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Jesse H.

Jesse H.

Fractional GRC Consultant & DPO for Startups & EdTech

For startups and small companies, navigating security compliance isn't just a checkbox—it's the key to unlocking enterprise deals, building customer trust, and scaling securely. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in building practical, right-sized security and privacy programs that get you certified and sales-ready, fast. I act as a strategic partner, translating complex frameworks like SOC 2, HECVAT, and VPAT into actionable roadmaps. I handle the intricate details of compliance so you can focus on building your product and growing your business. My Core Services Include: ✅ Achieving Key Certifications & Attestations: Guiding you from readiness to final audit for frameworks that your customers demand: • HECVAT (Higher Education) • SOC 2 (Type 1 & 2) • ISO 27001 • TX-RAMP • NIST CSF • NIST 800-53 ✅ Strengthening Data Privacy & Trust: Building programs to meet complex regulatory requirements and protect your users: • GDPR • HIPAA (Health Information) • FERPA (Higher Education) ✅ Streamlining Security Operations & Sales Enablement: Developing the documentation and processes that prove your security posture: • VPAT (Accessibility) • CSA CAIQ & SIG Questionnaires • Vendor Risk Assessments (Both performing and responding to them) • NIST AI RMF (AI Risk Management) implementation ✅ Strategic Policy & Program Development: Creating the foundational documentation you need for audits and operations, including Business Continuity (BCP/DRP), Incident Response, Secure SDLC, AI Risk Management, and more. Whether you're tackling your first HECVAT questionnaire, preparing for a SOC 2 audit, or need to build a compliance program from the ground up, I provide the hands-on expertise to get it done efficiently. Ready to turn compliance from a hurdle into a competitive advantage? Let's connect.

🇺🇸Pepperell, United States$100/hr90% JSS5.00 (1)Since Feb 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
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An estimate from an earlier read

World#198,558 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,757 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$9.8k
World#198,558 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,757 / 62.1k
Per project
$9.8k
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,850 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#27,405 / 62.1k
Projects in all
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#53,151 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

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