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Natalia Kashuba Cherkasy, Ukraine
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Profile

Multifaceted top-level executive with extensive experience as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief
Security Officer (CSO) in the IT sector. Combines strategic vision with deep cybersecurity expertise and
proven leadership. Successfully led operational and security transformations, built scalable structures,
and ensured compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Holds an official license from the State Service of Special Communications of Ukraine to provide
commercial services in cryptographic and technical information protection. Certified ISO/IEC 27001
Lead Auditor and GDPR Data Protection Officer. Over 15 years of academic experience as a university
lecturer. Active in humanitarian support as the founder of a charitable foundation aiding Ukraine's
Armed Forces and war-affected civilians.

Professional Experience

Deputy General Manager / Chief Security Officer

USA – Ukraine | April 2017 – Present - Built organizational structure, operational workflows, and strategic
frameworks from the ground up. - Coordinated all departments, led weekly management meetings, and
ensured interdepartmental synergy. - Oversaw budgeting, cost control, reporting, and business
performance analysis. - Directed HR strategy: hiring, motivation, development, and retention. -
Implemented ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS; managed risk, access control, and internal audits. -
Ensured GDPR compliance and legal oversight of security operations. - Led market analysis and
introduced data-driven decision-making approaches.

Regional Director

IT Company Malkos, USA – Ukraine | August 2010 – April 2017 - Launched and operationalized a regional
branch from scratch. - Developed internal workflows and service collaboration models. - Created and
enforced localized security systems and staff safety protocols. - Built HR and recruitment department
structures; led team formation and stabilization. - Managed branch budgeting and financial reporting.

Lecturer, Department of Information Security

Cherkasy State Technological University | October 2004 – August 2023 - Delivered lectures, labs, and
supervised diploma projects in information security. - Developed and updated curricula, instructional
materials, and assessment tools. - Published academic articles and participated in scientific conferences
and faculty development.

Founder

Charitable Foundation "Mother’s Embrace and Father’s Shoulder" | February 2022 – Present - Lead
humanitarian efforts and support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. - Coordinate a volunteer team across

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logistics, procurement, and military engagement. - Designed custom field rations for front-line
deployment. - Provide ongoing assistance to civilians in conflict zones.

Education

Master’s in Telecommunications Systems and Networks
Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics | Sep 1998 – Jul 2004

Master’s in Law (Law Enforcement)
National University "Odesa Law Academy" | Sep 2019 – Jul 2024

Certifications & Licenses

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
• GDPR Data Protection Officer – Professional Evaluation and Certification Board
• Certified Trainer – ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (CT07214042024) – Valid until April 17, 2027
• CCNA Cybersecurity Operations – Cisco Networking Academy, March 27, 2023
• Government License (Derzhspetszvyazok) – Cryptographic and Technical Information
Protection

Courses & Professional Development

• Data Protection Specialist Training (2019)
• GDPR Workshop with Stanislav Kovalenko (2019)
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Prep Course (2019)
• Security IT 3.0 – Information Security in IT Business (2018)
• Digital Law 4.0 – Legal Aspects of IT Business (2018)
• Business Process Implementation – Oleksandr Pryshyn (2017)
• HR Director Course – LABA, Mykhailo Prytula (2018)
• City Business School (2016):
• Conflict & Stress Management
• Core Management Skills
• Managerial Effectiveness
• M&A Strategy
• Effective Decision-Making
• Time Management & Delegation

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