Mohammad Movahedi

Experience

The Globe and Mail — Data Protection & Security Specialist

Sep 2024 – Present · Toronto, Canada · Hybrid

Monitored and investigated security alerts across enterprise platforms including CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Arctic Wolf, Palo Alto Firewall, and Microsoft 365.
Led privacy breach response and documentation with legal and business teams.
Maintained master data inventory and improved vendor data completeness.
Managed consent and cookie compliance using the Ketch platform.
Conducted Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supported MDR/EDR initiatives.

The Globe and Mail — Data Protection Specialist (Contract)

Mar 2024 – Sep 2024 · Toronto, Canada

Reviewed SOC 2 reports and third-party vendor security documentation.
Supported privacy and security initiatives for responsible data usage.
Completed hands-on cybersecurity incident response training.

TELUS — Data Governance Analyst

Jul 2023 – Mar 2024 · Remote

Managed TELUS enterprise privacy and risk platform (OneTrust).
Automated PIAs and Secure by Design reviews.
Trained 450+ stakeholders on privacy and governance processes.
Ensured compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and Quebec Law 25.

TELUS — Data Governance Analyst Intern

Jan 2023 – Jul 2023 · Hybrid

Developed data governance policies and quality controls.
Performed data quality audits and data mapping initiatives.
Implemented OneTrust integrations.

Space Age — Entrepreneur in Residence

Mar 2022 – Jun 2022 · Toronto, Canada

Built and executed a nonprofit business plan supporting Ukrainian charities.
Launched a subscription-based data-driven newsletter.
Delivered insights through cross-project data analysis.

Nabz Va Darman Co. — IT & Office Administrator

May 2019 – Dec 2021 · Tehran, Iran

Managed IT infrastructure, databases, and internal systems.
Analyzed sales data and defined KPIs.
Improved customer satisfaction through feedback analysis.

Licenses & Certifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

Advanced certification in process improvement and quality management.

OneTrust Fellow & GRA

Certification in data privacy, governance, and risk assessment.

Cybersecurity Certificate

Foundational principles of cybersecurity and information protection.

Education

Northeastern University — M.S. in Data Analytics (Machine Learning)

Jan 2022 – Apr 2024 · GPA: 3.6

Focused on data mining, statistical modeling, big data analytics, and machine learning algorithms.
Developed strong analytical and communication skills to support data-driven decision-making.
Active member of the Northeastern Data Scientists Society, participating in workshops and hackathons.
Engaged in Book Club and Global Village to expand cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives.

K. N. Toosi University of Technology — B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

GPA: 3.5

Specialized in optimizing industrial systems involving people, machines, and materials.
Applied operations research, time & motion studies, and quality control techniques.
Active in the Scientific Association of Industrial Engineering and community volunteering.

Projects

Selected projects from my coursework, personal, and professional experience.

Experiential Network Project – AI/Machine Learning LiDAR Application in Solar Energy

Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 · Northeastern University

Collaborated on a project to revolutionize solar energy assessments using LiDAR data from Google Solar API and partner APIs.
Applied ML techniques in Python for data processing, creating JSON files, and mapping solar panel positions to automate assessments.

Python · Machine Learning · Data Science · JavaScript

360 Final Project – Innovation in Leadership

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 · Northeastern University

Focused on practical implementation of new goods/services through structured innovation processes (clarification, ideation, development, implementation).
Led the project to align customer needs, organizational processes, and innovation outcomes effectively.

Project Management · Leadership · Business Innovation

Experiential Network Project – Dynamic Trust for IoT in Healthcare

May 2022 – Jul 2022 · Northeastern University / Revolutionary Integration Group Inc.

Developed a validated trust methodology for a healthcare IoT startup, integrating analytics for multi-agent networks.
Produced technical reports and implemented dynamic trust on agents in distributed networks.

Artificial Intelligence · Cybersecurity · IoT · Data Analytics

Construction Consulting Profitability Analysis

Jan 2019 – May 2019 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Conducted feasibility study and strategic plan to enhance profitability for a construction consulting company.
Provided actionable recommendations based on analysis of company data and operations.

Project Control · Microsoft Office · Business Analysis

Manufacturing Excellence through Simulation (Case Study)

Sep 2018 – Jan 2019 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Performed motion and time studies to identify inefficiencies and optimize factory layout for the Aabsal factory model.
Developed targeted solutions for manufacturing process improvements.

Project Control · Microsoft Office · Process Optimization

Manufacturing Efficiency through Motion and Time Study

Jan 2018 – May 2018 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Analyzed AC35 evaporative cooler production line, identifying areas to improve efficiency.
Created detailed process maps and documentation to optimize operations.

Microsoft Office · Process Analysis · Communication

Emersun Industries Strategic Analysis

Dec 2017 – Jan 2018 · K. N. Toosi University of Technology

Analyzed sales, stock market value, and market news to evaluate management strategies.
Delivered actionable insights with strong research and analytical skills under tight deadlines.

Six Sigma · Microsoft Office · Strategic Analysis

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