Leigh Kovar
Development
West Virginia, United States
Skills
Python
About
Leigh Kovar's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). Leigh also has skills associated with Insurance & Finance Managers (Insurance and Finance). Leigh Kovar has 14 years of work experience.
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Work Experience
Principal Risk Analyst
Infinitive
September 2021 - September 2022
- Executed transformational initiatives for critical business processes (cloud operations data quality management and product lifecycle management) and Cyber SIEM environments Performed comprehensive data analysis of current processes, risks, and controls to aid in C-Suite-level decision making Provided process improvement points and implementation plans in Cyber and Cloud (AWS, GCP, and Azure) environments Modified, created, and implemented new processes, risks, and controls in high risk areas of business and technology Created reports via spreadsheets, visualizations, and PowerPoints to document status and key metrics for simultaneous engagements Contributed heavily to internal business initiatives via recruiting, mentoring, competency training, and large event planning
Technology Risk Consultant
Ernst & Young, LLP
October 2019 - September 2021
- Consulted with technology-based organizations and service organizations on best-practice methodologies through the assessment of client's security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data and financially significant information Incorporated business intelligence and analysis to drive efficiencies and provide more timely and comprehensive risk insights Managed responsibilities, work expectations, and served as a senior point-of-contact for interns, staff, and off-shore teams Collaborated with corporate management to establish close relationships and assess, reduce, mitigate, and manage risk Performed analysis and documentation of business, financial, and technical processes (i.e., technology, governance, risk and compliance); and supported the planning, fieldwork, and performance management of various engagements at a time
Tax Intern
Jerry Love CPA, LLC
January 2019 - August 2019
- Participated in the inner workings of a tax-oriented business, including administrative/office duties and client engagement
Student Enrollment and Recruiting Assistant
Abilene Christian University
January 2010 - December 2018
- August 2017 - November 2018 Collected, organized, and analyzed enrollment data for data analytics research related to recruitment Provided proactive communication to and tracked engagements with prospective, incoming, and current students Led, organized, and supported campus visits, tours, and departmental visits and promotional business and university-wide events
Career Transition - Software Developer
Planned Break
September 2022 - Present
- Completed the following courses: ○ Harvard CS50: X, Python, Web Development, SQL, Cybersecurity ○ Various Udemy, Coursera, Codecademy, etc. courses related to backend, frontend, and web development Projects: ○ Created a NYT Wordle-like command line application. In the process of locally developing a frontend interface. ○ Developed an API to access book and personal circulation data from the Libby application. ○ Website creation (leighkovar.com) - currently in development ○ Creating a database of sunscreens and all associated data to help users determine based on experience and personal knowledge of skin which sunscreen is right for them - currently in development
Education
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Business Administration
August 2016 - May 2019
