Rayan Alajmi

Principal Auditor

Driven IT & Cybersecurity audit leader with a deep focus on strategic alignment, risk management, governance excellence, and enabling organizations to operate securely and efficiently.

Professional Summary

Experienced audit and project management professional specializing in IT governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise performance. Skilled in evaluating organizational controls, implementing risk-based audit programs, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and driving operational improvement.

Known for analytical depth, strategic mindset, and the ability to translate business objectives into measurable outcomes that enhance performance, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

Experience

05/2025 – Present

Principal Auditor

ELM

05/2025 – Present

Principal Auditor

ELM

Lead audits covering IT governance, cybersecurity, enterprise strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Implement evidence-driven audit procedures aligned with IPPF, IIA, ISO 27001, and NCA ECC-2:2024.
Provide strategic insights to executive committees based on risk, performance, and governance findings.

11/2023 – 05/2025

Project Manager

BSF Capital

Led the digital rebranding transformation for BSF Capital.
Delivered complex financial projects on time, with strong vendor and risk management.
Supported IT operations in high-pressure environments with heavy unplanned workload.
Aligned project portfolios with organizational priorities and business roadmaps.

11/2023 – 05/2025

Project Manager

BSF Capital

04/2023 – 11/2023

Software Engineering Manager

Confidential

04/2023 – 11/2023

Software Engineering Manager

Confidential

Led and managed a development team of 10+ engineers, improving collaboration and delivery.
Mentored engineering staff, supporting career progression and strengthening technical capabilities.
Presented project updates and risks to executives using clear, audience-specific communication.

09/2020 – 04/2023

Technical Lead

Confidential

Defined and implemented architectural patterns, reducing technical debt by 30%.
Enhanced development workflows and increased overall efficiency by 25%.
Guided engineering teams on scalable architecture, integration, and code quality practices.

09/2020 – 04/2023

Technical Lead

Confidential

02/2020 – 08/2021

Full Stack Developer

Confidential

02/2020 – 08/2021

Full Stack Developer

Confidential

Developed and optimized web applications, improving performance by 40%.
Collaborated with UX/UI teams to deliver seamless, user-centered product experiences.

11/2019 – 01/2020

Data Management Engineer

Schlumberger

11/2019 – 01/2020

Data Management Engineer

Schlumberger

Optimized databases, improving data retrieval performance by over 90%.
Coordinated with PMO teams on data-related deliverables and scope planning.
Documented and standardized data management processes to support knowledge transfer.

10/2018 – 01/2019

Software Engineer (Part-Time)

Baker Hughes

10/2018 – 01/2019

Software Engineer (Part-Time)

Baker Hughes

Automated key processes, resulting in a 90% increase in operational efficiency.
Played a pivotal role in software development project, adhering to best coding practices and contributing to cross-functional team efforts.