Amanda Naraine, Cisa, Cdpse
About Amanda Naraine, Cisa, Cdpse
Amanda Naraine is a Senior Consultant in Technology Audit & Advisory (Financial Services) at Protiviti, with a strong background in IT auditing and certifications in CISA and CDPSE.
Professional Experience at Protiviti
Amanda Naraine currently holds the position of Technology Audit & Advisory (Financial Services) Senior Consultant at Protiviti. She joined the company in 2021. Her role involves providing expert technology audit and advisory services within the financial services sector. This position leverages her extensive experience in risk assessment, compliance, and audit processes.
Previous Roles at PwC
Before joining Protiviti, Amanda worked at PwC, where she held two significant roles. As a Digital Assurance & Transparency Senior Associate in 2021 for three months, she supported digital transformation initiatives. Prior to that, she served as a Risk Assurance - Experienced Associate - Financial Services from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area. In this capacity, she focused on risk management and assurance services within financial institutions.
Educational Background in Business and Technology
Amanda Naraine earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She further pursued her education at the University of Maryland Global Campus, achieving a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and Information Systems from 2015 to 2017. This solid educational foundation underpins her expertise in both business and information technology.
Certifications in Information Systems and Data Privacy
Amanda Naraine is certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). These certifications are testament to her expertise in information systems auditing and data privacy solutions. They enhance her qualifications for roles that require stringent analysis and compliance with information systems and data privacy regulations.
Early Career in IT and Project Coordination
Amanda's career began with various internships and roles that built her foundation in IT and project coordination. She has worked as a Web Developer at Broadway Baker in 2013 and as a Software Development & Testing Intern at Viacom in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Telecommunications Consultant at UBM plc in 2014-2015 and as an IT Project Coordinator/Administrator at Mini-Circuits from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in different aspects of IT and project management.