A strategic Compliance Specialist with a record of driving effective risk management strategies and ensuring adherence to industry-leading governance frameworks. Sought-after for leading comprehensive risk assessments and implementing control measures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and COBIT, resulting in a 25% reduction in security incidents. Possess experience developing IT audit programs that enhanced compliance with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, ensuring 100% audit success across assessments. Renowned for providing actionable insights through detailed compliance reporting, enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions that support organizational goals.
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RANSFORD AKUFFO
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
TransCore
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Steered the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity compliance program, ensuring adherence to NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, leading to a 48% compliance rate during internal audits
- Led risk assessments across IT systems, identifying key vulnerabilities and recommending risk mitigation strategies that decreased security incidents by 25%
- Reviewed and updated company-wide cybersecurity policies and procedures in alignment with ISO 27001 standards, improving policy adherence by 40%
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to ensure all cybersecurity controls met HIPAA and SOX requirements, reducing regulatory violations
- Coordinated with the IT team to enhance network segmentation, resulting in a 30% improvement in system security and reduced lateral movement risks
- Developed and executed a disaster recovery plan for critical business functions, ensuring system uptime of 60% during unforeseen outages or cyber attacks
- Drafted detailed cybersecurity incident reports for executive leadership, facilitating informed decision-making and reducing security incident recurrence
- Monitored adherence to industry regulations, ensuring timely reporting of any discrepancies or violations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
PRWT
Risk Management Specialist
04.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Orchestrated the integration of HIPAA compliance controls into healthcare-related operations, preventing 35% of potential data breaches and safeguarding client information
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments for government transportation contracts, utilizing the COSO framework to eliminate 50% of identified risks, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery
- Championed the adoption of a key risk indicator (KRI) dashboard for government service contracts, improving risk visibility and response times across project management teams
- Identified and mitigated high-risk vulnerabilities in customer service operations using PCI DSS controls, leading to a 10% decrease in service disruptions
- Enhanced the organization's fraud prevention mechanisms by developing a risk-based approach that decreased the likelihood of fraudulent activities by 10%, based on PCI DSS best practices
- Assisted with minimizing risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
Amazon
Compliance Analyst
10.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Implemented a comprehensive compliance monitoring system that resulted in a 35% increase in adherence to ISO 27001 guidelines across operational departments
- Led a compliance initiative that ensured PCI DSS compliance for all payment processing activities, mitigating financial risk by 20%
- Analyzed internal policies against evolving cybersecurity regulations, ensuring compliance alignment with federal regulations and reducing potential breaches
- Audited third-party vendors using Amazon's vendor risk management framework, leading to a 20% increase in contractual compliance
- Delivered expert advisory services for business units, reducing compliance-related operational risks through tailored mitigation strategies
- Established comprehensive audit trails for internal compliance checks, which improved accountability across all departments and reduced non-compliance findings by 22%
Education
IBMNew York, NY
Certificate from Cybersecurity Compliance And Framework
10.2024
University Overview
International Monetary FundNew York, NY
Certificate from Public Financial Management
10.2022
University Overview
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA
Certificate of Technical Studies from Educational Leadership And Management
07.2022
University Overview
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
Certificate of Technical Studies from Microeconomics
03.2022
University Overview
Universidade Federal Da ParaíbaBrazil
Bachelor of Arts from Languages
03.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Internal Auditing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Policy Development
- Operational Risk Management
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Compliance Documentation
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Regulatory Reporting
- Incident Management
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Cyber Security Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- NDG Linux Unhatched
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
TransCore
12.2021 - Current
Risk Management Specialist
PRWT
04.2021 - 12.2021
Compliance Analyst
Amazon
10.2019 - 07.2020
IBM
Certificate from Cybersecurity Compliance And Framework
International Monetary Fund
Certificate from Public Financial Management
Harvard University
Certificate of Technical Studies from Educational Leadership And Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies from Microeconomics
Universidade Federal Da Paraíba
Bachelor of Arts from Languages
Technicalacumen
Technicalacumen
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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