Business Analyst Technical Writing

BRIAN KIBET

347-***-**** *******@*********.*** Irvington, NJ 07111 www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kibetd/ CYBERSECURITY BUSINESS ANALYST

Results-driven Cybersecurity Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity organizations. Proficient in compliance, audit processes, and procedures, with a strong ability to define and operate controls to meet regulatory objectives such as PCI, SOX, GDPR, and GxP. Adept at technical writing, functional documentation, requirements elicitation, gap analysis, process analysis, and mapping. Skilled in using MS Office and Visio for documenting flows and stakeholder communications. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive the success of Global Channel Management, Inc. as a Remote Cybersecurity Business Analyst.

Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit//Regulatory Controls (PCI, SOX, GDPR, GxP)//Requirements Elicitation//Gap and Process Analysis//Process Mapping//Technical Writing and Documentation//Stakeholder Communication//MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)//Visio EDUCATION:

Montclair State University (MSU), Montclair, NJ

Master of Science in Data Science

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Multimedia University, Nairobi, KE

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Dean’s List: Multiple Semesters

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

• Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, JIRA, Confluence, SQL

• Languages: Python, SQL, HTML/CSS

• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Business Analysis Professional

(CBAP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) WORK EXPERIENCE:

Tech Square Africa, Nairobi, NY Jan 2017 – Dec 2022 Cybersecurity Business Analyst

• Conduct requirements elicitation and documentation for cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring comprehensive and precise specifications.

• Perform gap analysis and process analysis to identify and address vulnerabilities in security controls and protocols.

• Develop and maintain compliance documentation for PCI, SOX, GDPR, and GxP, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

• Utilize Visio to create detailed process maps and flow diagrams for cybersecurity processes and control mechanisms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to communicate requirements, findings, and recommendations effectively.

PROJECTS: Cybersecurity Compliance Automation Jan 2023 - April 2023

• Objective: Automate compliance processes to ensure real-time adherence to PCI, SOX, GDPR, and GxP regulations.

• Role: Lead Business Analyst

• Responsibilities:

• Conducted requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to identify key compliance requirements.

• Performed gap analysis to determine areas of non-compliance and developed strategies to address them.

• Utilized Visio to create detailed process maps, outlining the automated compliance workflow.

• Coordinated with the development team to ensure accurate implementation of compliance controls.

• Conducted testing and validation of automated compliance processes, ensuring effectiveness and reliability.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY, MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Enhancing Cybersecurity Through AI-Driven Threat Detection Sep 2023-present

• Objective: Investigate the application of AI and machine learning to improve threat detection capabilities in cybersecurity.

• Key Findings:

• AI-driven systems can significantly enhance the speed and accuracy of threat detection.

• Integration of machine learning algorithms with traditional cybersecurity measures provides a more robust defense mechanism.

• Identified best practices for implementing AI-driven threat detection systems in various organizational settings.

• Impact: Provided actionable insights for cybersecurity professionals, contributing to the development of more effective threat detection strategies.

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