Geoffrey Gelly
Cyber Risk and Compliance Analyst
Savannah, GA 912-***-**** ******@******.***
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