🟢 Open to AI Governance • GRC • Technology Risk Opportunities

Building secure,trustworthy AIthrough governance, cybersecurity, and technology risk.

I help organizations design and implement AI governance, enterprise technology risk, cybersecurity, responsible AI, and regulatory compliance frameworks that are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

✓ CISM Certified✓ CRISC Certified✓ CISSP Candidate✓ Eligible to work in Canada
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Executive Impact

Delivering Measurable Results

Helping organizations strengthen AI governance, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, and cloud security through practical, risk-informed solutions that align security with business objectives.

Technology Risk

20+
Risk Assessments

Enterprise governance, controls, and technology risk management.

AI Governance

ISO 42001
NIST AI RMF

Responsible AI, governance frameworks, and AI risk oversight.

Professional Credentials

6 Certified
3 In Progress

Industry-recognized certifications across cybersecurity and GRC.

Security Operations

SOC
Sentinel • Splunk • QRadar

Threat detection, monitoring, incident response, and SIEM.

Cloud Security

Azure • AWS
Microsoft Entra ID

Identity, cloud governance, and secure hybrid environments.

Enterprise Frameworks

ISO 27001
COBIT • NIST CSF

Security governance and compliance aligned to global standards.

Impact

Driving Measurable Business Outcomes

Technology Risk, AI Governance, and Cybersecurity leadership measured by real business results.

12+

Years Experience

Leading technology risk, cybersecurity, and AI governance across financial services and healthcare.

$250K

Technology Investment

Secured executive approval for a SIEM modernization initiative through risk reporting.

55%

Critical Vulnerability Reduction

Reduced high-risk vulnerabilities through risk-prioritized remediation.

120+

Vendors Governed

Built a third-party risk program across regulated business units.

600+

Privileged Accounts Secured

Led CyberArk PAM implementation across enterprise environments.

65%

Phishing Reduction

Reduced employee phishing click rates through awareness campaigns.

About Me

Bridging AI Governance, Technology Risk & Cybersecurity

I help organizations build secure, trustworthy, and compliant AI systems by combining cybersecurity, technology risk management, cloud security, and AI governance best practices.

My background spans enterprise cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, cloud security, and AI technologies. I enjoy transforming complex security challenges into practical governance solutions aligned with business objectives.

I am passionate about implementing AI governance frameworks including NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and enterprise risk methodologies to ensure responsible AI adoption.

I continuously build modern security solutions using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, OpenAI, AWS, and automation technologies while expanding my expertise in enterprise AI governance.

Core Expertise

AI Governance
Technology Risk
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Enterprise Architecture
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Microsoft Security
Risk Assessments

6+

Years IT Experience

20+

Enterprise Projects

10+

Security Technologies

100%

Continuous Learning

Building Responsible AI for Enterprise

My mission is to enable organizations to adopt and govern Artificial Intelligence securely, responsibly, and at enterprise scale by integrating AI governance, technology risk management, cybersecurity, cloud security, and globally recognized frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), ISO/IEC 42001, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework into practical, business-driven solutions.

Technologies

Enterprise Technology Stack

AI Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Enterprise Risk Management and Security Operations technologies used across modern enterprise environments.

Cloud Security

Microsoft Azure

Identity, networking, security monitoring and enterprise cloud governance.

Proficiency90%
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SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

Threat detection, incident investigation and automation.

Proficiency92%
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Generative AI

OpenAI

LLM integrations, AI governance and enterprise copilots.

Proficiency90%
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Cloud

AWS

Cloud infrastructure and security fundamentals.

Proficiency80%
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AI Governance

ISO/IEC 42001

AI Management System implementation and governance.

Proficiency95%
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Framework

NIST AI RMF

AI risk identification, measurement and governance.

Proficiency96%
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Cybersecurity

NIST CSF

Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.

Proficiency92%
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SIEM

Splunk

Enterprise log analysis and threat hunting.

Proficiency87%
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EDR

CrowdStrike

Endpoint Detection & Response and threat intelligence.

Proficiency88%
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XDR

Microsoft Defender XDR

Extended Detection & Response across enterprise assets.

Proficiency89%
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Analytics

Power BI

Security dashboards and executive reporting.

Proficiency86%
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Architecture

Zero Trust

Identity-first security architecture and continuous verification.

