Ola Kolade
Desoto,TX
Summary
Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk Management professional with over 9 years of experience in IT risk, compliance, and cloud vendor assessments. Demonstrated success in aligning security practices with business objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA), and managing enterprise risk through control testing and remediation. Proven track record leveraging NIST, ISO, and COBIT frameworks across highly regulated environments.
Seasoned professional with self-directed mindset and extensive experience valuing real estate land, homes and commercial properties. Highly analytical, organized and detail-oriented with systematic approach.
Sharp Residential Real Estate Appraiser touting 2 years of expertise retaining clients through dynamic communication and expert estimations. Works well independently and in collaborative environments. Promoting exemplary skills in market value assessment and home inspections.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third-Party Risk Assessor
Wells Fargo
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct initial and ongoing vendor risk assessments using SIG, SOC, and ISO reports.
- Perform privacy assessments in cloud environments with PII to meet GDPR standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Infosec, and Procurement to remediate third-party risks.
- Guide vendors on tokenization, encryption, pseudonymization, and data minimization controls.
- Test effectiveness of security controls in third-party cloud environments (IaaS, SaaS).
- Provide recommendations to address gaps in SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance.
- Reduced vendor onboarding time by 20% through automation of SIG review processes.
- Negotiated with technology vendors to secure advanced tools for assessment team, optimizing workflow and outcomes.
- Improved property valuation accuracy by conducting thorough research and analysis of market trends, sales data, and local regulations.
- Customized assessment techniques for special properties, such as historical landmarks, to reflect unique value accurately.
- Fostered collaboration among team members, leading to more consistent assessment outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of zoning laws and regulations to ensure compliance in assessments.
IT Risk Analyst
Walgreens
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed SOX readiness assessments, ensuring key controls were implemented and effective.
- Reviewed SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports and SSAE 18 attestations for vendor control assurance.
- Ensured DR/BCP processes were aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
- Facilitated audit finding remediation and tracked closure efforts.
- Contributed to reducing human error-related incidents by creating targeted awareness campaigns focusing on safe computing habits among employees.
- Mitigated potential threats by conducting thorough background checks on new hires and third-party vendors.
- Improved incident response times by establishing a cross-functional team dedicated to addressing IT risks promptly.
- Developed customized risk mitigation plans for various business units, ensuring the protection of critical data.
- Updated IT governance framework regularly to address evolving organizational needs and industry best practices effectively.
- Streamlined risk reporting by automating processes and improving communication channels between departments.
- Strengthened network security through the implementation of multi-factor authentication and encryption protocols.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
IT Risk & Compliance Analyst
Lincoln Financial Group
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Assessed ITGCs, access control, network security, and change management processes across vendors.
- Assessed data privacy compliance based on GDPR and CCPA standards.
- Oversaw implementation of security policies, procedures, and mitigation strategies.
- Led and documented vendor security reviews during onboarding and new system implementations.
- Conducted regular reviews of company policies and procedures for alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive risk assessment framework for evaluating potential threats to organizational compliance systems.
- Contributed to the development of a strong compliance culture within the organization by promoting awareness of relevant rules and guidelines through training sessions and communications campaigns.
- Conducted gap analyses on existing controls systems, recommending improvements where necessary for increased effectiveness in maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of emerging regulations to ensure organizational preparedness and compliance.
Education
MSC - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
01.2025
Skills
- Proficient in Qualys and OWASP ZAP
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, and COSO frameworks
- Governance, risk, and compliance management
- Structural assessment
- Records maintenance
- Assertiveness
- Database management
- Collaboration
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CISSP (In Progress)
- Certified Information Security Manager – CISM (2021)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor – CISA (2020)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer – CDPSE (2020)
- CompTIA Security+ (2019)
- CompTIA CySA+ (2025)
- CompTIA PenTest+ (2025)
- CompTIA SecurityX (2025)
- Certified Scrum Master (2019)
- Vendor Risk Management Expert (VRME) – OneTrust (2021)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Volunteer Travel
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Historical Exploration
Timeline
Third-Party Risk Assessor
Wells Fargo
06.2023 - Current
IT Risk Analyst
Walgreens
04.2022 - 05.2023
IT Risk & Compliance Analyst
Lincoln Financial Group
06.2019 - 04.2022
MSC - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- IT General Controls (ITGC) & SOX Compliance
- Cloud Security (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Vendor Due Diligence & SIG/SOC Reviews
- GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA
- Risk Assessments & Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
- SDLC, SSAE 18, SSAE 16, ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF
- Risk Mitigation & Remediation Tracking
- Audit Report Writing & Incident Management
- GRC Tools: OneTrust, ServiceNow, RSA Archer
Similar Profiles
PATRICIA M. SCHERERPATRICIA M. SCHERER
Regional Bank Private Banker II at Wells Fargo Bank / Wells Fargo AdvisorsRegional Bank Private Banker II at Wells Fargo Bank / Wells Fargo Advisors
Andrew S. HollenbachAndrew S. Hollenbach
Collateral Valuation Analysis at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Wells Fargo Bank NACollateral Valuation Analysis at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Wells Fargo Bank NA
Laxmikanth ChittampallyLaxmikanth Chittampally
Senior Operational Processor at Wells Fargo India Solution PVT Ltd, Wells FargoSenior Operational Processor at Wells Fargo India Solution PVT Ltd, Wells Fargo
Mayank OberoiMayank Oberoi
Financial Accounting Associate/ Alteryx SME at Wells Fargo International Solutions Private LTD (Wells Fargo)Financial Accounting Associate/ Alteryx SME at Wells Fargo International Solutions Private LTD (Wells Fargo)
Samuel SotoSamuel Soto
Warehouse Worker at Omni SourceWarehouse Worker at Omni Source