Sonal Kasliwal
Email: sonalk@uw.edu Cell: +1 650 336 5797
Summary Recent graduate with experience in enterprise information security risk management and framework,
technology risk assessment, security policy planning and compliance, training and awareness program,
evidence based management, project planning and management seeking for position in Governance, Risk and
Compliance.
Education Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership, University of Washington, USA October, 2015 – August, 2016
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering), MITS, India June, 2007 – August, 2011
Work
Experience
Nordstrom – Security Intern in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) June, 2016 – August, 2016
 Established Risk Assessment and Management program using ISO 31000 and NIST 800 series.
 Increased productivity, effectiveness and relevance of the security program by simplifying security
policies and standards using evidence based research. Developed standards for Risk management,
eDiscovery and Employee Background Checks.
 Increased Risk Assessment efficiency 25% by evaluating business performance through risk management
framework, risk register and risk scorecards.
Boeing – Capstone Project June, 2016 – August, 2016
 Directed research on existing password policy and tailored it to fit company’s need. With the use of Red
Team’s tools and process, determined current password strength and based on results suggested
improvements to the current password policy. The study resulted in standards being updated.
University of Washington Project – Asset Protection and Vulnerability Detection October, 2015 – December, 2015
 A team of UW Tacoma MCL Program with diverse professional background conducted an information
assurance assessment on a private organization. The process included reviewing public websites sending
targeted phishing emails, dumpster diving and getting physical access to office building. Using the results
and industry standards we recommended enhancements.
eBizneeds Internet Solutions – Program Manager July, 2013 – January, 2014
 Reduced turnaround time by 35% throughout SDLC by streamlining processes throughout organization.
 Created business value by exploring new opportunities in web development and UX/UI design field using
Elance and Freelancer optimizing resource usage by 15%.
Neuerung Techsoft – Project Manager November, 2011 – July, 2013
 Led mobile app development and design team through six major projects on Android and iOS platforms.
 Increased application development efficiency by implementing tools for functional flows and wireframes.
 Maintained client-company communication for over a year. I used my external communicator role with a
manager role by streamlining information flow and balancing priorities.
University
Courses
 Networking and Internet Security
 Information Assurance, Risk
Management and Security Strategies
 Leadership and Team Dynamics
 Organizational Change and
Strategy
 Project Management
 Cybersecurity Management
Technical
Skills
 Security frameworks – NIST 800-30, ISO 31010, ISO 27001
 Project Management Tools – Microsoft Project, Basecamp, Asana, Jira
 Programming/Technologies – HTML, CSS, Balsamiq