Rj Byrd
Driving Risk-Based Testing & Validation | Independent Oversight | Audit & Compliance Leadership | Security+ Certified
- Role
- Independent Testing Specialist at Wells Fargo
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rj Byrd
Seasoned cybersecurity and risk management professional with a strong foundation in independent testing, compliance frameworks, and control evaluation. I bring a Security+ certification, military COMSEC expertise, and hands-on experience conducting SOX/PCI audits, validating controls, and reducing risk across enterprise platforms.At Allstate, I led risk assessment and control remediation strategies using tools like Tripwire and ServiceNow, contributing to a 10% reduction in unresolved findings. As a U.S. Army Signal Specialist, I secured $1.2M+ in assets, developed cryptographic protocols, and ensured 100% audit compliance. I’m passionate about strengthening systems through precise testing, cross-functional collaboration, and translating standards into action.Now pursuing opportunities in Independent Testing & Validation where I can leverage my background to support mission-critical risk programs.
Experience
Independent Testing Specialist
Sep 2025 — Present
Develop and refine testing methodologies, standards, and validation frameworks to strengthen risk management and compliance across enterprise systems. • Conduct independent testing and validation of risk programs, ensuring alignment with Wells Fargo’s second line of defense and Independent Risk Management framework. • Perform process walkthroughs and draft comprehensive narratives detailing risks, controls, systems, and key stakeholders to support audits and regulatory readiness. • Utilize data profiling, analysis, and mapping to support data-driven risk testing and identify control gaps. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate emerging risks, recommend mitigations, and deliver actionable insights to management. • Support enterprise-wide initiatives for testing efficiency, governance, and operational risk transparency. • Act as a change agent driving continuous improvement of control testing processes, ensuring thorough documentation and audit-ready evidence for internal and regulatory reviews.
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems
2018
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