Naveen Rao

I am a dedicated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist with a strong foundation in data analytics and cybersecurity. My journey began with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University, where I honed my skills in data analytics and cybersecurity. Since March 2022, I have been managing the ISMS risk register at Workday, ensuring ISO 27001 compliance and leading successful audits with no major findings.

My role involves executing the Third Party Security Exceptions program, which has significantly reduced overdue exceptions by 80%. I have also conducted enterprise tooling risk assessments that saved the company approximately $200,000. My analytical skills have driven actionable insights through Power BI metrics, improving risk management efficiency by 20%. I take pride in my contributions to Workday’s first AI management ISO 42001 certification and managing SOC 2 Type 2 audits with zero findings. I am passionate about leveraging data to enhance decision-making and streamline compliance efforts.