Keldric Owens

Sr IT Assurance Engineer @Georgia Lottery Corporation

Atlanta, GA, US

Negotiated with senior management on audit findings and recommendations, resulting in the allocation of a budget for critical IT control enhancements.• Designed and executed a company-wide security awareness training program, resulting in a 70% reduction in successful phishing attempts and a 40% increase in employee security best practices adoption.• Conducted vulnerability assessments on critical infrastructure systems, identifying and patching 30+ high-risk vulnerabilities, preventing potential data breaches.• Pioneered the use of automated audit tools like Archer, which cut down audit project duration by an average of 10 days• Authored and continuously refined Incident Response Plans, enhancing containment and recovery times.• Performed risk assessments and security reviews for new apps and infrastructure deployments.• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security engineers, compliance officers, and executive leadership to ensure the successful implementation of security best practices and compliance initiatives.• Utilized advanced data analytics techniques and SIEM tools (Sentinel, Splunk) to analyze security logs, detect anomalies, and proactively identify potential threats.

Columbia Southern University

Master's degree, Management Information Systems

Auburn University

Bachelor’s Degree, CIS

University of Phoenix

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management