Professional Background | IT Audit & Internal Controls
Hands-on experience supporting ITGC testing, SOX-aligned control evaluations, risk assessments, and audit documentation across business and technology environments.
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About Me
About Me
IT Audit and GRC professional with hands-on experience supporting SOX-aligned IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit readiness initiatives across business and technology environments.
Experience includes evaluating control design and operating effectiveness (TOD/TOE), conducting walkthroughs, validating audit evidence, and developing audit-ready documentation supporting compliance, assurance, and internal audit objectives.
Work spans logical access management, change management, IT operations controls, third-party risk activities, remediation tracking, and governance-focused compliance initiatives using structured audit methodology and risk-based approaches.
Brings cross-functional experience across accounting, fintech/payments, SaaS, operations, and business environments with a focus on strengthening internal controls, improving risk visibility, and supporting scalable, audit-ready governance processes through collaborative execution.
Professional Background
Professional Background
Bringing a multidisciplinary foundation aligned to IT Audit, SOX, and GRC through combined experience across accounting, fintech/payments, SaaS, logistics, and operational business environments.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Tuskegee University, building a strong foundation in internal controls, financial governance, audit discipline, and compliance-focused documentation. Early career experience in General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Procure-to-Pay, and banking operations strengthened expertise in ERP controls, audit support, evidence preparation, and SOX-aligned processes directly transferable to ITGC testing and control evaluation.
As Founder of a 3PL logistics company, managed vendor relationships, operational workflows, internal process controls, and compliance-focused business operations, gaining practical experience with governance, risk management, and control ownership.
Additional experience across B2B SaaS, fintech, and payments environments strengthened stakeholder communication, operational process analysis, and risk-focused collaboration supporting audit walkthroughs, control discussions, and governance initiatives.
Combined with hands-on IT audit execution involving ITGC testing, TOD/TOE assessments, risk evaluations, remediation tracking, and audit-ready documentation, this background supports an execution-focused, enterprise-ready approach within IT Audit and GRC functions.
Professional Direction
Professional Direction
Focused on continuing to grow within IT Audit, SOX, and GRC through structured risk evaluation, ITGC testing, control assessments, and audit-ready documentation across enterprise technology environments.
Particularly interested in strengthening internal controls, evaluating control effectiveness, supporting governance initiatives, and contributing to scalable audit and compliance programs aligned with SOX, SOC, ISO 27001, COBIT, and NIST frameworks.
Currently pursuing the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification to further deepen expertise in IT assurance, controls testing, technology risk, and audit methodology.
Core IT Audit & GRC Skills
Core IT Audit & GRC Skills
IT Risk & Control Assurance
ITGC Testing across Logical Access, Change Management & IT Operations
Tests of Design (TOD) & Operating Effectiveness (TOE)
Risk-Based Control Evaluations & Audit Methodology
Risk Assessments & Control Deficiency Analysis
SOX & Compliance Frameworks
SOX 404 IT Controls Compliance
Risk-Based Sampling & Evidence Validation
Control Mapping across COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001 & SOC Frameworks
Audit Readiness & Compliance Support
Key IT Control Domains
Logical Access & User Provisioning/Deprovisioning
Segregation of Duties (SoD) Analysis
Change Management & SDLC Controls
Backup & Recovery Processes
Logging, Monitoring & Privileged Access Oversight
Audit Documentation & GRC Enablement
Audit Workpapers & Testing Documentation
Evidence Collection & Defensible Conclusions
Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs)
Remediation Tracking & Governance Support
Experience with Diligent HighBond, ServiceNow GRC & RSA Archer
Work Experience
Work Experience
Account Executive, Financial Institutions
Global Payments | 2025 – 2026
Supported financial institutions within regulated fintech and payments environments, aligning platform enablement with operational controls, governance expectations, and compliance-focused workflows.
