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Akinwumi Opeoluwa Ayodele

@akinwumiopeoluwaayod

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CISSP certified Cyber Risk Manager with 8+ years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my cybersecurity expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am a CISSP certified Cyber Risk Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading cybersecurity initiatives and managing cyber engagements. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including building a cybersecurity team from scratch at E-settlement Ltd and leading the National Bank of Malawi to its first-ever PCIDSS and ISO27001 certification. I have a proven track record in ensuring compliance with IT regulations and implementing effective cybersecurity solutions.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in cyber security protection, detection, response, and recovery. I have successfully managed the completion of digital and cyber elements of various security standards, including GDPR, PCIDSS, and ISO certifications. My ability to collaborate with stakeholders and implement frameworks like NIST has resulted in enhanced risk management and operational resilience across organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager, IT Governance Risk and Compliance

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Sendsprint

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Defined the technology and information security risk management framework, implementing the NIST cybersecurity framework. Led successful SOC2 type 1 audit program, achieving 100% operationalization of trust criteria and a 90% compliance rate with regulatory standards.

NIST SOC2 Risk Management Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Audit PCI DSS

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Manager, IT Governance Risk and Compliance

Current

Sendsprint

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Defined the technology and information security risk management framework, implementing the NIST cybersecurity framework. Led the organization to a successful SOC2 type 1 audit, achieving 100% operationalization of trust criteria.

NIST SOC2 IT Risk Management Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Management

Manager, Technology and Information Security Risk

Duplo

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Implemented the NIST cybersecurity framework and established an IT risk register, improving IT risk management efficiency by 67%. Conducted risk assessments to ensure asset confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

NIST IT Risk Management Risk Assessment Cybersecurity Compliance

Manager, Technology and Information Security Risk

Duplo

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Implemented the NIST cybersecurity framework and established an IT risk register, enhancing efficiency in IT risk management by 67%. Conducted regular risk assessments, ensuring 99.99% confidentiality, integrity, and availability of assets.

NIST IT Risk Management Risk Assessment Cybersecurity Framework

Manager, Cyber Risk Advisory and IT GRC

GUUT Technologies Ltd

Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Led certification projects for the National Bank of Malawi, achieving 100% implementation of control mechanisms for operational resilience. Collaborated on risk assessment documentation and change management processes.

Risk Management Documentation Change Management PCI DSS

Manager, IT Risk and Compliance

Unified Payment Group

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Drafted IT risk and compliance policies that secured operating rights for Nigeria's first payment service bank. Led IT audit findings resolution, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate.

IT Risk Management Compliance Policy Development Audit Management Stakeholder Engagement

Manager, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

E-settlement Ltd

Mar 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Oversaw the scheduling and testing of critical applications for operational resilience. Provided timely risk reports and designed risk mitigation processes, achieving 100% ownership of risks.

Risk Management Compliance Cybersecurity IT Governance Reporting

Manager, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

E-settlement Ltd

Mar 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Oversaw the scheduling and testing of critical applications, ensuring 100% implementation of control mechanisms for digital asset resilience. Provided timely risk reports to management and designed risk mitigation processes.

Risk Management Reporting Risk Mitigation

Manager, Cyber Risk Advisory and IT GRC

GUUT Technologies Ltd

Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Led certification projects for the National Bank of Malawi, ensuring 100% implementation of control mechanisms for operational resilience. Collaborated on risk assessment documentation and change management processes.

Risk Management Compliance Cybersecurity PCI DSS

Manager, IT Risk and Compliance

Unified Payment Group

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Drafted IT risk and compliance policies that secured operating rights for Nigeria's first payment service bank. Led IT audit findings resolution, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate among stakeholders.

Compliance Policies Audit Resolution Payment Solutions Operational Rights

Manager, IT Risk and Compliance

AB Microfinance Bank

Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 (5 years 8 months)

Established IT Risk and Digital Resilience Framework, enabling agile IT risk management. Initiated monthly reviews to identify compliance risks, reducing the bank's portfolio at risk by 50% over four quarters.

IT Risk Management Framework

Manager, IT Risk and Compliance

AB Microfinance Bank

Oct 2012 - May 2018 (5 years 7 months)

Established IT Risk and Digital Resilience Frameworks, enabling agile IT risk management. Initiated monthly IT risk reviews, reducing the bank's portfolio at risk by 50% over four quarters.

IT Risk Management Compliance Framework