Nikan Jafari

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2016

  Technology Consultant

  ▪ Provide comprehensive IT consulting services to businesses, focusing on digital transformation and cybersecurity.▪ Conduct in-depth analysis of clients’ current IT systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement and innovation.▪ Design and implement technology solutions that align with client objectives, improve efficiency, and enhance security.

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  Staples

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

  Store Supervisor

  • Ensuring optimal store performance by effectively managing resources and adhering to company policies, resulting in a 25% increase in overall store efficiency.•Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of 20+ employees, resulting in a 20% improvement in staff productivity•Implementing sales initiatives and promotional activities that contributed to a 30% increase in quarterly revenue.•Resolving customer inquiries and concerns promptly.

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  VFIX

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2022

  Founder and CEO

  ▪ Strategically drove financial growth, achieving over $350k in annual revenue by implementing effective business and product strategies.▪ Served as the lead product manager, spearheading a multidisciplinary team of 7 developers, 2 UX/UI designers, and a marketing manager, successfully delivering over 100 innovative features for in-house applications.▪ Ensured timely and high-quality project delivery for over 20 business clients, including non-profit organizations, focusing on project management, quality assurance, and ensuring scalability in line with client needs.▪ Orchestrated the entire product lifecycle for a major gaming company, effectively coordinating with overseas teams and cross-departmental units, adapting to different time zones and cultural dynamics.▪ Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives, outcomes, and customer satisfaction.▪ Developed and executed IT service plans for SMBs, overseeing budgeting and deployment.▪ Designed and structured new business proposals, contributing significantly to revenue growth and business expansion. Show less

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  Deloitte

  Jul 2022 - now

  Risk and Financial Advisory Technology Auditor & Consultant

  ▪ Conducting internal and external audit and compliance assessments for various frameworks, including NIST, SOX, SOC, and SaaS Security Framework.▪ Lead IT systems walkthroughs and weekly client/stakeholder meetings, discussing audit findings, risk assessments, and deficiencies, while providing strategic insights to management to help clients optimize their technology and business processes for their financial statements.▪ Perform integrated audits, reviewing SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, and documenting SAR memos to ensure comprehensive evaluation of internal controls.▪ Review workpapers of international teams as a Level 3 reviewer and US teams as a Level 2 reviewer to ensure audit quality before submission to management.▪ Identify operational risks and system-related deficiencies to test and draw conclusions about various controls.▪ Manage team budgeting, planning memos, and timelines for audit projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion.▪ Develop control mapping and assess IT testing approaches, including re-performance testing to validate control effectiveness.▪ Conducted audits for clients with annual revenues of up to $3B and materiality thresholds of up to $30M, ensuring thorough examination and compliance.▪ Handle multiple audit projects simultaneously (up to five projects at a time), demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Show less