Pavlos Papalexiou - Technology Senior Consultant, KPMG

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Work Background

KPMGSenior Technology Advisor

Oct. 2022Brussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumAs a project and team leader at KPMG, I have led SOx audit engagements for EU and US listed entities, ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements, and representing KPMG to C-level clients’ executives, presenting our deliverables and results in a professional and articulate manner. Managing a team of approximately 10 individuals, overseeing their time and project management are some of my responsibilities. I am a core team member of Control Integration consultation and which focuses on the integration and compliance with frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SWIFT CSCF, FSMA, SOC2 and others. As part of my responsibilities, I perform Quality Assurance reviews of the work completed for the projects I lead, ensuring that we deliver top-quality results.

DeloitteInformation Technology Audit Senior Consultant

Aug. 2022 - Oct. 2022Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

DeloitteInformation Technology Audit Consultant

Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2022Brussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumAs a consultant within Information Technology Risk Consultancy of the Risk Advisory department, in Deloitte Belgium, I have been involved in several projects, with most of my time being dedicated in auditing financial institutes, including some of the biggest central banks, authorities and organizations (worldwide). Some of the main responsibilities and tasks performed during these projects are: -> Taking responsibility for the whole lifecycle of an on-site/remote inspection performed to the organizations, against several Security Control Frameworks, as a Lead Auditor. -> Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other Deloitte firms (globally). -> Reviewing the ROWD (Record of Work Done) by the co-auditors. -> Participating in other type of audits (e.g. Data Integrity Audits, with very big datasets), where I need to quickly adapt to the needing of each project and to perform (successfully) tasks which are out of my "comfort zone" and my "theoretical" knowledge. -> Acting as a team leader for team members involved on each inspection (including performing performance evaluations). -> Managing and coordinating the daily tasks of each inspection, while ensuring strict compliance with all applicable deadlines. -> Creating/Improving Processes, Trainings & Training Guides, SOPs, Testing Procedures, RCMs (Risk Control Matrix), Templates, etc.

Greek ArmyResearch and Informatics Corps Private

Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2020Véroia, Central Macedonia, Greece-> Administration and support for both the Division Headquarters Intranet and the Local Node of the Hellenic Army's C4I System, with emphasis to confidentiality and security, due to the highly classified nature of the data involved. -> Transfer, installation, configuration and support of computer systems and the network in a National Joint Military Exercise. -> Overseeing the application of the Information Security Policies of the Hellenic Army, including management of critical data backup and synchronizations. -> Providing front-office technical support to the Division Headquarters staff on a 24/7 basis. -> Providing back-office technical support and service; maintenance and retrofitting of workstations, as well as on-site equipment repairs and troubleshooting computer related problems. -> Management and troubleshooting of the relevant network equipment (servers, routers, switches, printers, etc.) -> Mapping, expanding and restructuring of the local network infrastructure. -> Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring of Cisco devices and server virtual machines. -> Structured cabling design and installation ab origine. -> Upgrading and configuring file servers. -> Management and support of data and image transfers.

Greek ArmyResearch and Informatics Corps Private

Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020Kilkís, Central Macedonia, GreeceAfter the training in the 71st Airmobile Brigade, I was selected as one of the few Classified Soldiers to join the Research and Informatics Corps of the Hellenic Army, serving at the MPSOTC, which is a PfP Training Centre which has been recognized by NATO SG with the name «PfP Training Centre in Greece». Additionally, it is recognized by the UN and conducts the UN Military Observers’ Course. -> Brigade's Operations HQ Assistant. -> Responsible for the everyday needs of the Brigade's Executive Offices. -> Responsible for the Brigade's smooth and correct operation during the non-working hours.

Greek ArmyPrivate

Oct. 2019 - Nov. 2019Kilkis, Central Macedonia, GreeceAs a soldier, I was called to serve in the 71st Airmobile Brigade "Pontus", which is an Airmobile Brigade of the Hellenic Army. It is a part of the NATO Response Force (NRF) and the HELBROC BG. Τhe members of the Brigade wear the so-called and famous red beret and the units of the Brigade carry out a full cycle of training with emphasis in the following areas: -> Physical Military Training -> Individual Advanced Tactics and Advanced Weapons Training -> Advanced Shooting Training -> Landmines -> Special Night Training -> Collaboration and Training with Helicopters and Cargo Planes -> Airmobile operations in various live exercises -> Training in Peace support operations and operations in built up areas (The above are all part of the Special Forces training).

Obelis GroupCustomer Relations Representative

Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2019Brussels Area, BelgiumI was thrilled to be a part of the creation of the Customer Relations department, including the creation and implementation of procedures, tools, SOPs, setting KPIs, etc. I contributed to the development of the department by taking initiatives and deploying the most effective and innovative methods in the field, always reaching (and exceeding) all the KPIs of the department. I was responsible for providing high-quality services to more than 1000 clients, as well as for dealing with the most crucial and difficult cases of the company (complaints, terminations, negotiations support on important deals, etc.). Additionally, my supervisor and myself had the full ownership of the VIP clientele (quotes, communication, promotions), acting as a single point of contact for them. Part of my daily responsibilities included preparing presentations for board meetings, providing accurate data and contributing on ISO implementation, ensuring compliance with procedures for internal and external audits. Additionally, I was also performing project management activities, and I was responsible for the coordination of the daily tasks and the performance of 6 interns, acting as their point of contact for them and reporting to the manager of my department.

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