15 years of experience in IT Audit & Compliance, IT Security, IT Governance, IT Risk Management and Backup & Recovery> Responsible for developing and implementing IT Security, IT Risk Management framework and Policies> Executed compliance checks, measured the effectiveness of controls, identified control gaps, and ensured understanding of all regulatory compliance requirements> Implement second line of defence in IT Risk Management Framework> Led various audit assignments over the years, including issue identification and execution of corrective action plans in accordance with regulatory and functional guidelines; presented qualitative, comprehensive & timely audit reports for effective decision-making> Steered audits on vulnerability assessment findings, effectively highlighting risks associated with non-remediated overdue vulnerabilities> Identified observations, managed remediation tasks to completion while adhering to strict deadlines> Ensured execution of required governance activities for the IT Department by internal and external parties leading to successful certification of the company on an ongoing basis> A forward-thinking person with strong leadership, communication, analytical & organizational skills; well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation & creativity to achieve corporate goals