Amol Arora
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Technology Audit Manager with a proven track record of leading teams to successful SOC and SOX audit attestations. A detail-oriented and team-minded leader who effectively manages budgets while serving as a primary client-facing contact for technology, healthcare, and banking clients. Specializes in IT General Controls (ITGCs), including Access and Change Management. Proactively seeks and implements efficiencies using AI and data analytics tools like Alteryx. An internal champion for methodology and workflow improvements, a national-level facilitator, and a dedicated performance manager committed to team development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Technology Manager
KPMG
10.2019 - Current
- Managed various audit (SOC and SOX) projects for technology, healthcare, and banking clients.
- Assisted teams in troubleshooting project issues and implementing solutions.
- Utilized AI and software tools for effective project documentation, management, and review.
- Led both onshore and offshore teams for project efficiency.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support for staff both as a people manager, and a national facilitator.
- Supported the implementation of standardized documentation practices across all IT projects to improve consistency, accuracy, and knowledge transfer as a methodology and workflow champion.
IT Communications Analyst Intern
Lam Research
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis on the migration of on-premise physical servers to a cloud infrastructure, providing key data to inform a major strategic decision.
- Researched and quantified current operational expenditures for physical servers, including hardware maintenance, power, cooling, and personnel costs, to establish a detailed cost baseline.
- Developed and delivered a presentation for IT leadership, translating complex financial data and technical options into a clear, actionable business case for cloud adoption.
SharePoint Intern
Lam Research
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Served as a key point of contact for SharePoint end-user support, successfully resolving numerous tickets related to site functionality, permissions, and workflow errors.
- Leveraged administrative privileges to manage user access, troubleshoot complex back-end issues, and perform site maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and security across the SharePoint environment.
- Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for department site owners, providing advanced support and consultative guidance on site architecture, content management, and governance.
SharePoint Intern
Lam Research
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Designed, developed, and deployed multiple SharePoint team sites and communication portals, creating centralized hubs for project collaboration and resource sharing for various departments.
- Engineered custom data-entry forms and workflows using SharePoint Designer, automating manual processes and improving data accuracy and collection efficiency.
- Managed site permissions and content, ensuring that sensitive information was secure while providing appropriate access to team members and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Economics
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA08-2019
Skills
- Client relationship building
- IT Assurance/Compliance
- IT Budgeting
- IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- IT SOC/SOX Planning and Testing for ITGCs
- Program and project management
- Team collaboration
- Technical innovation expertise
Certification
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
Achievements
- Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Audit Technology Manager
KPMG
10.2019 - Current
IT Communications Analyst Intern
Lam Research
06.2018 - 09.2018
SharePoint Intern
Lam Research
06.2017 - 09.2017
SharePoint Intern
Lam Research
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Economics
UC Santa Cruz
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