Geo John
Cyber Security Consultant - Data Privacy & Grc (Governance, Risk & Compliance) @Tata Consultancy Services
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WORK HISTORY
Cyber Security Consultant - Data Privacy & Grc (Governance, Risk & Compliance) @Tata Consultancy Services
Toronto, ON, CA
Led program management and service delivery across multiple client engagements. • Led complex GRC and Data Privacy projects across industries, serving as the primary client interface and translating security requirements into actionable roadmaps and tailored solutions. • Engaged with C-level executives, risk committees, and technical leadership teams, facilitating workshops, risk discussions, enabling informed and data-driven decisions. • Supported business development through proposal writing, RFP responses, and client presentations.• Built and maintained long-term client relationships, driving repeat business, contract extensions, and upselling opportunities.• Delivered privacy programs across multi-jurisdictional environments (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), translating requirements into controls and remediation plans• Led Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA) covering scoping, risk identification, mitigation, and closure• Implemented Privacy by Design in SDLC; maintained Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) for audit readiness• Performed data discovery, classification, and mapping of sensitive data across structured and unstructured environments• Led GRC projects. Conducted risk and compliance assessments aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOX, ITGC, and OSFI frameworks• Led Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), including control design reviews and effectiveness testing• Executed supplier/third-party/vendor risk assessments covering cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risk• Maintained enterprise risk registers tracking mitigation plans and corrective actions (CAPs)• Produced executive reporting on KPIs, findings, and remediation progress; presented insights to leadership for governance decisions• Led ITSM processes (incident & problem management), conducted RCA, and implemented preventive controls• Supported Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery testing, including failover and readiness exercises. Tested HA apps for resilience & recovery
EDUCATION
Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali East
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology (IT) & Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT GEO JOHN
Cybersecurity Consultant with 20+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Data Privacy, and Information Technology. Proven ability to assess risk, implement controls, and align security strategies with business objectives. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and adapting to evolving cybersecurity landscapes. Experienced in navigating global regulatory frameworks and supporting enterprise-wide compliance initiatives. Skilled in project management, service delivery, operations, and client relationship, with a track record of driving successful outcomes. Adaptable, business-focused, and effective working independently or collaboratively.
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