Isaac Barfi Opoku
Accra
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, information security risk management, system auditing and compliance administration . Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst
The Central Bank of Ghana
Accra
08.2016 - Current
- Maintain Bank of Ghana ISMS under ISO 27001 and coordinate all external audits by certification body.
- Evaluate risks associated with Bank projects through conducting comprehensive risk assessments addressing concerns about confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Establish control measures accordingly.
- Assess IT assets, business processes, and risk registers for new risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective control measures.
- Deliver data-driven reports twice a year that assess department and process performance for Top Management and the Board. Provide insights on gaps, trends, and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Guide the regular assessment and enhancement of Information Security Policy and Procedures in alignment with legal obligations, industry standards, and regulatory stipulations.
Lead Auditor (Audit & Compliance)
VasIntel Limited
Accra
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Implemented insightful analytic techniques for trend identification and root cause analysis in audit reports improving communication to Top Management and leading to adoption of recommended remedial actions
- Successfully implemented a quality management framework for the development of JANUS, a ticketing system in partnership with Ministry of Youth and Sports, providing seamless ticketing for 20,000 fans at 2016 President's Cup and U20 qualifiers
- Developed internal quality assurance assessments for Lawyers Access to Court Electronic Records (LACER).
Lead Auditor - Technology Services
AI Technologies Limited
Accra
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Developed annual internal audit program to ensure suitable coverage of all internal processes and systems
- Provided remedial recommendations in audit reports to Top Management leading to the adoption of secure enterprise architecture in payment aggregator platform processing over 20 million XOF across eight (8) francophone countries
- Provided training, direction and support in audit management and professional development for 3 team members.
Senior Technology Officer
Hubtel Limited
Accra
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed Ghana's First Third Party Mobile Terminated Billing Platform - Jumpfon which won multiple awards at TopApp Awards 2012
- Led technical and product development team for more than 40 Mobile Subscriber Value Added Services with revenues of over $200,000
- Managed the implementation of SIIMA (SMS Information Integrated Management Application), farmer application and administration system for PINORA farms sponsored by ACDI-VOCA.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Data Science
Edinburgh Napier University
ScotlandBachelor of Science (BSc) - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
GhanaSkills
- Security solutions
- Information risk management
- Compliance Management
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Incident Response
- Reporting and documentation
- Information Auditing
- Application security
- Data Security
- Regulatory Compliance
- Protecting networks
- Documentation Review
- Controls evaluations
- Compliance reviews
- Internal Audits
- Controls Tests
- Information Security
- Microsoft ASPNET
- Machine Learning
- SQL expert
- Full-stack development
- Software Development
- Process Improvement
- Data Visualization and Presentations
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
- Associate C|CISO
- ISO 22301:2019 BCM Lead Implementer
Awards
Best Worker Information Security Office, 2021
Languages
English
First Language
Projects
- Project Lead for successful transition of Bank of Ghana from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022.
- Technical Lead for successful Azure Information Protection Implementation as part of Bank wide M365 deployment.
Timeline
Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst
The Central Bank of Ghana
08.2016 - Current
Lead Auditor (Audit & Compliance)
VasIntel Limited
09.2015 - 08.2016
Lead Auditor - Technology Services
AI Technologies Limited
06.2012 - 09.2015
Senior Technology Officer
Hubtel Limited
05.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science (MSc) - Data Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
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