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David Oyeyipo

IT Auditor
Dallas,TX

Summary

IT professional with extensive experience at GEICO Insurance, specializing in IT general controls audit and SOX compliance. Demonstrated ability to reduce control weaknesses and enhance security through effective risk management. Skilled in implementing compliance frameworks and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior IT Internal Control Associate – Compliance

Millennial Specialty Insurance (MSI)
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded testing of IT general controls, resulting in 25% reduction in control weaknesses
  • Led testing and reporting of company-wide Cloud systems and applications, as part of effort to improve security and compliance
  • Collaborated with IT and security teams to identify and remediate significant control gaps, in most cases, with limited timelines
  • Oversaw end-to-end audit activities for complex IT environments, ensuring activities are aligned with applicable standards and regulations
  • Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and techniques for pragmatic risk assessment and testing
  • Headed special project aimed at streamlining Compliance activities, efforts resulted in audit processes being reduced by over 30%

IT Systems Auditor

GEICO Insurance
Chevy Chase, MD
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Conducted audits of IT systems, with special focus on access controls, Change management, backup and recovery processes.
  • Analyzed risks and tested related controls using SOX, COBIT and other relevant frameworks, with methodologies adapted to scope of each audit
  • Produced clear and actionable reports tailored for senior leadership and audit committee to inform decision making
  • Partnered with project managers and IT team members to review controls during system build and rollout phases
  • Participated in and supported external auditors during their visits to facilitate timely communications and follow-ups of their audit findings

System Administrator

GEICO
Chevy Chase, MD
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Administered Azure Active Directory, implemented access controls and multi-factor authentication for user accounts
  • Configured device management policies for Android, iOS and Windows platforms using Intune, and enforced device compliance with policies.
  • Handled Tier 2 and Tier 3 support activities, with a wide-ranging exposure to technical details necessary for understanding IT risks

Operations Integrity & Compliance Officer

ExxonMobil Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Managed compliance program and operational control frameworks to ensure refinery operations were regulatory compliant
  • Led operational reviews and investigations into process deviations
  • Delivered compliance trainings and worked closely with legal, operations and control teams to design and implement controls for operational improvements and reduction in incident rates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Ilorin
Nigeria
01.2005

Skills

  • IT general controls audit
  • SOX compliance
  • Internal controls testing
  • Application controls
  • SDLC reviews
  • SOC reporting (1, 2, 3)
  • NYDFS 500 compliance
  • Risk management
  • COSO framework
  • COBIT framework
  • NIST standards
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • IT governance
  • Process improvement
  • Microsoft Azure auditing
  • Active directory management
  • Change and access management
  • ServiceNow expertise
  • Cybersecurity principles (CompTIA Security)
  • Data protection strategies
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk reporting strategies
  • Audit communication skills
  • Remediation strategy support

Professional Overview

Results-driven Senior IT Auditor and Risk & Compliance professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in insurance, financial services and energy sectors. Strong track record of leading teams and projects that enhance IT controls, mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance with the added ability to translate audit needs to pragmatic business solutions. Expertise in ITGC audits, SOX, cloud platforms (Azure) and implementing leading security standards such as NIST, COBIT and ISO 27001. A CISA certified professional, who takes pride in building effective controls and promoting a control environment, that engenders ownership and continuous organizational improvements.

Core Competencies

IT General Controls (ITGC) Audit, SOX Compliance, Internal Controls Testing, Application Controls, SDLC Reviews, SOC Reporting (SOC 1, 2, 3), NYDFS 500 Compliance, Risk Management & Mitigation, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, IT Governance, Process Improvement, Microsoft Azure (Cloud & Infrastructure Audit), Active Directory, Change & Access Management, ServiceNow, Cybersecurity Principles (CompTIA Security+), Data Protection, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Reporting, Audit Communication, Remediation Strategy Support

Timeline

Senior IT Internal Control Associate – Compliance

Millennial Specialty Insurance (MSI)
01.2021 - Current

IT Systems Auditor

GEICO Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2021

System Administrator

GEICO
01.2015 - 01.2018

Operations Integrity & Compliance Officer

ExxonMobil Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Ilorin
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