
Safal Joshi
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About me
Governance, Risk and Compliance | Specialised in ISO Information Security, Quality Standards, SOC2 | Lead Auditor ISO 27001, ISO 9001 | Experienced in Security Risk Management.
Education

BSI Training Academy
2020 - 2023
BSI Training Academy
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Kathmandu Engineering College
2004 - 2008Bachelor's degree Computer Engineering
Harvard University
2023 - 2024Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age 97%
Experience

Progression IT Solutions P. Ltd
Jul 2008 - Aug 2010Software Developer1• Worked with Software Development team to develop Banking software, named Bancus.net, that was used by 100+ financial institutions in Nepal using Microsoft .NET Framework, VB.NET, C#.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, and Crystal report.2• Responsible to maintain the Master Code of the Banking software, and create/maintain software documentation. 3• On-site visit engineer for support and deployment.

Rastriya Banijya Bank
Jan 2010 - Jan 2010Network Engineer Intern
Sprout Technology
Aug 2010 - Dec 2020I formed and led the Business Excellence Function called Delivery Solutions (currently established as Delivery Operations) at CloudFactory, that built process efficiency and collaboration across multiple functions and departments.This 10-member team was responsible for Pre-sales Analysis, Piloting a project, Technical Support to Project Management teams, Financial Projections, Client Billing, and Payroll for CloudWorkers, and ensuring seamless operations across the multiple Department I also oversaw knowledge management for the Delivery Department, streamlining processes, implementing policies, and maintaining the Delivery Knowledge Center to ensure organizational knowledge was effectively captured and utilized.In recognition of these efforts, I was honoured with CloudFactory’s 2020 "One Body Award" for demonstrating leadership in promoting unity, teamwork, and inclusivity across diverse teams and departments. Show less I led multiple autonomous project teams (40+ members), including Project Managers, Delivery Leads, and Associates, ensuring seamless project delivery and client satisfaction across all initiatives.Managed a portfolio of accounts, consistently meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), while fostering strong client relationships.Owned project financials, overseeing monthly billing, CloudWorker payouts, and accurate revenue projections to ensure financial health and sustainability.Ensured project success by managing scope, maintaining profit margins, and aligning service delivery strategies with growth objectives.Responsible for resource planning, recruitment, and onboarding to expand and strengthen the Nepal Delivery team. Show less I was responsible for managing a team of Associate Production Managers, Production Assistants, and Data Reviewers to onboard client's projects into CloudFactory and manage the production. I worked with the sales team to gather enough information about the client’s current Business process.Collaborated with Engineering team to build MicroTasking solutions for Client's projects, and optimized and improved efficiency of the production and delivery. Worked closely with the Workforce team to get the workers trained and ramped up to work in Client's projectMonitored and maintained the performance of the project and ensured SLAs were met.Managed project finance, productions metrics, revenue projection, client invoices and worker payouts. Show less
Senior Delivery Manager (Delivery Solutions)
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020Senior Delivery Manager
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018Production Manager
Apr 2014 - Dec 2015Software Engineer
Aug 2010 - Mar 2014

CloudFactory
Jan 2021 - nowGlobal Security & Compliance OfficerI spearheaded ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and HIPAA standard implementation across multiple global offices (UK, US, Nepal, Kenya, Germany), securing certifications in ISO 9001 (2020), ISO 27001, and HIPAA (2022).I conducted end-to-end security audits for CloudFactory’s acquisition in Germany called Hasty GmbH, identifying critical gaps and driving remediation efforts. As a result, the company successfully achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification in 2023. - In 2024, I led the transition to bring the acquisition under the broader CloudFactory ISO 27001 ISMS certification scope, ensuring seamless alignment with CloudFactory's security and compliance standards.Conducted regular internal audits, incident response exercises, and maintained compliance with ISO standards, SOC 2, GDPR, and other regulatory standards. - The internal audits for both QMS and ISMS were highly commended by BSI auditors during the Annual Surveillance Audit and Re-certification Audit. They specifically noted that the internal audit reports and audit processes were of the highest standard they had seen, setting a benchmark for excellence in audit practices.Managed annual SOC 2 Type II audits, achieving compliance within tight 3-month timelines since 2021.Drove organizational risk culture, chairing risk meetings with senior leaders and C-level executives.I was honoured with "The Lasting Impression Awards" in October 2023 - Quarterly CloudFactory UK Regional Award for exceptional contribution in the areas of ISO certifications and compliances, and for maintaining highest standard of Internal audit with the organization. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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OneTrust Fellow of Privacy Technology
OneTrustDec 2021 
Remote Auditing (CLL)
BSI Training AcademyMar 2021
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
BSI Training AcademyMar 2020
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification
BSI Training AcademyMar 2021
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Transition Training
BSI Training AcademySept 2023
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®)
BSI Training AcademyNov 2021
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Implementer
BSI Training AcademyFeb 2020
ISO 27001:2013 Implementation
BSI Training AcademyFeb 2021- View certificate

Registered Engineer
Nepal Engineering CouncilJun 2008 
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
AXELOS Global Best PracticeJun 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Safal JoshiThe Lasting Impression Awards CloudFactory Oct 2023 Quarterly UK Regional Award for exceptional contribution to CloudFactory in the areas of ISO certifications and compliances, and for maintaining highest standard of Internal audit.
- Awarded to Safal JoshiOne Body Award CloudFactory Oct 2020 Awarded "One Body Award" 2020 - Annual Global CloudFactory Culture Award.
Languages
- enEnglish
- neNepali
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