EKATA DEB

• Led internal audit and SOX compliance engagements, strengthening control design and documentation.
• Advised client stakeholders on risk assessments, remediation plans, and process improvements.
• Coordinated walkthroughs, testing, and issue validation across finance and operational functions.
• Developed workpapers and deliverables aligned with regulatory requirements and engagement standards.
• Reviewed business processes to identify control gaps and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Mentored consultants on audit methodology, client communication, and quality expectations.
• Facilitated status meetings and aligned cross-functional teams on priorities, risks, and dependencies.
• Applied data analytics to support testing, trend analysis, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
• Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
• Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
• Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.

- Delivered end-to-end DPDPA & DPDP Rules compliance programs
- 2nd lead delivery for Groww for DPDPA implementation program
- Single-handedly managed Porter's privacy implementation & compliance program across five jurisdictions (India, Turkey, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines).
-Conducted privacy gap assessments, DPIAs/PIAs, data mapping, DFDs and RoPA population; draft privacy policies, notices and consent mechanisms.
- Supported ISO/IEC LA (ISMS), (PIMS) and (AIMS) control mapping and privacy/risk compliance & readiness for clients including Narayana Health [UK-GDPR], Slice Bank & Transworld [DPDPA].
- Advised on cross-border data transfer mechanisms, vendor privacy risk assessments, DSR management and AI governance/privacy-by design integration.
- Have assisted in implementation & compliance support for jurisdictions UK-GDPR, DSPT/DTAC requirement, DPDPA & DPDP Rules, EU-GDPR.
- Secured Hands on training in ISO/IEC LA - ISMS, PIMS, AIMS audits, Privacy Tools like Big Id, Security.ai, One Trust implementation
- Conducted stakeholders discussion, Gap Assessment Reports, Policy drafting, ROPA & DPIA.

Clientele : Narayana Health, Slice Bank, Transworld, M&G, Groww, Porter, Lendingkart, Navi Fintech, PaytmMoney, BharatPe, Havells

- Shifted Career from Engineering to Social Sciences & Law. Stayed Relevant to the market by working Freelance/Part Time/C2H/Gigs while studying full time.
- Delivered international contracts drafting, demand drafts and legal consulting support for US, UK and Australian clients.
- Supported US attorneys as a privacy paralegal on personal injury matters, alongside non-legal virtual assistant engagements covering case management, scheduling and documentation.
- Provided privacy and risk consulting & implementation support, including GDPR, APPI (Japan), LGPD (Brazil) and PIPEDA (Canada) compliance advisory and cross-border DPA/NDA drafting.
- Worked in a Retainer Role (Remote – US/UK Night Shift), supporting clients across CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, NIST, SOX, PCI-DSS, UK/EU GDPR, and Brazil’s LGPD and advising on applicable data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
• Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to inform executive decision-making processes.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and optimizing resource allocation across departments.
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
• Established key performance indicators to measure success of strategic projects and initiatives.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to craft comprehensive business plans addressing growth opportunities and risk management.
• Spearheaded change management efforts, effectively communicating vision and engaging employees throughout transitions.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to drive collaboration on strategic objectives.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.

Research, Writing, Publication , Academic Content writing . Skilled in using various domain specific AI tools, hands-on experience with Canva, Gamma, GenAI soft skills, Mendeley, Litmaps, Elicit, Schematic scholar, Scopus AI and many more. Statistical Analysis using IBM- SPSS, Prisma Model designing, Matlab & R.

• Gold Medal, Topped Department
• Specialization in Criminology, Penology, Victimology, Human Rights, and International Criminal Law.
• Head Judge- Intra College-Moot Court Competition.
• Selected to represent in ten days - International Student Immersion Program at University of Wollongong, Malayasia.

• Grade: Gold Medal, Topped entire School of Law- 2024.

Foundation in various legal subjects, mainly Indian Laws.

• Grade: Gold Medal, Received Presidential Award.

• Completed professional development in Dark Tetrad Personality Traits
• Garnered deployable research skills and knowledge for behavioral analysis of systems, technologies, corporate/business/ entrepreneurship, economics & polity, policies & information technology controls governance framework

• Continuing a parallel education in online distance learning mode- alongside full-time LLB degree
• Planned the course for efficiency in understanding human behaviors, clinical & sub-clinical, deviant [positive/negative]
• Aimed to pursue this course to apply deployable skill set for LLM - in mens rea and legal insanity