Yegana Khailova
Baku
Summary
Cyber Governance specialist with a strong foundation in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), IT Audit, and compliance assessment. Proficient in developing comprehensive policy and procedure documentation, conducting GITC testing, and providing robust risk management support. Knowledgeable in ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks, with a commitment to staying current with security best practices. Actively pursuing COBIT 2019 Foundation certification to further enhance expertise and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Business Analyst (Cyber Governance)
Deloitte Azerbaijan
02.2025 - Current
- Reviewed client IT environments for alignment with internal policies, industry regulations, and security standards, producing clear and actionable UIT documentation.
- Performed General IT Controls (GITC) testing, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying compliance gaps, and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Supported Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and IT audit engagements by contributing to governance reviews, control assessments, and evidence validation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams — including IT, compliance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, map workflows, and document processes for governance initiatives.
- Ensured proper access and change management procedures were followed during system upgrades, reducing risk of disruption or data loss.
Java Software Engineer
N-iX
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed, developed, and maintained backend features using Java and Spring.
- Implemented unit and integration testing, increasing code reliability and reducing production issues.
- Participated in code reviews and collaborated with team members to identify improvements in architecture, performance, and maintainability.
- Worked closely with frontend developers and QA engineers to integrate backend services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
Newcastle University
United Kingdom11-2023
Skills
- COBIT implementation
- Cyber Governance & IT Compliance
- GITC testing & IT Audit
- ISO27001, NIST practice
- Agile Methodologies
- IT Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Languages
Azerbaijani- Native
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English- Advanced
Advanced (C1)
Additional Qualifications
Agile Methodologies - Evo Academy
COBIT 2019 Foundation - ISACA (Expected completion: November 2025)
Timeline
IT Business Analyst (Cyber Governance)
Deloitte Azerbaijan
02.2025 - Current
Java Software Engineer
N-iX
01.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Baku State University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Newcastle University
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