Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Senior IT Security Auditor
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita , KS
03.2024 - Current
Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
Evaluated corporate governance structures to ensure proper oversight of management activities.
Provided guidance on improving internal controls over business processes.
Monitored changes in applicable laws and regulations that affect the organization's operations.
Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
Assessed existing IT infrastructure for security risks associated with financial reporting processes.
Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
Composed clear and concise audit findings to deliver comprehensive audit reports.
Senior IT Auditor
Selectquote Insurance
Overland Park, KS
01.2022 - 03.2024
Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
Performed regular reviews of the company's operations for compliance with laws and regulations.
Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
Evaluated corporate governance structures to ensure proper oversight of management activities.
Developed strategies to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
Provided guidance on improving internal controls over business processes.
Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
Maintained open communication with external auditors regarding coordination of audits.
Assessed existing IT infrastructure for security risks associated with financial reporting processes.
Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
Applied professional judgment in gathering and evaluating evidence for thorough analysis.
Information Technology Auditor
INTRUST Financial
Wichita , KS
07.2019 - 12.2021
Analyzed system security controls and risk management processes to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Conducted independent reviews of IT systems, applications, networks, databases and other infrastructure components.
Evaluated the effectiveness of existing internal control mechanisms in order to provide assurance that information is secure and reliable.
Assessed compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to information technology operations.
Identified areas for improvement in IT security protocols and recommended preventive measures against data breaches.
Performed periodic audits on server configurations to ensure proper implementation of established security standards.
Investigated cyber security incidents to determine root causes and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Monitored user activities on network devices using specialized software tools for suspicious behavior detection.
Coordinated with various departments within an organization to ensure effective implementation of IT audit recommendations.
Prepared comprehensive reports outlining findings from IT audits including any risks or non-compliance issues identified.
Reviewed third-party vendors' contracts related to their services provided to the organization in terms of information technology.
Gathered requirements from stakeholders regarding new technologies they wish to implement into their environment.
Documented changes made during the course of an audit such as system configurations or process modifications.
Conducted interviews with personnel responsible for managing computer equipment and systems in order to assess overall knowledge level.
Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
Software QA & Security Analyst
BG Products
Wichita , KS
12.2016 - 10.2018
Monitored security access logs and analyzed system events for suspicious activity.
Identified potential security risks, vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's systems and networks.
Implemented network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software.
Conducted vulnerability scans of corporate networks to identify weaknesses in the system.
Used penetration testing tools to identify weaknesses in security systems.
Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
Software QA Engineer
LogMeIn
Boston, MA
07.2014 - 03.2016
Developed comprehensive test plans, strategies and scripts to ensure quality of software applications.
Analyzed requirements documents and identified areas for further testing.
Performed functional, system, integration, regression and user acceptance tests on various software applications.
Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue and tracked them through resolution.
Conducted automation testing using Selenium WebDriver.
Reviewed test cases prepared by other team members and provided feedback as necessary.
Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot issues during debugging phase.
Executed manual exploratory tests to identify bugs in web-based applications.
Assisted in developing process improvements for QA processes including defect tracking and reporting systems.
Participated in design meetings with product teams to provide input from a quality assurance perspective.
Provided support during UAT cycles by verifying functionality against business requirements documents.
Attended sprint planning meetings and discussed testing approach with the development team.
Worked closely with developers throughout the entire SDLC process to ensure quality standards are met.
Searched for bugs in newly-developed aspects of existing web applications in sandbox environments, reporting errors to deliver complete functionality in time for launch date.
Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
Reviewed user software error reports submitted to technical support representatives for diagnosis and evaluated merits of developing studies to better understand underlying causes.
Designed simulation tests focusing on common user applications and unlikely cases, advising development team of current configuration performance limitations.
Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
Release and Support Analyst
CCH a Wolters Kluwer business
Wichita, Kansas
01.2007 - 06.2014
Coordinate, schedule, and execute software releases, updates, and patches for CCH applications by release management processes.
Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely deployment of new features and bug fixes.
Maintain and manage release documentation, including release notes, installation guides, and rollback procedures.
Monitor system performance and application availability post-release, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
Provide Tier 2/Tier three technical support for CCH software, troubleshooting reported incidents, and escalating to development when necessary.
Analyze root causes of recurring support issues and recommend long-term solutions to improve system stability and user experience.
Ensure compliance with change management policies and audit requirements during all release activities.
Assist in test planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of new software functionality.
Maintain knowledge of CCH product updates, enhancements, and integration points to support end-users better.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve release processes, automation, and deployment efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Information Security
Friends University
Wichita, KS
12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Friends University
Wichita, KS
01.2012 - 07.2014
Skills
Internal Controls
Process evaluations
Report Writing
Audit Planning
Internal Auditing
Data Analytics
Sampling techniques
Risk aversion recommendations
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor, ISACA
Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA
Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, MIT
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2
Timeline
Global Senior IT Security Auditor
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2024 - Current
Senior IT Auditor
Selectquote Insurance
01.2022 - 03.2024
Information Technology Auditor
INTRUST Financial
07.2019 - 12.2021
Software QA & Security Analyst
BG Products
12.2016 - 10.2018
Software QA Engineer
LogMeIn
07.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
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