Proficiency91%
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12+

Enterprise Technologies

6+

Security Frameworks

5+

AI Governance Domains

100%

Continuous Learning

Professional Experience

12+ Years of Technology RiskAI Governance & Information Security

Delivering measurable AI governance, cybersecurity, technology risk, and regulatory compliance outcomes across highly regulated healthcare and financial services organizations.

Integrated Occupational Health Service

Technology Risk & AI Governance Manager

Dec 2023 – Present
London, UK / Canada • Remote
HealthcareFull-Time

Career Stage

Current Role

$250K SIEM Budget

Key Achievements

Implemented and operationalized an AI Governance Framework aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), achieving zero findings during the 2023 regulatory review.

Delivered quarterly technology risk reporting to executive leadership (VP/CRO) across three business lines, securing approval for a $250K SIEM investment.

Extended AI governance standards across 10 AI systems and third-party vendors ahead of EU AI Act enforcement.

Established enterprise AI risk governance processes covering AI inventory, risk classification, and governance oversight.

Technologies & Expertise

AI GovernanceNIST AI RMFEU AI ActTechnology RiskAzureMicrosoft SentinelRisk ReportingGovernanceCompliance
Integrated Occupational Health Services

Information Security Manager

Apr 2021 – Dec 2023
London, UK • Hybrid
HealthcareFull-Time

Career Stage

Management

55% Reduction

Key Achievements

Led a six-person cross-functional security team responsible for application security, vulnerability management, third-party risk, and incident response.

Implemented Azure cloud security controls protecting approximately 80% of enterprise workloads while maintaining PCI DSS Level 1 and ISO 27001 compliance.

Reduced critical and high-risk vulnerabilities by 55% within ten months using risk-prioritized remediation and SLA accountability.

Developed a third-party risk management program covering more than 120 vendors across three business lines.

Technologies & Expertise

AzureISO 27001PCI DSSThird-Party RiskIncident ResponseCloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementRisk Management
Access Bank UK Limited

Information Security Specialist

Oct 2015 – Jan 2021
London, UK • On-site
Financial ServicesFull-Time

Career Stage

Senior Specialist

65% Phishing Reduction

Key Achievements

Built the Security Operations Center using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, reducing security detection time from 14 days to 72 hours.

Designed and managed a phishing awareness program that reduced employee click rates by 65% over an 18-month period.

Led network segmentation initiatives that remediated more than 200 legacy devices and reduced lateral movement risk.

Supported enterprise security operations across banking infrastructure and regulated environments.

Technologies & Expertise

Microsoft SentinelSIEMThreat DetectionSecurity OperationsNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseMicrosoft Defender
Access Bank

Technology Risk Analyst

Feb 2013 – Sep 2015
Abuja, Nigeria • On-site
Financial ServicesFull-Time

Career Stage

Technology Risk

600+ PAM Accounts

Key Achievements

Led CyberArk Privileged Access Management implementation covering more than 600 privileged accounts.

Maintained a control library of more than 400 security controls aligned with COBIT 5 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Performed annual OWASP Top 10 security assessments and threat modelling across more than 20 enterprise applications.

Partnered with technology teams to strengthen governance, risk management, and application security.

Technologies & Expertise

CyberArkPAMCOBIT 5NIST CSFOWASPThreat ModelingApplication SecurityTechnology Risk
Diamond Bank Plc

IT Risk & Access Analyst

May 2011 – Jan 2013
Abuja, Nigeria • On-site
Financial ServicesFull-Time

Career Stage

Foundation

5,000+ Users

Key Achievements

Reviewed access rights for more than 5,000 systems and users, enforcing least-privilege principles.

Removed over 700 orphaned accounts through access provisioning and de-provisioning processes.

Secured enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, VPN infrastructure, and network services supporting over 1,500 locations.

Supported identity and access governance initiatives within regulated banking operations.

Technologies & Expertise

IAMAccess ManagementFirewallsVPNNetwork SecurityIdentity GovernanceRisk Management
Featured Work

Enterprise AI Governance & Cybersecurity Projects

A portfolio of enterprise-focused solutions spanning AI governance, technology risk, cybersecurity operations, cloud security, and executive reporting.

AI Governance

RiskCommand AI

Enterprise Technology Risk & AI Governance Platform

Business Challenge

Organizations require a centralized platform to manage AI risks, technology governance, regulatory compliance, and executive reporting across the enterprise.

Solution

Designed and developed an enterprise governance platform inspired by Archer and ServiceNow IRM that centralizes AI inventories, risk registers, control mapping, policy management, and executive dashboards.

