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Shola Hassan – Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Professional

 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: sholahassan11@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hassanshola

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Profile

I am a cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professional with a strong commercial and leadership background. For over a decade I led sales and business development teams across FMCG, engineering and education, then transitioned into cybersecurity with a focus on risk, controls, vendor management and compliance.

I enjoy translating frameworks and policies into practical steps that teams can actually follow. My experience spans risk registers, third-party risk, contract governance, and building simple, clear processes that reduce risk while still supporting business growth.

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Core Skills

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

  • ISO 27001 readiness and control mapping

  • Vendor Risk Management / Third-Party Risk (TPRM)

  • Risk registers, issue tracking and reporting

  • Security and compliance policy development

  • Compliance tracking and audit preparation

  • Stakeholder engagement and communication

  • Commercial strategy, sales leadership and account management

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Work Experience

Cybersecurity GRC Analyst - Top Group Technologies
Remote | Jan. 2025 – Present

  • Build practical GRC artefacts including risk registers, ISO 27001 readiness assessments, vendor questionnaires and compliance trackers.

  • Design third-party risk management (TPRM) programs, including vendor tiering, due diligence workflows and remediation tracking.

  • Map business processes and controls to frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS in lab and project environments.

  • Translate technical and framework language into clear, non-technical explanations for business stakeholders.

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Commercial Manager - British Council
Nigeria | Feb. 2021 - Mar. 2024

  • Led commercial strategy and revenue growth across multiple product lines while balancing risk, compliance and customer experience.

  • Maintained and updated the risk register for commercial operations, tracking key risks, mitigation actions and owners.

  • Worked with internal teams and external partners on third-party risk, ensuring contracts, performance and obligations were clearly defined.

  • Coordinated with finance, operations and program teams to ensure commercial decisions aligned with policies and controls.

  • Produced regular reports and dashboards for leadership, combining commercial performance with key risks and issues.

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Area Sales Manager – Bosch (Power Tools)
Nigeria | Feb. 2019 – Feb. 2021

  • Managed a sales territory covering wholesale, retail and project-based customers for Bosch power tools and equipment.

  • Forecasted demand, monitored stock levels and reduced the risk of stock-outs and over-stock situations across key accounts.

  • Trained distributors and retailers on safe and proper use of tools, helping to reduce product misuse and potential liabilities.

  • Used data from the field to identify risks and opportunities in pricing, credit, promotions and product mix.

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Business Development Manager - Bosch (Thermotechnology)
Nigeria | May 2017 - Feb. 2019

  • Developed new business for residential thermotechnology solutions through distributors, installers and project partners.

  • Assessed partner capability and reliability before onboarding, considering service quality, coverage and reputational risk.

  • Worked with technical teams to ensure projects complied with safety standards, manufacturer guidelines and local regulations.

  • Provided structured feedback from the field to guide pricing, product positioning and channel strategy.

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Earlier Career – FMCG Sales & Leadership
PZ Cussons, Unilever and other FMCG roles | Nigeria

  • Started in frontline sales at PZ Cussons Nigeria, managing territories, distributors and trade visibility.

  • Progressed to national-level responsibility at Unilever, leading teams and helping launch an innovative storage-type water purifier.

  • Gained deep experience in market execution, route-to-market design, people leadership and balancing growth with brand and regulatory requirements.

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Education

  • Cybersecurity Diploma - Completed 2025 - Alberta Educational Centre (AEC) – Canada

  • MBA, Marketing - Completed 2024 - University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Nigeria

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Certifications

  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC²

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

  • IT Fundamentals PRO – TestOut

  • PC Pro – TestOut

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Tools & Technologies

  • GRC concepts: risk registers, issue tracking, TPRM workflows, policy frameworks

  • Productivity: Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, Teams

  • Learning and labs: basic exposure to networking, operating systems, security tools and virtual lab environments from cybersecurity studies

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