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Third-party risk professional at KPMG who led assessments for 150+ vendors and helped migrate a homegrown risk framework to ServiceNow.

United States
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At KPMG, I led third-party security risk assessments for enterprise clients across banking, healthcare, and life sciences, using client methodologies and the SIG framework. I also turned a backlog of more than 200 information security intake items into fewer than 20 outstanding items by building a risk-based prioritization framework and driving team execution.

I reviewed penetration test reports, SOC 2 Type 2 attestations, disaster recovery reports, and other compliance documentation to identify control and process gaps. I also produced audit-ready evidence packages and executive reporting to support client examination and audit cycles.

I helped enhance a homegrown third-party risk framework’s migration to ServiceNow by supporting workflow testing, requirements gathering, and future-state design. I also used AI tools to draft playbooks and standardize documentation, reviewing and validating the output before use.

Earlier at KPMG, I managed and developed a cross-functional team of assessors, providing training and coaching while establishing consistent assessment methods. At JCPenney, I managed a field response team and directed risk mitigation across a multi-store district.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KPMG logoKP

Senior Associate, Cybersecurity & Tech Risk Services

Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)

Led third-party security risk assessments for a portfolio of 150+ vendors across banking, healthcare, and life sciences. Turned around a 200+ item InfoSec intake backlog to fewer than 20 outstanding items by building a risk-based prioritization framework.

KPMG logoKP

Associate, Third Party Cyber Security Services

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Managed third-party risk assessment lifecycles with a focus on regulatory compliance, supervising deliverable quality and timelines across long-term client engagements. Managed and developed a cross-functional team of 15+ global assessors, supporting a $500K+ contract extension.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern University and A&M College logoSC

Southern University and A&M College

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA.

TA

The Risk Management Association

Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Third Party Risk Management

Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) certification.

CompTIA logoCO

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+, Information Security

CompTIA Security+ certification.

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Cloud Computing

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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