Geoffrey Gelly

Cyber Risk and Compliance Analyst

Savannah, GA 912-***-**** ad3ml9@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Passionate cyber risk and compliance professional with over 10 years of experience in IT and 5+ years specializing in cybersecurity. Seeking to leverage capacity building, project management strengths, and technical expertise to further my information security career. KEY SKILLS:

● Risk Assessments

● Regulatory Compliance

● Audits

● Project Management

● Communication

● Risk Management Frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOC)

● Vulnerability Assessments

● Data Protection

● Presentation Skills

● Cross-functional Collaboration

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

CompTIA A+

EXPERIENCE

Securtia, Global Security Consultancy US, UK – Information Security Risk Assessor Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT

● Calculated vulnerability scores using CVSS methodology to quantify risks from identified vulnerabilities.

● Created risk registers and probability-impact matrices to identify and prioritize threats; found critical website issues with Mozilla Observatory

● Developed risk mitigation plans encompassing VLAN isolation, system hardening, upgrades, logging, app security, and other controls.

● Utilized incident response tools for centralized logging, account lockouts, audit policies, and manual updates to enhance security.

● Managed device compliance, security baselines, information governance, sensitivity labels, DLP, and retention policies on Microsoft 365

SNS Technologies, Bluffton, SC – Help Desk Technician APRIL 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2023

VASA Infotech Services, Chennai, India – Cybersecurity Analyst JANUARY 2022 - DECEMBER 2022

Mandela Washington Fellowship, West Africa -- Technology Partner, 2017 – 2020

● Deployed Office 365 for Young African Leaders program across West Africa

● Taught cybersecurity and technology integration best practices

● Enhanced digital literacy for over 300 youth and educators Microsoft Partners in Learning, Ghana -- Project Coordinator, 2008 – 2012

● Delivered technology skills training to 1,200+ students

● Led Microsoft Internet Safety and Security Focus on Ghana initiative

● Launched Girls in Coding program engaging 450 girls Ministry of Education Ghana, Accra -- Education Consultant, 2007 – 2008

Supported design and implementation of nationwide EdTech reforms

Provided professional development for 800+ educators on technology integration Training

Peak Cyber Institute – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst, 2024

University of Wisconsin – Cybersecurity Boot Camp, 2021 Education

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, 2010 Master’s Degree – Adult Education & Business Management

University College of Management Studies, Ghana

BSc. Information Technology, 2001-2004 (did not graduate)

● Provide end user support for common IT issues and service requests

● Troubleshoot hardware, software, network connectivity, and access problems

● Coordinate with other teams to resolve complex tickets

● Performed vulnerability scans using Qualys and Nessus

● Analysed security logs and events using Splunk SIEM

● Supported risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives

● Automated tasks using Python to improve efficiency

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