Zongqi W.

About Zongqi W.

As a seasoned risk professional with expertise in IT Risk & Compliance, I specialize in leading complex projects that bridge technology, governance, and business goals. With a strong background in compliance framework around CI/CD Development (Gitlab, Azure, Jira), Back-up (Rubric), Job Schedule (Tidal), HR listing (Workday), IAM functionalities (SailPoint), cloud migration, and IT governance. I excel at optimizing processes, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering results under tight deadlines.Key Strengths- Expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC), audit readiness, and securing IT environments (Azure, SharePoint, SailPoint, Oracle, SQL Server)- Proficient in tools like Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, and AuditBoard for data analysis, visualization, and project tracking- Skilled in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reducing administrative task time by 13% and improving project delivery timelines by 20%- Led global teams across the US and India, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering technical presentations to senior executives.Achievements- Directed SOX ITGC compliance for a $6B+ client, securing 60+ applications and improving audit processes for access and change management- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, achieving 90% compliance by leveraging machine learning to minimize costs- Spearheaded cloud migration initiatives, integrating SharePoint/SailPoint systems and ensuring audit adherence- Delivered data-driven insights using PowerBI, Tableau, and SQL to enhance cybersecurity awareness and stakeholder engagement.Let’s Connect:If you’re looking for a risk professional with expertise in Compliance & IT Risk Data Analytics, I’d love to connect!l

Experience

1. Risk and Controls Specialist

   Google

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Managing the end-to-end annual SOX program, providing direct support to process/control owners on requirements, timelines, and owning the annual refresh of all SOX process narratives by collaborating closely with process/control owners, Compliance, and external SOX auditors.• Ensuring the effectiveness of SOX controls by preparing control owners for walkthroughs and testing, performing detailed deficiency assessments, and partnering with management on remediation plans.• Developing and executing root cause/gap analyses to assess and identify control deficiencies in existing processes, ultimately providing actionable suggestions for management to target and implement improvements.

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems (MIS) & Finance and Data Analytics minor

  2017 — 2021