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Ivana Ivanova

Atlanta,GA

Summary

2+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Security/privacy Awareness training. Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Institute of Technology with GPA 3.7. CompTIA Security+ certified, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Automate. Working knowledge of responsible AI practices and frameworks like EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001. Led remediation of compliance gaps under GDPR and ISO 27001, tracked vendors due diligence.

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Awareness & Training Specialist

GSP Consulting LLC
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed and delivered role-based security training leveraging KnowBe4 phishing simulations, gamified modules, and microlearning to drive measurable improvement with over 30% in employee engagement.
  • Partnered with HR to launch micro-onboardings for new hires and clients, embedding company security policies and GDPR compliance requirements from day one.
  • Integrated AI literacy into security awareness programs to prepare organizations for compliance with EU AI Act requirements on responsible AI use, privacy, and security.
  • Build and maintain AI-driven policy assistants and chatbots using Microsoft Copilot Studio and ChatGPT to provide staff with real-time answers to compliance and governance questions.
  • Conducted vendor risk assessments, compliance readiness reviews, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to safeguard personal data and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained the company’s risk register to ensure risks are systematically tracked, assigned ownership, and reported to senior leadership.

Information Security & Compliance Associate

AtoZinIT, LLC
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Contributed to the development of compliance self-assessment checklists aligned to the NIST CSF.
  • Supported enterprise policy gap analysis and delivered reporting to inform management decision-making and drive corrective actions.
  • Delivered presentations to enhance leadership understanding of compliance obligations and promote a culture of accountability.
  • Assisted with incident response tabletop exercises by documenting control gaps and contributing to post-incident recovery reviews to support organizational resilience.

Digital Content & Design (E-commerce) – Owning Partner

ZenMix Design
05.2012 - 12.2018
  • Created and optimized SEO-driven content strategies, boosting website visibility and organic traffic.
  • Designed digital assets, product pages, and marketing materials to increase sales performance.
  • Coordinated with suppliers, customers, and production to deliver tailored e-commerce solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
01.2024

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • OneTrust, Eramba, KnowBe4
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Purview, Chatbase
  • Wireshark, Office 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, Slack
  • Python
  • Regulations, Frameworks and Standards
  • GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, NIST CSF, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, CIS Controls
  • Experience Areas
  • Data privacy and protection
  • Security awareness and training
  • AI business integration
  • Competence
  • Vendor risk management
  • Compliance reporting
  • Policy development
  • AI ethics and bias prevention
  • Soft skills:
  • Self- motivated with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked effectively in fast passed environment
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Learning management systems
  • Training program development
  • Training program design
  • Virtual training
  • Cross-cultural training
  • Training delivery
  • Online training experience

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • AIGP- IAP in progress
  • AI Data Security Specialist- Proofpoint
  • AI Security & Governance – Securiti.ai
  • CTIS I- Center of Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Tech Risk, Third-Party Risk- OneTrust
  • Operationalizing MITR&ATQ– Attack IQ
  • Risk and Compliance Specialist-Eramba

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Cybersecurity Awareness & Training Specialist

GSP Consulting LLC
01.2023 - 04.2024

Information Security & Compliance Associate

AtoZinIT, LLC
06.2019 - 03.2020

Digital Content & Design (E-commerce) – Owning Partner

ZenMix Design
05.2012 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Georgia Institute of Technology

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