Gabriel Samuel
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Senior GRC Analyst with over 10 years of extensive experience in IT Auditing, Risks, and Compliance, seeking a challenging role that allows me to leverage my expertise in security compliance frameworks and hands-on experience in managing GRC and security tools. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment and drive compliance initiatives for a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior GRC Analyst
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Led cross-functional efforts to define and deliver compliance programs, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and TX-RAMP, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Coordinated and conducted IT and security-related audits, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and documented security plans, policies, and procedures to support organizational objectives and enhance operational excellence.
- Implemented improvements in existing processes, monitored internal controls, and conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- I partnered closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to communicate security and compliance best practices and drive adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided leadership and guidance in IT controls testing, identified remediation options, and prioritized closure of audit findings.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to validate compliance-relevant changes, conduct product testing, and assist in drafting documentation for compliance efforts.
- Stayed abreast of emerging compliance requirements and integrated them into the organization's security policy framework.
- Maintained high-quality internal policy and procedure documents, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Participated in regular meetings with management to assess and address issues and identify and implement improvements.
- Worked collaboratively with Marketing and Privacy Legal teams to support the organization's privacy tooling and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
- Partnered with the Security team to maintain corporate security tooling and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Created reports, presentations, and other documentation for stakeholders.
GRC Consultant
Cook Children's Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
12.2013 - 03.2016
- I helped clients attain and maintain regulatory compliance and security assurance by providing them with advice on cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance methods.
- I carried out IT controls testing, conducted internal risk assessments, and created recommendations based on observed results.
- I worked with outside auditors to support audits and guarantee adherence to legal requirements and foundations for trust.
- I Provided training and support to process and control owners, helping them understand audit results and prioritize remediation efforts.
- I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication regarding GRC initiatives.
- I monitored industry trends related to GRC regulations and standards to inform organizational strategy decisions.
- I Assisted in developing key performance indicators for tracking progress against goals.
- I coordinated activities with external auditors during audit engagements.
- I evaluated third-party vendors for security compliance according to company requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Proficient in GRC frameworks and methodologies (eg, COSO, COBIT, ITIL)
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards (PCI DSS, ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA)
- Experience with compliance requirements such as ISO, SOC, FedRAMP, TX-RAMP
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Certification
- CISA
- CRISC
- CDPSE
- AWS-SAA
Timeline
Senior GRC Analyst
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
GRC Consultant
Cook Children's Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
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