Cameron Krug

About Cameron Krug

A forward-thinking Internal Audit Manager (CPA, CISA) with 10+ years of experience transforming audit functions through technology and innovation. My expertise spans SOX compliance, IT/business process advisory, and risk assessment across the Technology, Education, and Life Sciences industries. My mission is to evolve audit from a reactive compliance exercise into a proactive, strategic business partner.I specialize in leveraging generative AI to enhance assurance and efficiency. Key achievements include- AI-Powered Automation: Pioneered a suite of custom Google Gemini tools to automate critical audit tasks, including the generation of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) reports and the synthesis of walkthrough documentation, significantly reducing manual effort and review cycles- Team Enablement & Innovation: Launched an AI \'Audit Mentor\' to provide on-demand support and accelerate junior staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning- Strategic Risk Leadership: Spearhead high-stakes operational audits and risk advisory projects focused on critical areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Disaster Recovery/Resiliency, ESG, Data Handling/Privacy, and Sales Channel Partners.I excel at managing diverse teams and communicating complex findings to all levels of management, ensuring that insights are not only delivered but also acted upon. My focus is on delivering impactful, data-driven results that protect and add value to the organization.

Experience

1. Internal Audit Manger

   Okta

   Dec 2021 — Present · San Diego County, CA, US

   Operational & IT Audit- Integrated Google Gemini AI into audit methodologies to brainstorm risks, draft findings, and accelerate remediation, significantly reducing report cycle times- Used AI to convert walkthrough recordings and notes into audit-ready documentation, improving first-time quality and cutting review cycles- Deployed NotebookLM as an AI workspace to synthesize evidence, query source materials, and drive data-driven conclusions- Lead end-to-end operational audits from planning through remediation, partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive corrective action.Advisory & Consulting- Serve as a trusted risk and controls advisor on business process improvements and new system implementations- Built a Gemini solution to automate Business Impact Analysis (BIA) reports, enabling analysts to focus on strategic validation over manual drafting.Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance- Lead the annual SOX 404 program, directing planning, testing, and issue resolution as the primary liaison with external audit- Architected new internal controls for evolving business processes and systems- Delivered targeted training on internal controls to champion a culture of compliance.Audit Leadership & Governance- Embedded custom Gemini AI tools into our audit methodology to standardize use and ensure high-quality, consistent outputs- Launched an AI-powered \'Audit Mentor\' for on-demand team guidance, accelerating junior auditor development and reducing interruptions for senior staff- Develop high-impact Audit Committee materials and manage a global audit team, overseeing hiring, mentorship, and professional development.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

  2012 — 2014