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Victor Mwago

@victormwago

Privacy & security professional (CIPM, ISC² CC) with legal roots. I turn privacy into practical operations, controls, and evidence.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

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.

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

Avvoka Limited logoAL

Customer Success Manager

Apr 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 6 months)

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.

SH

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KL

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.

JU

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 logoJT

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) logoIP

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) logoIC

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.

PE

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 logoCI

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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