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Dorcas Adeniyi

@dorcasadeniyi

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Results-oriented GRC professional with expertise in risk management.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my GRC expertise while fostering a culture of compliance and security within an innovative organization.

I am a results-oriented Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with over 5 years of experience in building and implementing governance frameworks, managing IT risks, and ensuring compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR. My proven ability to liaise with senior executives and lead cross-functional teams has enabled me to deliver innovative solutions that mitigate risks and enhance organizational security posture.

Throughout my career, I have designed and executed complex GRC strategies while fostering a culture of accountability and compliance. My recent role as Tech GRC Lead at Kuda involved collaborating with teams to align IT initiatives with organizational objectives, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency and compliance. I take pride in my ability to optimize cybersecurity measures and lead compliance efforts, resulting in high compliance rates and reduced vulnerabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Tech GRC Lead

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Kuda

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

As Tech GRC Lead at Kuda, I developed and implemented IT strategies, optimized cybersecurity measures, and led ISMS compliance efforts, achieving a 99.9% compliance rate. I also designed automated controls that significantly reduced manual efforts and improved compliance.

Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Automation Incident Response Vulnerability Management

Cyber Risk Analyst

Fidelity Bank

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 1 month)

In my role as Cyber Risk Analyst at Fidelity Bank, I ensured compliance with industry regulations through audits, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and strengthened vendor risk management processes, leading to significant reductions in vulnerabilities and incidents.

Risk Mitigation Vendor Risk Management Cloud Security Incident Response GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS Threat Detection

Cybersecurity Analyst

Sterling Bank Plc

Jan 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 8 months)

As a Cybersecurity Analyst at Sterling Bank, I conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, improved security measures, and managed IT risk issues, resulting in a significant reduction in potential security incidents and enhanced data protection.

Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Risk Management API Security Data Protection Incident Management Disaster Recovery

Data Analyst

Federal Inland Revenue Service

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

In my position as Data Analyst at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, I optimized data processes for tax preparation, digitized extensive records, and maintained data integrity, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring secure access to digital data.

Optimization Tax Preparation Digitalization Data Integrity Confidentiality Project Management Data Security

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ilorin

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

2015 - 2019

Studied various aspects of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, while developing laboratory skills and understanding chemical principles.