I’m seeking a role where I can apply privacy, data protection, and security governance skills in a practical environment. I’m motivated by turning regulatory requirements into clear processes and controls. I value accuracy, learning, and accountability, and want to contribute meaningfully while deepening hands‑on privacy and security experience.
Victor Mwago
@victormwago
Privacy & security professional (CIPM, ISC² CC) with legal roots. I turn privacy into practical operations, controls, and evidence.
What I'm looking for
Privacy operations and governance professional with a legal background and hands-on experience operating privacy management systems. Ten years’ experience supporting law firms and legal technology teams across knowledge management, regulatory monitoring, documentation, and process design.
Currently designing Privacy.ke, an operational privacy management system that records DSARs, DPIAs, incidents including near misses, and vendor oversight, and generates a living Record of Processing Activities with audit-ready evidence. Experienced in translating data protection requirements into practical registers, workflows, and decision records that reflect how privacy operates in practice.
Holds the IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation certifications. Applies privacy-by-design and data minimization principles through VoiceNXT, a zero-retention AI messaging application using in-memory processing for personal and biometric data.
Strong in documentation, regulatory analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience supporting distributed teams and global privacy programs. Open to remote roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Privacy & Security Developer
Personal Projects
Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)
Designed and built Privacy.ke and VoiceNXT with zero-retention architectures to record DSARs, DPIAs, incidents and generate living ROPAs and audit-ready evidence while applying privacy-by-design and data-minimization principles.
As a Customer Success Manager, I collaborated on the development of AI-powered document automation tools, significantly improving efficiency for legal teams. I designed Microsoft Word-based templates and customized workflows, leading to an 88% increase in contract generation speed. I also provided technical support and training to legal teams across multiple regions.
Professional Support Lawyer
DLA Piper (Africa)
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 2 months)
In my role as a Professional Support Lawyer, I managed document automation and knowledge management systems, leading training sessions for legal teams. I implemented a Knowledge Management Policy that ensured compliance with legal standards and enhanced inter-departmental collaboration.
Led legal monitoring and regulatory intelligence, researched and summarized case law to inform legal strategy, and coordinated training and knowledge products to improve firm-wide knowledge capture and delivery.
Knowledge Management Consultant
Oraro and Company Advocates
Feb 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 1 month)
As a Knowledge Management Consultant, I developed legal document templates and digitized workflows to improve accessibility. I led training sessions on best practices for document automation, enhancing the firm's operational efficiency.
Cofounder & Customer Support
Sheriasoft
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years)
Co-founded Kenya's first cloud-based legal practice management platform, developed onboarding and support documentation, and acted as liaison between users and developers to refine product roadmap and improve adoption.
Marketing
Sheriasoft
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 (0 months)
I contributed to the establishment of Sheriasoft, the first web-based legal practice management software in Kenya, focusing on marketing strategies to promote the product.
Knowledge Management Officer
Africa Legal Network
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 7 months)
Curated legal and regulatory updates and maintained knowledge bases to ensure timely, accurate information sharing and support for senior counsel and internal teams.
Professional Support Lawyer
Africa Legal Network
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 7 months)
In my role at Africa Legal Network, I provided legal updates and feedback to ensure high standards of accuracy in the firm's content. I demonstrated strong project management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya School of Law
Post-graduate Diploma, Law
2012 - 2014
Completed a Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Course, focusing on the practical application of law and legal principles in various contexts.
Jomo Kenyatta University
Bachelor's degree, Law
2008 - 2011
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Law, covering foundational legal principles, case law, and various branches of law.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree covering substantive and procedural law, legal research, and advocacy skills.
IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Privacy Management
Earned the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credential, strengthening capability in governance structures, DPIAs, DSAR workflows, records maintenance, and organizational privacy operations.
ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium)
Certified in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Earned the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credential validating expertise in security principles, risk management, access controls, incident response, and cybersecurity best practices.
PECB
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Professional (Foundation), Information Security Management
2025 - 2025
Grade: Passed
Activities and societies: N/A
Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Professional (Foundation) with practical expertise in implementing security controls, managing information security risks, and preparing organizations for audit readiness.
Cisco
Cisco Ethical Hacker Fundamentals (training), Cybersecurity
Completed Cisco Ethical Hacker fundamentals and cybersecurity risk training, improving awareness of technical vulnerabilities and their relationship to privacy obligations.
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