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I'm Katrina Patterson

GRC & QA Specialist | Cybersecurity Analyst | Data Scientist | Full-Stack Web Developer
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Detail-oriented and tech-savvy professional bridging the gap between Software Engineering, Security, and Compliance. Specialized in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Quality Assurance (QA), Data Science, and full-stack web development.
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Qualifications

Certifications

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

2026

CompTIA A+

Hardware & Software Operations

2026

CompTIA Sec+

Information Security Fundamentals

2026

CompTIA CySA+

Cybersecurity Analyst

2026

My Expertise

My Skills

Web & App

Django 6, DRF & Tenants100%
Python100%
SQL (PostgreSQL)100%
TailwindCSS, HTMX & DaisyUI100%

GRC, Security & QA

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)90%
QA Testing & Automation85%
Security Auditing (CySA+)95%
Risk Assessment & Mitigation90%
Data Analysis & Python80%

IT Operations

IT Compliance Incident Response Vulnerability Triage QA Testing Lifecycle Security Tooling Access & Identity Proofing

Portfolio

My Work

Fraud Detection

Fraud Detection Engine

Risk & Compliance Automation

Real-time system actively identifying policy breaches, automating compliance rules, and mitigating financial risk via ML.

Python Kafka Faust Docker
Identity Resolution

Identity Resolution

KYC / AML Fraud Mitigation

Graph-based resolution engine enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and preventing multi-accounting vulnerabilities.

Python NetworkX FastAPI FingerprintJS
Sports Prediction

McHale’s Analytics

Automated QA Pipeline

Rigorous automated data testing schema and quality assurance pipeline ensuring high-fidelity sports data scraping.

Pandas Selenium XGBoost Streamlit
K-Electronics

K-Electronics POS

Secure RBAC Architecture

Implementation of strict Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), secure tenant isolation, and auditable financial reporting.

Django HTMX PostgreSQL Tailwind

Social Proof

Client Testimonials

"A rare talent who bridges the gap between complex backend engineering and rigorous security compliance. Her work on our tenant isolation architecture was flawless."

Leonard Specter

"Her full-stack development skills with Django and HTMX produced a POS system that is both incredibly fast and secured against modern attack vectors. Outstanding work."

Tobias Finch

"The identity resolution engine she built using Graph Analytics solved a multi-accounting problem that had plagued us for years. Incredible problem-solving skills."

Maya Okafor

"She handled our CySA+ level security triage during a critical update. Her calm demeanor and technical depth saved our team from a potential disaster. Phenomenal work."

Isabella Rossi

"Katrina's understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance makes her an invaluable asset to any engineering team. She ensures security is 'baked in' from day one."

Alicia Keyser

"The automated QA pipeline she designed for our enterprise platform reduced our release cycle time by 30% while increasing overall code quality. A brilliant engineer."

Franklin Wu

"Sharp, technical, and security-focused. The brutalist dashboard she developed for our internal tools is as functional as it is visually striking. Highly recommended."

Victor Stone

"A rare talent who bridges the gap between complex backend engineering and rigorous security compliance. Her work on our tenant isolation architecture was flawless."

Leonard Specter

"Her full-stack development skills with Django and HTMX produced a POS system that is both incredibly fast and secured against modern attack vectors. Outstanding work."

Tobias Finch

"The identity resolution engine she built using Graph Analytics solved a multi-accounting problem that had plagued us for years. Incredible problem-solving skills."

Maya Okafor

"She handled our CySA+ level security triage during a critical update. Her calm demeanor and technical depth saved our team from a potential disaster. Phenomenal work."

Isabella Rossi

"Katrina's understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance makes her an invaluable asset to any engineering team. She ensures security is 'baked in' from day one."

Alicia Keyser

"The automated QA pipeline she designed for our enterprise platform reduced our release cycle time by 30% while increasing overall code quality. A brilliant engineer."

Franklin Wu

"Sharp, technical, and security-focused. The brutalist dashboard she developed for our internal tools is as functional as it is visually striking. Highly recommended."

Victor Stone

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New York City, NY

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Katrina Patterson

Katrina Patterson

GRC & QA Specialist | Cybersecurity Analyst
Data Scientist | Full-Stack Web Developer

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