As an IT Audit Manager at STADA Group, I mitigate IT risks and enhance information security by communicating effectively with responsible individuals using strategic governance frameworks. Leveraging my expertise in IT systems, risk management, and regulatory standards such as ISACA COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001, I lead comprehensive audit projects, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. I combine my analytical and interpersonal skills with years of experience to deliver high-impact results and ensure global compliance. My role involves developing detailed audit programs (infrastructure, GDPR, Cybersecurity, critical applications), managing guest audit teams with subject matter experts, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to senior management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and robust IT governance. Additionally, I travel extensively across the STADA world, assessing IT audits in many STADA affiliates to ensure uniformity and adherence to best practices throughout the organization.

In my role as a Group Auditor for STADA, I am responsible for identifying and enhancing critical IT systems, infrastructure, services, processes, and applications. I develop and maintain organized work papers and publish audit findings to the STADA Executive Committee. My work includes performing GDPR, Baseline, Application, and GITC audits. I create audit working programs in Teammate+, ensuring the company's safety in line with ISO standards, risks, policies, and procedures. Additionally, I utilize methodologies from ISACA COBIT, NIST, and ISO27K to maintain robust IT governance and compliance.

As the Immediate Past President of the ISACA Belgrade Chapter, the role involves providing guidance to the current president and chapter board, chairing the nominating committee, representing the chapter at leadership events, overseeing budgetary matters, and ensuring smooth continuity and adherence to ISACA's governance standards

As the President of the ISACA Belgrade Chapter, I oversee governance, strategic planning, and member engagement. I ensure the chapter aligns with ISACA's global policies and local regulations, supervising all chapter activities. Managing a team of nine expert volunteers, including directors and managers, I participate in strategic planning, setting annual goals, budgeting, and monitoring progress. I promote ISACA certifications and organize educational events to enhance member skills and knowledge. I lead various committees, ensuring tasks are staffed and deadlines met, and continuously seek opportunities to improve chapter efficiency and effectiveness.

As the Marketing Director for the ISACA Belgrade Chapter, the role involves managing the promotion of chapter activities and events, maintaining electronic member lists, disseminating information, coordinating marketing materials, and enhancing the chapter's visibility and engagement within the professional community

Developed and conducted independent audits of information systems following bank policies and international auditing standards. Reviewed and assessed the IT audit methodology and annual audit plan. Identified opportunities to enhance efficiency and provided recommendations for IT improvements. Ensured the IT division's compliance with relevant regulations and the Bank's policies according to the "Bezbednost IKT sistema" act.

As an IT Auditor for Komercijalna Banjaluka Bank across Serbia, Republika Srpska, and Montenegro, I successfully led IT and Information Security audits, identifying key control gaps based on ISO 27001 standards. My focus on actionable recommendations strengthened IT departments, data processing centers, and information security frameworks. I implemented anti-fraud methodologies, assessed internal IT controls, and continuously monitored and improved IT systems to align with the bank’s security policies and procedures, driving greater resilience and operational integrity.

Conducted IT audits for telecommunications services, emphasizing key business process controls and IT asset management. Reviewed cost, revenue, and sales contract timing to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Generated high-level reports for senior management using COGNOS, Oracle Forms, and PLSQL Developer. Developed and maintained custom tables for Datawarehouse purposes and configured IBM Infosphere DataStage clients for efficient ETL processes.

Led a team of IT professionals, ensuring smooth company operations and promptly addressing employee requests, while managing IT projects to meet deadlines and align with organizational goals.Developed and executed training programs to enhance team skills and performance, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted open communication and teamwork.