Collaborated with stakeholders to understand transaction workflows, operational processes, and risk considerations
Supported PCI-aligned environments through structured documentation and platform governance activities
Coordinated cross-functionally to support issue resolution, onboarding, and operational consistency
Maintained detailed workflow and client documentation within compliance-sensitive environments
IT Audit & GRC Program Experience
Your IT Career Academy | 2025 – 2026
Completed hands-on IT Audit and GRC execution involving ITGC testing, SOX-aligned controls, risk assessments, walkthroughs, TOD/TOE testing, and audit-ready documentation.
Performed control testing across Logical Access, Change Management, and IT Operations domains
Evaluated control design and operating effectiveness using structured audit methodology
Developed workpapers, testing documentation, risk assessments, and remediation tracking artifacts
Mapped controls to COSO, COBIT, NIST, SOX, SOC, and ISO 27001 frameworks
Account Executive (Commercial)
Pluralsight | 2025 – 2025
Partnered with IT and business stakeholders within SaaS environments to support operational alignment, governance-focused workflows, and enterprise solution discussions.
Coordinated with technical and business teams during enterprise evaluation processes
Supported documentation workflows related to security reviews, RFIs, and stakeholder due diligence activities
Translated technical and operational concepts into structured business communication
Collaborated cross-functionally to support customer onboarding and solution alignment initiatives
Business Development Representative
MedTrainer | 2023 – 2024
Supported a healthcare-focused SaaS platform serving regulated organizations requiring compliance-sensitive operational workflows.
Conducted structured discovery around compliance, operational, and governance-focused workflows
Documented stakeholder requirements supporting risk-aware solution discussions
Collaborated with internal teams to support customer engagement and onboarding coordination
Gained exposure to healthcare compliance and HIPAA-regulated environments
Founder / Operations Lead (3PL)
Target Market Logistics | 2020 – 2023
Managed operational workflows, vendor relationships, and internal process controls across a multi-client logistics environment.
Oversaw vendor coordination, payment workflows, and operational documentation processes
Implemented internal controls supporting workflow consistency and operational accountability
Managed third-party relationships and contract-focused operational activities
Strengthened process discipline, documentation standards, and operational oversight practices
General Ledger Accountant
Elior North America | 2023 – 2024
Supported SOX-aligned accounting operations and audit-focused financial processes within enterprise ERP environments.
Prepared reconciliations, audit schedules, and supporting financial documentation
Maintained control documentation and audit evidence supporting internal and external audit activities
Assisted with identifying control gaps and supporting remediation efforts
Worked within structured financial governance and compliance-focused environments
Accounts Payable Specialist
ViacomCBS | 2020 – 2021
Supported Procure-to-Pay operations and vendor governance activities during a large-scale merger and headquarters transition initiative.
Managed vendor onboarding and validation activities within SAP environments
Performed documentation reviews and due diligence procedures supporting compliant vendor enablement
Resolved workflow discrepancies and strengthened operational documentation consistency
Supported high-volume financial operations within controlled enterprise environments
Accounting Senior Assistant
Aramark | 2019 – 2020
Supported accounting operations, reconciliations, and audit documentation activities within a shared services environment.
Executed reconciliations across high-volume banking and financial operations
Maintained structured financial documentation supporting audit readiness activities
Assisted with audit support requests and evidence preparation processes
Worked within compliance-focused accounting and operational control environments
Education & Professional Development
Education & Professional Development
Professional Certification Path
Currently Pursuing: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Planned: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
IT Audit & GRC Program Experience
Your IT Career – IT Audit & GRC Accelerator Program | ISACA Training Partner
Hands-on execution across ITGC testing, SOX-aligned control assessments, risk-based sampling, walkthroughs, audit workpapers, remediation activities, and third-party risk evaluations.
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Personal Note
Personal Note
Beyond my professional work, I’m passionate about health and wellness and follow a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
Building sustainable habits and staying disciplined in daily life mirrors the structured, steady approach I bring to risk management and control execution.
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