Paul Osifo
Covenda AI
Western Governors UniversitySenior Security Architect | AI Cybersecurity | Regulatory Compliance | Enterprise Risk Strategy | AAISM, PMP, CISM, CISA, MBA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Contact info
About
Senior Security Architect and business executive with 15+ years at the intersection of enterprise security architecture, AI cybersecurity, and commercial strategy. Currently architecting AI-native security frameworks at Covenda AI.
Key results: AI security architecture • 40% risk reduction • $100M+ assets managed • $5M revenue via single initiative • 90%+ client retention over 12 years • 4 industries
Core competencies: AI cybersecurity architecture • Threat modeling & risk assessment • Generative AI security • Strategic partnerships & alliances • GTM strategy & execution • C-suite stakeholder management • P&L ownership • Revenue growth • Cross-functional leadership • Program & portfolio management
Key results: AI security architecture • 40% risk reduction • $100M+ assets managed • $5M revenue via single initiative • 90%+ client retention over 12 years • 4 industries
Core competencies: AI cybersecurity architecture • Threat modeling & risk assessment • Generative AI security • Strategic partnerships & alliances • GTM strategy & execution • C-suite stakeholder management • P&L ownership • Revenue growth • Cross-functional leadership • Program & portfolio management
◆ Top skills
AI Security Architecture • Threat Modeling • Zero Trust • NIST CSF • HIPAA • SOC 2 • Generative AI Security
AI Security Architecture • Threat Modeling • Zero Trust • NIST CSF • HIPAA • SOC 2 • Generative AI Security
Experience
Covenda AI
Remote / FL • 3 yrs 11 mos
Senior Security Architect
Full-time
Jun 2023 – Present
- Architected enterprise-wide AI security frameworks adopted across 12+ client organizations, reducing average security risk exposure by 40% and achieving full NIST CSF, HIPAA, and SOC 2 alignment within 6 months.
- Designed reference architectures for AI/ML pipelines and generative AI integrations, establishing prompt injection defenses, model governance controls, and API security standards.
- Led security architecture reviews for 100% of major platform releases, eliminating critical pre-production vulnerabilities and reducing post-launch security incidents by 65%.
- Defined zero-trust IAM strategies and multi-cloud network segmentation across AWS and Azure, achieving 99% API security compliance.
- Translated emerging AI threat landscapes into board-ready risk frameworks, directly supporting 3 enterprise contract renewals valued at $4M+ in combined ARR.
Strategic Solutions Architect (Presales)
Full-time
Nov 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos
- Led presales security architecture engagements across 25+ enterprise prospects, converting 68% of qualified opportunities, 15% above team average.
- Designed tailored security solution proposals aligned to HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST CSF, reducing average sales cycle by 3 weeks.
- Built a security solutions playbook adopted across the full presales team, cutting solution design time by 30%.
- Partnered with product and engineering to influence 4 platform feature releases that improved competitive win rate by 22%.
Campbell Hampton Chase
Atlanta, GA • 10 yrs 11 mos
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Healthcare & PE • Full-time
Jan 2011 – Nov 2021
- Built and scaled a strategic partnership portfolio that became the firm's primary revenue engine, sustaining 90%+ client retention over 12+ years.
- Directed investment operations for a $100M+ PE real estate portfolio and reserve fund, delivering consistent above-target returns.
- Rebuilt the firm's GTM and business development strategy, driving significant growth in annual capital commitments.
- Launched and operated an IT and medical staffing division from concept to profitability.
Edwards & Ervin Group
Atlanta, GA • 5 yrs 11 mos
Director, Business Development, Strategy & Client Partnerships
Full-time
Jan 2005 – Dec 2010
- Identified and closed $5M in incremental annual revenue by repositioning underperforming client relationships.
- Built and managed a BD and investment strategy team of 6 direct reports.
- Engineered an automated quality assurance system that improved service delivery by 15%.
HP
Hewlett Packard
Atlanta, GA • 5 yrs 6 mos
Manager, Network Operations & Vendor Partnerships
Full-time
Jun 1999 – Dec 2004
- Managed technology vendor partnerships and enterprise IT operations across HP Eastern Division.
- Improved cross-functional IT performance through restructured vendor management processes.
- Built and maintained high-value client and partner relationships across technology and enterprise sectors.
Education
Harvard Business School
Executive Education – Driving Corporate Performance
May 2018
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
Executive Education – Strategy & Leadership Program
August 2017
Western Governors University
MBA, Business Administration
May 2011
Western Governors University
BS, Business Management
2008
Georgia State University
Associate of Science – Computer Science
June 2004 · Atlanta, GA
Licenses & Certifications 5
Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)
ISACA
Credential ID 1119452
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Credential ID 3142587
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA
Credential ID 0808957
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA
Credential ID 0863901
Member
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
Volunteering & Leadership
Alumni Member & Cybersecurity Education Lead
WGU Atlanta Chapter
January 2015 – Present · Atlanta, GA
Lead annual program reaching 300+ security professionals across the Southeast; mentor 20 mid-career practitioners annually into architecture and senior leadership roles.
Advisory Council Member & Technical Mentor
CyberPatriot / STEM Security Mentorship Initiative
June 2018 – Present · Atlanta, GA
Deliver cybersecurity fundamentals to 500+ students annually; established scholarship fund awarding 10 yearly grants to underserved students pursuing cybersecurity and computer science.
HTSC
Advisory Board Member
HealthTech Security Coalition
March 2020 – Present · Remote
Co-authored a security architecture reference guide adopted by 40+ health systems and digital health startups to accelerate HIPAA-compliant product delivery.
Skills
AI & Cybersecurity Architecture
AI Security ArchitectureMachine Learning Threat DetectionGenerative AI SecurityPrompt Injection DefenseModel GovernanceSecurity ArchitectureThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentSecure-by-DesignZero TrustCloud Security (AWS, Azure)IAM/IDMIncident ResponseSIEMAPI SecurityDevSecOps
Business Management
Go-to-Market StrategyOKR PlanningPortfolio ManagementExecutive Stakeholder ManagementProduct StrategyClient RetentionCross-functional LeadershipRevenue GrowthBusiness Continuity (BCP)
Digital Transformation
Agile MethodologiesAutomated WorkflowsDevSecOpsSaaSSecure SDLCIT Service Management (ITSM)Quality Management (QMS)
Compliance & Regulation
NIST CSFNIST AI RMFNIST 800-53HIPAASOC2ISO 27001PCI DSSFedRAMPHITRUSTGDPRCIS ControlsRMF
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