Enthusiastic beginner in IT audit and cyber GRC, eager to support advancements in the field. Passionate about learning and driving improvements, with a commitment to applying knowledge gained over 14 years of experience in research.
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OLUBUNMI AYODELE
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
University of North Carolina
Research Associate (Project & Lab Access Manager)
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Performed periodic physical security audits and follow-up assessments of laboratory infrastructure and assets leading to 90% reduction in loss of critical resources.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments in multiple laboratories, identifying, analyzing, and mitigating hazards at task level, resulting in improved safety practices, adoption of standard operating procedures, and training for all lab members, leading to a 30% decrease in overall risk exposure.
- Revamped inventory management via analysis, adopting MS Excel on SharePoint for real-time data, reducing costs, and enhancing resource allocation.
- Conducted thorough gap assessments within laboratory operations, identifying critical safety deficiencies and leveraged the assessment to enhance researcher safety and mitigate exposure to hazardous substances leading to OSHA and ISO (45001) certifications within a year.
University of North Carolina
Research Scientist (Project Coordinator)
08.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Utilized historical data insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making processes, leading to project success and deliverables, and resulting in a significant increase in the number of peer-reviewed articles.
- Devised and implemented a proactive strategy to identify and address impediments hampering laboratory research, resulting in 78% reduction in lab incidents compared to previous occurrences.
- Provided consistent support for day-to-day equipment operations at JSNN, including troubleshooting, method development, and proactive resolution of technical issues, to ensure uninterrupted research activities.
- Introduced an incentive-based rewards system that boosted team motivation and engagement, leading to a remarkable 90% achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria
Research Fellow (Principal Compliance Analyst)
08.2010 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Established compliance schedules and review processes to ensure full adherence to environmental regulatory requirements, while also assisting in monitoring institutions to ensure compliance with FDF regulatory requirements for forestry processors and QAs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Risk Management, Finance, Operations) to address testing issues and ensured staff adherence to laboratory rules, including health and safety policies, to uphold result quality.
IsleRidge Consulting
Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst
08.2005 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Configured and optimized QualysGuard Vulnerability Scanner, resolving 15,000+ security vulnerabilities in a month, ensuring PCI DSS compliance and lowering security risks
- Assisted in performing risk assessments and evaluating control gap across security compliance frameworks (NIST SP800-53, ISO 27001/2), resulting in enhanced security posture and adherence to industry best practices.
Education
University of North Carolina Greensboro
MBA from Cybersecurity
07.2025
University Overview
GPA: 3.5
University of Ibadan
Master of Science from Chemistry
06.2008
University Overview
Adekunle Ajasin UniversityNigeria
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
02.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Analytical and Problem-solving
- Programming Language
Certification
- Certified Information System Audit (CISA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Qualys Vulnerability Management Foundation
- ORAQ Regulatory Affairs Professional
- Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer
Hobby
Hobby
I love reading, playing soccer and interacting with nature
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- TWAS-Chinese Academic of Sciences Award
- ICP-Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award
- JSNN Certificate of Excellence (Year 2021, 2022 and 2023)
- University of Ibadan Publication of Articles Award
- Group of Ionic Liquids Clean Process and Energy-saving Outstanding Member Award
Additional Information
Additional Information
Standards & Frameworks: ISO 27001/ 2, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST-CSF, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, COBIT 5, SOC 2 & 3, IT Audit Framework, ISO 27701, 27017.
Audit Practices: Stakeholder management, Audit scoping, Engagement planning, Risk assessment, Control testing, CAAT, Audit Fieldwork execution, Evidence gathering, Audit findings and reporting, Remediation and follow up.
Security Techniques: Information Security Policies and Procedures, Vulnerability Management, Security Compliance Assessment, Security Audit, Systems Patching, Antivirus, Access Management, Endpoint Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention.
Tools & Techniques: ServiceNow, Archer GRC, ISMS Online, Alteryx, Antivirus, Asana, Visio, SQL, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, NMAP, WireShark
Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall-Agile Hybrid, SDLC, and Waterfall
Timeline
Research Associate (Project & Lab Access Manager)
University of North Carolina
03.2020 - Current
Research Scientist (Project Coordinator)
University of North Carolina
08.2019 - 03.2020
Research Fellow (Principal Compliance Analyst)
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria
08.2010 - 07.2019
Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst
IsleRidge Consulting
08.2005 - 07.2010
University of North Carolina Greensboro
MBA from Cybersecurity
University of Ibadan
Master of Science from Chemistry
Adekunle Ajasin University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
- Certified Information System Audit (CISA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Qualys Vulnerability Management Foundation
- ORAQ Regulatory Affairs Professional
- Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer
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