessment speed by 40% and reduced operational costs by 15%, enhancing the firm’s resource efficiency.Accomplishments- Led a team of interns in developing and refining case management protocols, decreasing case processing times by 20% and enhancing documentation accuracy, setting a new operational standard within the firm.- Pioneered the digital transformation of the firm’s procurement and communication channels, including a secure email system and automated data storage.

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Conducted detailed legal research and case analysis across both commercial and high-profile criminal matters, including complex financial compliance issues and contractual disputes, providing senior solicitors with concise, actionable insights to strengthen case strategy.Attended client meetings and court hearings, observing and taking notes on negotiation tactics and cross-examination techniques in high-stakes criminal cases, thereby gaining firsthand experience in managing complex stakeholder expectations and navigating adversarial proceedings.Accomplishments- Identified emerging legal trends through proactive research, presenting findings to senior counsel to inform strategic advice for clients, particularly in sectors dealing with fintech and commercial transactions.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Technology, Media And Telecommunications, Merit

Activities and Societies: Essay Project Manager for Artificial Intelligence Module Communications Manager for Data Protection Society.

Bar Final Certificate, Law

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb (Hons)

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