Phillip Afuwape

About Phillip Afuwape

Phillip A. Afuwape, a GRC and Risk-Compliance Analyst who turns complex regulations into clean, audit-ready victories. With 5+ years across SaaS, FinTech, and federal programs, including Element Defense’s NASA and U.S. Department of Defense initiatives. ’ve helped safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and accelerate compliance under SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS 4.0, HIPAA, and NIST 800-171/53 | COBIT.Known for my precision, adaptability, and rapid learning, I bridge DevOps, cloud security, and AI governance, leveraging tools like LIME and SHAP to drive transparency and fairness in automated systems. I don’t wait for direction; I engineer trust, close gaps fast, and deliver measurable security outcomes that stand up to audit and mission scrutiny alike.

Experience

1. Compliance Analyst

   Element U.S. Space & Defense

   Sep 2025 — Present · Santa Clarita, CA, US

   U.S. DoD and NASA-aligned cybersecurity firm specializing in CMMC compliance & AI governance, secure infrastructure, and threat mitigation. NIST | SOC Leading enterprise compliance efforts on a high-stakes federal defense mission, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks and risk management standards. I partner with cross-functional teams to embed security, governance, and accountability into every layer of operations. Trusted to drive strategic outcomes in highly regulated, mission-critical environments.

Education

• Landmark Technlologies

  Diploma of Education, DevOps/ AWS/ Cybersecurity

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor's degree, Computer information systems and Business Administration