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Einārs Ozols

Riga

Summary

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with 4+ years of experience in ISO/IEC 27001 implementation, SOC 2 readiness, and vendor risk management. Proficient in translating regulatory requirements into effective operational practices. Experienced with compliance platforms such as Drata, Hyperproof, and OneTrust. Strong technical background supported by software development education and ongoing industry certifications.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Specialist / GRC Analyst

Printful Inc.
Riga
04.2024 - Current
  • Lead ISO/IEC 27001:2022 implementation and successful certification process.
  • Manage SOC 2 Type 1 readiness using Drata, Hyperproof, and OneTrust.
  • Conduct quarterly risk assessments and manage ISMS lifecycle via Notion and OneTrust.
  • Use Workday to monitor security training participation and completion rates across the company.
  • Design and deliver structured awareness programs using Infosec, reinforced with phishing simulations (Hoxhunt).
  • Maintain policy documentation, incident response plans, and audit logs aligned with GDPR and NIS 2 directives.
  • Support continuity planning and internal audits in compliance with NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO standards.

ISO Advisor

TestDevLab
Riga
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Delivered ISO/IEC 27001:2013/2022 implementation consulting to over 30 clients.
  • Conducted risk assessments, GAP analyses, and internal ISMS audits.
  • Authored and maintained policy documentation, procedures, and audit artifacts.
  • Provided client advisory on NIS 2, GDPR, supplier vetting, and external audit prep.
  • Facilitated security awareness training and ISO readiness onboarding sessions.

Customer Support Specialist – SaaS Transition Role

Printify
Riga
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Delivered Tier 1 support in a high-volume SaaS e-commerce platform.
  • Collaborated with product/tech teams, sparking transition into compliance and security.
  • Gained hands-on experience with ticketing systems and structured service documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Railroad Transport

Riga Technical University
Riga
07.2017

1st Level Professional Education - Software Development

Alberta College
Riga

Skills

  • GRC platforms: Drata, Hyperproof, and OneTrust
  • Awareness and LMS tools: Infosec IQ, Hoxhunt, Workday
  • Collaboration: Notion, Google Workspace, and Slack
  • Frameworks: ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF 20, GDPR (working knowledge), NIS 2
  • Domains: risk management, internal auditing, vendor compliance, policy development, security awareness
  • Tools: Bitsight, Jira, Confluence

Certification

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor – In Progress (Expected 2025)
  • CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor – Planned (End 2025 / Early 2026)

Languages

Latvian – Native, English – Fluent, Russian – Fluent

Timeline

Compliance Specialist / GRC Analyst

Printful Inc.
04.2024 - Current

ISO Advisor

TestDevLab
09.2021 - 04.2024

Customer Support Specialist – SaaS Transition Role

Printify
10.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor’s Degree - Railroad Transport

Riga Technical University

1st Level Professional Education - Software Development

Alberta College
Einārs Ozols