Ola W.
Cloud & AI Security Architect | FedRAMP, HIPAA & vCISO
Regulated SaaS platforms and HealthTech companies hire me to architect cloud environments that pass FedRAMP and HIPAA audits — and stay compliant as they scale. I've reduced critical cloud misconfigurations by up to 90% and saved clients 300+ audit hours annually. Most cloud security consultants deploy tools. I secure entire operating environments — identities, workloads, AI services, and sensitive data — across AWS (including GovCloud), Azure, GCP, and OCI. My focus is operationalizing security programs so organizations consistently pass compliance audits while continuing to ship product. I work exclusively with: SaaS companies HealthTech platforms Government-adjacent programs ...where security outcomes directly affect enterprise contracts, funding, and regulatory authorization. Results From Recent Engagements ✔ Reduced critical cloud misconfigurations up to 90% ✔ Reduced enterprise risk exposure 60–90% ✔ Achieved sustained 96–99% NIST 800-53 compliance ✔ Reduced excessive IAM privileges 57% ✔ Reduced attack paths across cloud estates up to 68% ✔ Saved 300+ audit hours annually through control automation ✔ Improved MTTD 40–50% and MTTR 35–40% Credentials & Leadership Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Principal Consultant at Williams InfoSec LLC, serving Fortune 500 corporations and regulated healthcare and public-sector clients. Let’s Talk If you're preparing for a FedRAMP authorization, a HIPAA audit, or need to reduce cloud risk before an enterprise deal closes — send me a message. I typically respond within a few hours and am happy to review your architecture or compliance goals before we scope anything.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $15k
Billed in all: $17,218$17k
$7.7k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 4% in Security Operation Center
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