Education and Certificates

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security

Education

Certificates

GRC Mastery Certification (UnixGuy)
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training (GRC Mastery)
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Training (Mastermind)
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
GDPR Compliance & Privacy Training
PCI DSS Compliance Training
Fortinet Security Certifications
Qualys Vulnerability Management Certifications
Securiti AI Governance
Securiti PrivacyOps
Securiti Data Command Center
Securiti DSPM Fundamentals

Experience

Administrative Officer – Data Governance & Information Management

UK Government Department

July 2025 – Present

Performed data enhancement and quality assurance activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date property valuation records.

Reviewed, validated, and maintained large structured datasets in accordance with internal governance controls and regulatory requirements.
Identified data inconsistencies, anomalies, and missing information, applying corrective actions to improve data accuracy and integrity.
Handled sensitive and confidential information in compliance with data protection policies and information governance requirements.
Followed established procedures, quality standards, and internal controls to minimise operational risk.
Collaborated with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve data issues and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

Data Governance
Data Quality Assurance
GDPR Awareness
Information Governance
Risk Awareness
Data Validation
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Collaboration
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Attention to Detail

Data Quality & Enhancement

Data validation, cleansing, and enrichment
Quality assurance checks and control processes
Structured data management and record maintenance

Compliance & Risk Awareness

Adherence to internal controls, policies, and standards
Handling sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
Supporting risk mitigation through accurate and consistent data

Professional Strengths

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
Clear written communication and documentation skills

AI Trainer (Freelance) – Mindrift

July 25 – Present

Evaluated and refined AI-generated content for quality, accuracy, and adherence to project guidelines.
Reviewed outputs against defined standards and provided structured feedback to improve AI performance.
Applied analytical and critical thinking skills while working with large language models (LLMs).

Risk Assistant

SecureSys

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Assisted in risk assessments aligned with NIST standards.

Training Focus

Structured courses on ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST frameworks.

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Professional Certifications & Training

Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate

ISO/IEC 2700:2022 Lead Auditor GRC Mastery / Exemplar Global
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Mastermind Assurance

University of Pennsylvania Certifications

Regulatory Compliance Specialization Certificate

Privacy Law and Data Protection

Effective Compliance Programs

What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

Contact

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