Business Value

Enterprise AI Governance

Technology Risk Management

Executive Dashboards

AI Risk Register

ISO 42001 Alignment

NIST AI RMF Alignment

Responsible AI Governance

Technology Stack

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
MongoDB
OpenAI API

Solution Architecture

Next.js
Express API
OpenAI
MongoDB

RiskCommand AI

Enterprise Dashboard

● LIVE
KPI
186
AI Models
KPI
142
Controls
KPI
97%
Compliance
KPI
24
Risk Score
Activity TrendLive
Recent Activity
AI model risk assessment completed
ISO 42001 control mapped
NIST AI RMF profile updated
Executive report generated
Platform Capabilities
ISO 42001NIST AI RMFResponsible AI

More Case Studies

Additional enterprise security and governance initiatives.

SecureOps AI

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Cybersecurity

SecureOps AI

AI-powered Security Operations Copilot

Challenge

Security analysts spend significant time triaging alerts, correlating incidents, and documenting investigations.

Solution

Built an AI-powered SOC assistant that prioritizes alerts, recommends remediation steps, summarizes incidents, and supports analyst workflows.

Business Value

Threat Detection

Incident Response

SOC Automation

Executive Reporting

AI-assisted Investigation

Technology Stack

React
Node.js
MongoDB
OpenAI
Tailwind CSS

Solution Architecture

React
API
OpenAI
MongoDB

AI Governance Dashboard

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Responsible AI

AI Governance Dashboard

Governance, Compliance & AI Lifecycle Management

Challenge

Organizations need visibility into AI models, governance processes, risk posture, and compliance with emerging AI regulations.

Solution

Developed a governance dashboard that tracks AI inventories, model lifecycle, risk scoring, control compliance, and executive reporting.

Business Value

Model Inventory

AI Risk Scoring

Compliance Monitoring

Executive Reporting

Responsible AI

Technology Stack

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Chart.js
Tailwind CSS

Solution Architecture

Dashboard
Analytics
Governance Engine
Reporting

Enterprise Cloud Security

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Cloud Security

Enterprise Cloud Security

Azure • AWS • Identity & Zero Trust

Challenge

Modern enterprises require secure cloud environments with centralized identity, governance, and Zero Trust controls.

Solution

Implemented enterprise cloud security architectures leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Azure, AWS, and Zero Trust principles.

Business Value

Identity Security

Zero Trust

Cloud Governance

Hybrid Security

Secure Access

Technology Stack

Azure
AWS
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Sentinel

Solution Architecture

Users
Identity
Cloud
Defender
Monitoring

SOC Threat Detection Dashboard

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Security Operations

SOC Threat Detection Dashboard

Threat Hunting & Detection Engineering

Challenge

Security Operations Centers require centralized visibility into threats, detections, and incidents.

Solution

Developed a SOC dashboard integrating SIEM analytics, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, threat intelligence, and executive reporting.

Business Value

Threat Hunting

Detection Engineering

MITRE ATT&CK

Incident Management

Security Analytics

Technology Stack

Microsoft Sentinel
Splunk
QRadar
KQL
MITRE ATT&CK

Solution Architecture

SIEM
Threat Intelligence
Analytics
Dashboard
Professional Credentials

Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications spanning cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, AI governance, cloud security, and security operations.

Certified

CISM certification badge issued by ISACA
Certified

CISM

Certified Information Security Manager

ISACA
CRISC certification badge issued by ISACA
Certified

CRISC

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

ISACA
SC-200 certification badge issued by Microsoft
Certified

SC-200

Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Microsoft
CySA+ certification badge issued by CompTIA
Certified

CySA+

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst

CompTIA
Security+ certification badge issued by CompTIA
Certified

Security+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA
CC certification badge issued by ISC2
Certified

CC

Certified in Cybersecurity

ISC2

Currently Pursuing

CCSP certification badge issued by ISC2
Planned

CCSP

Certified Cloud Security Professional

ISC2
CISSP certification badge issued by ISC2
In View

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

ISC2
AIGP certification badge issued by ISACA
In View

AIGP

Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional

ISACA

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Let's Build Something Secure

Whether you're hiring an AI Governance Lead, Technology Risk Professional, or Cybersecurity Specialist, I'd love to discuss how I can help your organization build secure, responsible AI and resilient security programs.

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