Management Information Technology

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Knowledgeable with regulations and compliance requirements – SOX, Basel, GLBA, etc.

Strong project management skills - ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up in order to meet the critical deadlines while delivering quality results

Ability to work both independently and as a team player

WORK EXPERIENCES

8/13/12 – 7/1/13 IT Senior Auditor Univar Inc – Redmond, WA USA

(Moved to Korea due to spouse’s job)

Performed IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance control audits and Operational and IT internal audit control reviews.

7/2011 – 12/2011 IT SOX Tester (Contractor) Clearwire Inc. – Bellevue WA USA

(Completed 6 months contract)

Performed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance control audits.

11/2007 – 4/2008 IT QUALITY ANALYST T-Mobile USA – Bellevue WA USA

Planned, executed, and analyzed performance measurements of IT-Quality standards related to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology which was adopted from IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP). Provided assistance to business users in applying IT-Quality standards and procedures. Ensured the quality of delivered products is aligned with the SDLC methodology.

Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables)

Provided reporting and analysis (synthesis) of metrics for monitoring, and continuous improvement and delivered presentation to a variety of small and medium-size audiences

Worked with the process and training teams to identify and close gaps between IT standards and actual performance, in accordance with the SDLC, SOX and Internal Audit

Planned and executed initiatives to improve processes, procedures, and tools for IT-Quality purposes

5/2007 – 11/2007 INTERNAL AUDITOR (part-time) Pacific International Bank – Seattle WA USA

Implemented and executed the risk assessment framework for the bank and identified control enhancement/improvement opportunities and delivered results to improve the control environment.

Tools used include COBIT, COSO, FDIC Bank Examination Guidelines.

Worked as an Audit manager to manage company’s annual audit plans by assigning projects to 3rd party auditors and internal auditor

Performed IT Audits of the bank front and back end operating systems. Scopes included logical security, physical security, data retention procedures, system change management, and disaster recovery plan

Provided guidelines managing and selecting IT vendors and evaluated GLBA testing results

Followed up to resolve regulatory issues identified by state and federal bank examiners and ensured that appropriate corrective actions were taken in response to audit and regulatory findings and recommendations

11/2004 – 12/2005 IT INTERNAL AUDITOR Safeco Insurance - Seattle, WA USA

Performed IT Application, development and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance control audits requiring internal control testing.

Retested and revalidated SOX controls developed by business units to make sure implemented controls are effective

Evaluated web system development procedures to measure project methodology’s effectiveness and efficiencies

Became a junior auditors’ mentor to help them developing auditing procedures, techniques and requirements

05/2002 – 11/2004 IT INTERNAL AUDITOR Washington Mutual Bank – Seattle, WA USA

Performed audit work requiring of IT internal policies, procedures (Corporate Project Methodology) and legal requirements applicable to the functional activities and the organizational unit that is to be audited. The job requires a solid understanding of IT Application and development functions.

Validated SOX controls developed by business units

Analyzed and audited system, application and system development projects in the areas of Corporate Information Security, Corporate Technology/Corporate Information Technology, Corporate Data Security group, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Human Resources (SAP ERP), and Corporate Credit Risk Management (SAP Credit Management).

Performed the Company’s major front and back operating application audit by reviewing logical/physical securities, policies and procedures, backup/data recovery procedures, change controls, network environment, etc.

Performed review of the bank’s major acquisitions and conversion process.

Followed up with business unit management to ensure that audit findings and recommendations have y been implemented on a timely basis; reports non-compliance to higher level authority for subsequent action

Reviewed preliminary audit finding, and provided constructive feedback to external audit and assisted in the implementation of new/revised practices in response to validated systemic weaknesses or other risk factors

04/1999 – 05/2002 CORP INTERNAL AUDITOR Washington Mutual Bank – Seattle, WA USA

(Transferred to IT Audit team to learn IT audit experience)

Performed work requiring knowledge of internal policies, procedures, and legal requirements applicable to the functional activities and the organizational unit that is to be audited. The job required a solid understanding of the bank operating functions and of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Coordinated aspects of on-site audit preparation, participation and execution; identified and reviewed materials relating to particular audit activity; ensuring that all potential audit issues have been addressed and examined, and identified areas of non-compliance

Followed up with business unit management to ensure that audit findings and recommendations have been implemented on a timely basis; reported non-compliance to higher-level authority for subsequent action

Reviewed preliminary audit finding, and provided constructive feedback to external audit and assisted in the implementation of new/revised practices in response to validated systemic weaknesses or other risk factors

Provided advice and guidance to interested parties concerning general audit/assessment principles, opportunities and challenges to facilitate transition to new and better ways of doing business and to promote continuous improvement in all internal processes

Evaluated adherence to internal control procedures, compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations

08/1998 – 04/1999 CORPORATE INTERN Washington Mutual Bank – Seattle, WA USA

Obtained knowledge of frontline employee day to day financial center duties, audited customer signature card requirements at the financial center and participated in financial center management monthly meeting

EDUCATION:

University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, Graduated April, 1999

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