Profile

Alisher Yuldashev

Leading Sec & Privacy Assurance to build Customer Trust and secure our AI-Native Products - Security & Trust @ ASAPP | ex-PwC

14.6

Years of Experience

Education

international business school, university of arizona eller college of management

Companies

asapp, asapp, asapp, pwc, pwc, yuldashevs, pwc, pwc, pwc

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Experience

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    2021 - Present

    asapp

    Head of Security & Privacy Assurance

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    2021 - 2021

    asapp

    INT Head of Security Assurance

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    2021 - 2021

    asapp

    Senior Staff Engineer, Security Assurance

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    2017 - 2021

    pwc

    Risk Assurance Director (focus on Technology Risk, Governance and Compliance)

    Led 30+ projects and has worked on areas of business process and IT/IS audits, SOX/SOC compliance and system controls testing for public industry leaders (F500) and promising emerging companies in Technology (software/internet/SaaS). Driving teams executing risk and control assessments including SOX and system implementations. Experienced with implementation projects and complex IT landscapes bringing diverse views to manage IT risk at scale for complex technology infrastructures. Technical experience and past projects include a variety of IT/IS and technology-related topics and compliance standards (SOX, AICPA: SOC 2, SOC 1, ISRS 4400, ISO27001, SOA, Agile, DevOps, IT strategy, IT governance, ITGC, COBIT, ITIL, etc.) and risk and controls assessments for emerging technologies, such as robotic/intelligent process automation.

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    2015 - 2017

    pwc

    Manager, Risk Assurance

    My focus is building trust and solving important problems. Currently focusing on the Industry Leaders and promising emerging companies in: - Software & Internet - Computers & Networks Areas of expertise/focus: Digital Advertising, Revenue Recognition/ Revenue automation, Media and Advertising Assurance, Commercial Assurance, Continuous Integration/Continuous delivery, Automation, IT audit, SOX, SOC 2. With personal interest in Leadership, start-ups, DevSecOps, Agile, Internet advertising, AI, app development.

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    2015 - Present

    yuldashevs

    Dad

    The most difficult and rewarding job of a lifetime!

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    2011 - 2016

    pwc

    Manager - Risk Assurance

    Led consulting and audit engagements under the following standards/frameworks: COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001, SOX, ISRS4400 and other common frameworks. Extensive focus on revenue-generating systems, mostly in-house developed (Billing engines, order automation) to both audit revenue cycles and provide value-add consulting on revenue leakage and recommended enhancements. Business process audits and optimization. Led more than 70% of IT & business process audit engagements for PwC Kazakhstan including at a role of RA engagement leader for many. Besides client-facing role had an extensive internal role: - Leading business development efforts - identification of new opportunities, establishing relationships with senior management, proposal development, contracting - Organization/team matters: recruitment, coaching, team development, deployment, methodology and internal process improvements

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    2010 - 2011

    pwc

    Senior Consultant - Systems and Process Assurance

    Was responsible for knowledge sharing & methodology development as well as IT audits, control audits (manual, automated), Data Audits (using CAATs) and Technology consulting projects. Had experience in several industries, including Telecom, Financial Services, Retail, Utilities, Energy, Oil&Gas, Consumer Products. Performed and supervised different types of work, including: - Data Assurance; - Journal Entry Testing and fraud investigation; - Network Vulnerability scanning / penetration testing; - review of IT General Controls & Business Processes; - System Implementation Assurance; Participated in several types of projects, including: - SOX related audits; - InfoSec/IT audits; - System Implementation Review; - Financial Audits; - COBIT and ITIL assessments; For strong performance and high quality deliverables together with support from senior/junior colleagues - was promoted in 1 year.

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    2008 - 2010

    pwc

    Consultant - Systems and Process Assurance

    My decision regarding the first job was based on the opportunities that the employer provides in terms of development and application of my knowledge and skills. PwC offered me a chance to experience several industries and enhance my understanding of the different businesses and the systems that they use as well as meet a lot of professionals and start to establish a network of personal contacts.

Experience

62 Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Assurance

Audit

Auditing

auditing

Business Advisory

Business Analysis

Business Development

Business Process

Business Process Improvement

CISA

COBIT

Compliance

Continuous Integration

Data Analysis

DevOps

Digital Media

Display Advertising

Emerging Technologies

Enterprise Risk Management

ERP

External Audit

Financial Audits

Financial Reporting

Github

Governance

IFRS

Internal Audit

Internal Controls

International Financial Reporting Standards (

IT Audit

IT Audit

IT Controls

IT Controls

ITIL

Leadership

Machine Learning (ML)

Management

Management Consulting

MIS

Mobile Advertising

Mobile Applications

Online Advertising

Problem solving

Quality Assurance

Revenue Recognition

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

SAP

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Security

security

Start-up Consulting

Start-ups

Startup Development

strategy

Team Leadership

Team Management

Thought Leadership

Vision

Education

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    2013 - 2014

    international business school

    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

    Financial Management

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    2003 - 2008

    university of arizona eller college of management

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

    Management Information Systems