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Chelsea kamau

@chelseakamau

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Experienced IT Audit and Risk Compliance Manager with cybersecurity expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to enhance cybersecurity frameworks.

I am an experienced cybersecurity professional with a robust background in IT Audit and Risk Compliance Management. My career has been marked by effective leadership and a commitment to enhancing security postures within organizations. At Craft Silicon, I led internal audits that resulted in a 15% improvement in system compliance and identified critical vulnerabilities, driving proactive security measures that fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

My expertise extends to coordinating external client audits, achieving 100% compliance, and developing ICT policies that improved operational efficiency by 25%. I am passionate about strengthening client trust, which has led to a 20% increase in contract renewals. I have conducted comprehensive risk assessments that contributed to a 35% reduction in overall risk exposure, ensuring that organizations align with industry regulations while enhancing their security frameworks.

In addition to my technical skills, I have a proven track record of leading security teams and implementing advanced security technologies. My initiatives have resulted in a 30% reduction in security incidents and a 98% compliance rate with security policies. I am eager to leverage my expertise to add value to your organization and strengthen its security framework.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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IT Audit and Risk Compliance Manager

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Craft Silicon

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Experienced cybersecurity professional leading internal audits and risk assessments at Craft Silicon. Achieved significant improvements in security compliance and operational efficiency, while coordinating client audits and developing ICT policies. Committed to enhancing security frameworks and reducing risk exposure.

Risk Assessment Security Compliance Team Leadership Vulnerability Management Audit Incident Response

CyberSecurity Consultant

Somo Group Intelligence

Dec 2021 - Nov 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted risk assessments and implemented security solutions, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and attack attempts. Managed security incidents and ensured compliance with GDPR and HIPAA, delivering training to enhance staff awareness.

Risk Assessment Incident Management GDPR Compliance HIPAA Vulnerability Reduction Attack Prevention

Cybersecurity Analyst

Craft Silicon

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Identified and resolved cybersecurity operations issues, enhancing system functionality and reducing downtime. Monitored SIEM logs for potential threats and implemented encryption technologies to safeguard sensitive data.

SIEM Threat Detection Cybersecurity Operations Encryption Vulnerability Management Risk Mitigation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University

CyberSecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity

2022 - 2022

Identified and resolved cybersecurity operations issues, enhancing system functionality by 20% and reducing downtime by 15%. Monitored and analyzed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) logs, identifying potential security threats and generating comprehensive reports on a weekly basis, which improved threat detection accuracy by 25%.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Security and Forensics

2016 - 2020

Implemented encryption technologies to safeguard sensitive data, mitigating cyber attacks and internal leaks, resulting in a 35% reduction in data breaches. Performed application testing on infrastructure and mobile applications to identify and address security risks, contributing to the development of security test scripts that enhanced threat detection by 20%.