Avis O.
Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst | Research & Risk Management | NIST RMF + FISMA +FedRAMP + ITGC Auditing
- Role
- Cybersecurity Certification Mentor at Chegg Inc.
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Avis O.
I am a cybersecurity and IT risk management professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting government, academic, and private sector organizations through research driven analysis, secure systems design, and compliance leadership. My career has centered on helping organizations understand complex technical environments, strengthen their security posture, and make informed, ethical decisions grounded in data, standards, and real world risk.My expertise spans NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, ITGC auditing, privacy assessments, PII/PIA analysis, and secure system architecture. I’ve evaluated 60+ enterprise level systems, collaborated with legal teams on privacy and compliance matters, and produced defensible technical reports used by Authorizing Officials, auditors, and executive leadership.I’m passionate about research, whether that means analyzing system behavior, validating controls, evaluating emerging technologies, or mentoring others through complex cybersecurity concepts. I thrive in environments where accuracy, integrity, and clear communication matter. My background in intelligence analysis and my commitment to ethical leadership shape the way I approach every project: with diligence, clarity, and a focus on long term impact.Today, I’m focused on roles that blend research, cybersecurity, compliance, and ethical decision making, including:• University or academic research• Legal/technical research and expert analysis• Cybersecurity compliance and risk management• AI/ML security and emerging technology evaluation• Technical writing, documentation, and audit readinessI’m driven by a desire to help organizations build secure, responsible, and resilient systems and to support people along the way through mentorship, collaboration, and clear, actionable insight.If your team values integrity, analytical depth, and a research oriented approach to cybersecurity and compliance, I’d love to connect.
Experience
Cybersecurity Certification Mentor
May 2022 — Present
Mentor and coach adult students transitioning into the cybersecurity career field. Assist with remote lab work on Linux and Ubuntu VMs, SIEM tools usage and other coursework designed to prepare students for CompTIA. A+, Security+, Network+ and Systems Analyst certifications
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelors, Information Technology
2002 — 2006
Baker College
Graduate Certificate, Certified CyberSecurity Risk Management Professional
2019 — 2020
Baker College
Graduate Certificate, CyberSecurity
2018 — 2020
Master StoryTellers Academy (Andy Henriquez)
Master StoryTeller, Speaking
2021 — 2021
Jones International University
MBA-IA, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
2008 — 2010
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Doctorate, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Fairfax
Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Growth IQ
Certified Personality Assessment Evaluator, Personality Assessment
2021 — 2021
DISC
DISC
John Maxwell University
Certified Independent Leadership Development Speaker, Mentor, Coach and Consultant, Leadership Development
2015 — 2020
University of Farifax
Masters-ISM, Information Security Management
2008 — 2010
Jones International University
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology
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