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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, Azerbaijan
06-2022

Master of Science - Computer Science

Newcastle University
United Kingdom
11-2023

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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