GRC, (IT/OT) Cybersecurity Analysis & Data Science

  • My goal is to empower cybersecurity with AI and machine learning and gain the knowledge on how to align them with future GRC controls.
  • Analyze risks, data, build practical tools, and ship results fast.
  • 40,000+vulnerabilities analyzed
  • < 3 minfirewall recovery
  • ~900controls implemented

About

Portrait of Ryan Al‑Zhrani

I’m Rayan Al-Zhrani, a cybersecurity and data-driven problem solver focused on operational technology environments and GRC. I’ve analyzed 40,000+ vulnerabilities, implemented ~900 security controls, and helped drive recovery plans that reduced firewall restoration to under three minutes. At SEC, I led a compliance audit on a critical server and automated an NCA corrective action plan workflow to improve tracking, reporting, and audit readiness. My work has been recognized by Kemya’s President, along with two certificates of appreciation. I enjoy turning messy data into clear decisions and building practical tools that deliver measurable outcomes through structured planning, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.

Achievements

  • Analyzed 40,000+ vulnerabilities end‑to‑end
  • Reduced firewall recovery time to < 3 minutes
  • Implemented ~900 controls across environments
  • Recognition by Kemya’s President for contributions
  • Two certificates of appreciation for impact
Ryan Al‑Zhrani with colleagues during a recognition event at Kemya
Team recognition — contributions acknowledged by (SABIC‑ExxonMobil) Kemya’s leadership.

Projects

Vulnerability Management Tool

Automated tracking and reporting for 40,000+ vulnerabilities, streamlining remediation visibility for teams and leadership.

KSUChatbot

A campus assistant that answers common questions with concise responses and structured handoffs when needed.

Fake News Detector

Classifies articles by credibility signals and highlights the features driving each decision.

PassCheck

Password strength analyzer with clear visual feedback and actionable guidance.

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AutoOracle

A recommendation tool that turns user preferences into practical, ranked options with simple explanations.

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OT anomaly detector

An OT anomaly detection model that monitors industrial network or process data to identify deviations from normal operational behavior and flag potential cybersecurity threats in real time.

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SportConnect

Sport-Connect is a software that uses matchmaking to connect people for sport activities. It focuses on finding a suitable person by tracking one's behavior. It utilizes technologies to further increase the accuracy of matchmaking.

Work Timeline

  1. KSU — Information Systems (Data Science track)

    Foundation in data analysis, big data analysis, networks, programming, information security, and ML fundamentals.

  2. Kemya (SABIC‑ExxonMobil JV) — OT Cybersecurity Internship (2025:Jan-Jul)

    Vulnerability management, firewall recovery planning, Recreating the GRC document for OT Cybersecurity(SHEM Electroinc Systems security), dashboards, and compliance evidence collection.

  3. Saudi Electricity Company (via Emircom) — Cybersecurity Analyst (GRC) (2025/12-Current)

    Led a compliance audit on a critical server (hardening, access control, logging, and backup/restore readiness), delivered a prioritized findings report, and automated an NCA corrective action plan tracker to improve ownership, due dates, status reporting, and audit readiness.

Courses & Certificates

Microsoft

AI & ML

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STC

Cybersecurity Incident Response

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ICE

Industrial OT Cybersecurity Foundation

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KSU

Machine Learning for Heart Diseases Detection — Issues & Challenges

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Skills

Programming

  • R
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL

Technical

  • Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Automation
  • Dashboards
  • Problem‑Solving: root‑cause, hypothesis‑driven, first‑principles, Pareto 80/20, rapid prototyping
  • Research & solution discovery

Soft Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Responsibility
  • Persuasion
  • Confidence
  • Collaboration
  • Openness to Feedback
  • Time Management
  • Fast Learning
  • Ideation
  • Analysis
  • Discipline