Skills

Data Privacy

Data Privacy Expertise (8 years):

  •  Positions Held: Group Data Protection Officer (GDPO), DPO, Privacy Lead
  • Sector: Fintech

Major Achievements:

  • Privacy Infrastructure Development: Led the creation and implementation of comprehensive privacy structures, using advanced tools and frameworks to secure sensitive data.
  • Policy and Procedure Formulation: Developed strong policies and procedures to adeptly handle data processing challenges for both the organization and its clients.
  • Cultivation of Compliance Culture: Fostered a culture focused on compliance and accountability, ensuring adherence to strict data protection laws and enabling efficient data operations.
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Product Compliance

Product Compliance Experience (30 years):

  • Focus Areas: Designing, testing, approvals  and certifying electronic products
  • Industries Covered: IT, Telecoms, Video Conferencing, Rail

Specialized Knowledge:

  • EMC Design and Testing: In-depth experience with electromagnetic compatibility design and testing
  • Safety and Regulatory Approvals: Expertise in electrical safety, Earthquake, Fire, WEEE, and Radio approvals
  • Sanctions and Export Control: Proficient in managing the complexities of sanctions and export control regulations for product distribution
  • Environmental approvals: skilled in design and test for enviromental standards, this includes Earthquake testing, ingress testing (water, dust, soil), and Fire testing.

Global Expertise:

  • International Standards and Authorities: Strong knowledge of international standards such as EU, ETSI, NEBS, ETSI, ISO and FCC standards.
  • Collaborative work with regulatory bodies to obtain certification (FCC, CCC, RCM, KC and others)

Geographical Scope: Successfully facilitated product approvals in the US, Japan, China, Russia, Korea, Australia, and Middle Eastern countries, ensuring global market access

Regulatory Product Design

Regulatory Product Design Skills:

  • Core Competencies: PCB layout design, mechanical design, circuit design
  • Objective: Ensuring products meet regulatory standards from initial design, minimizing need for later modifications

Performance and Success Rates:

  • First-Time Pass Rate: Over 90% success rate on first submissions, reflecting a commitment to excellence and meticulous regulatory focus
  • Problem-Solving in Compliance: Achieved a 100% success rate in addressing and resolving challenges related to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety, guaranteeing compliance with required standards
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Compliance

Compliance Expertise (Past Decade):

    • Sectors: Finance and Fintech
    • Key Areas: Know Your Customer (KYC), vendor due diligence, and Business Continuity planning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions:
    • Role: Guiding M&A teams in due diligence searches to identify and mitigate transaction risks
    • Ethical Standards: Developed expertise in ethical standards, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption protocols
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    • Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Navigated the complex AML regulatory landscape
    • Risk Management: Addressed enterprise and operational risks
    • Sanctions and Export Controls: Ensured adherence to relevant laws
  • Organizational Integrity and Privacy:
    • Whistleblowing: Fostered environments supportive of whistleblowing
    • Data Privacy: Implemented strong data privacy measures to maintain trust and regulatory compliance

Other Skills

Skills

  • Regulations: Interpretation and understanding of regulations and laws
  • Contracts: Assessing and writing contracts clauses for Data protection agreements
  • Reporting: Writing reports for communicating important data to commintees and corportate boards
  • Certification: Applications to international authorities ensuring a fast repsonse
  • Tools: Implimentation of software compliance tools, like OneTrust
  • Design: Graphic design for marketing (infographics) or regulatory requirements (rating labels)

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