Neviar Rawlinson
IT Governance Manager @Private Sector
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WORK HISTORY
IT Governance Manager @Private Sector
Columbia, SC, US
Lead GRC-focused technical and business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and IT strategies. Oversee full project lifecycles, including planning, execution, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on governance and risk mitigation. Drive IT service management (ITSM) initiatives, implementing ServiceNow solutions to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, while ensuring adherence to GRC requirements. Develop and implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies to close compliance gaps and improve process reliability.Key Technologies: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, ITIL, Agile, Scrum
EDUCATION
University of the Cumberlands
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence
ComputerMinds
Certificate Program, Project Management
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Limestone University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Programming
ABOUT NEVIAR RAWLINSON
Most organizations don\'t have a governance problem. They have an execution problem. Frameworks exist, audits get scheduled, policies get written, and somehow the same risks keep showing up. I build the structures that close that gap.Driving governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) maturity through IT governance, change management, and audit readiness, I help organizations align operations with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and other industry standards. My focus is on building governance structures that not only meet compliance requirements but also strengthen resilience and create long-term operational value.With a background in Computer Science, project and program management, and information security, I bridge the gap between technical execution and leadership priorities. I have led the development of governance programs from the ground up, executed risk assessments, conducted compliance audits, and implemented policies, SOPs, and operational controls that withstand audit scrutiny.My expertise spans frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST. I also design tools and resources that extend beyond formal responsibilities, including GRC Tracker Pro and RCA Builder, which help teams document, prioritize, and remediate risks more effectively. Through open-source contributions, professional writing, and community mentorship, I actively share knowledge to advance governance and compliance practices across industries.As an Army Veteran, I bring a disciplined, mission-driven approach rooted in accountability, operational integrity, and data-driven decision-making. Looking ahead, my goal is to grow into ISSO and IT leadership roles, embedding governance maturity and compliance excellence into fast-paced organizations.If you are seeking a GRC leader who delivers practical results, drives audit readiness, and builds sustainable compliance programs, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
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