Esteban Miranda

Esteban Miranda Panama City, Panama — - — linkedin.com/in/emirandan emirandan.carrd.co - Professional Summary IT and audit professional with 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, and risk-based IT auditing. Strong background in evaluating internal controls, performing SOX-related testing, and managing technical projects. Skilled in cross-platform environments including SAP, Oracle, UNIX, Windows, and MacOS. Holds work permit and legal resolution to work in Panama. Certified in COBIT 5, ISO 27001, CCNA, and Scrum Master. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity. Core Skills – IT Auditing & SOX Compliance – Advanced Excel, IDEA, Power BI, VBA – Agile & Waterfall Project Management – SAP, Oracle, UNIX, Windows, MacOS – Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Network Infrastructure & Server Admin – Internal Control Testing – Technical Support and Troubleshooting Professional Experience BDO Panama — Senior IT Auditor (Contract) Dec 2024 – Jul 2025 – Led IT audits related to SOX and financial reporting, applying COBIT, COSO, and ISO 27001 frameworks. – Conducted data-driven testing using IDEA and reviewed IT general controls (GITCs) over security, change, and operations. – Prepared audit reports and remediation plans, supporting timely compliance and stakeholder alignment. KPMG Panama — Senior IT Auditor Sep 2022 – Feb 2024 – Executed testing of IT general controls (GITCs) in SOX audits across SAP, Oracle, UNIX, and Windows platforms. – Used IDEA and VBA for automation and analysis, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in control testing. – Documented findings and collaborated with audit and client teams to address high-risk IT deficiencies. TIGO Panama — IT Consultant / Project Manager Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 – Represented B2B and Digital units in IT project planning, resource allocation, and prioritization efforts. – Coordinated tasks across business and technical teams to ensure effective communication and project delivery. – Supported technology solutions for infrastructure and service optimization. EY Panama — Internal Control & Process Coordinator Sep 2018 – Jun 2019 – Audited internal processes and supported optimization of administrative, IT, and financial operations. – Led implementation of tools for reimbursement workflows across Central American entities. – Provided training and assistance to internal users for improved adoption of new systems. Municipality of San José, Costa Rica — Senior IT Auditor Jan 2011 – Mar 2017 – Performed risk-based IT audits and evaluated internal control design and operational effectiveness. – Built custom audit tools in Excel and VBA to streamline procedures and improve audit coverage. – Recommended improvements to reduce system vulnerabilities and strengthen operational security. Professional Achievements – Automated IT audit tests using Excel VBA and IDEA, improving efficiency and reducing manual testing time by approximately 40 – Conducted system configuration reviews and security assessments during SOX audits, helping clients strengthen access and change controls. – Led the implementation of improvements to the regional reimbursement request system, reducing representation expenses by 50 – Coordinated the rollout of the Business Relationship Evaluation Tool across the Central American region, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with regional goals. – Led change implementation in the reimbursement system, improving user experience and compliance with internal policies across multiple departments. Education – Master’s in Cybersecurity – OBS Business School, Spain (in progress) – Master’s in Telecommunications Networking – Univ. Latina, Costa Rica (paused) – B.Sc. in IT Project Management – UNED, Costa Rica – B.Sc. in Systems Engineering – Universidad Americana, Costa Rica – IT Auditing Specialization – University of Costa Rica Certifications COBIT 5 • ISO 27001 • CCNA • Scrum Master (SMPC) • Agile Coach • SQL Server (Training) Tools and Technologies Excel • IDEA • Power BI • VBA • SQL Server • Crystal Reports • SAP • Oracle • Linux • UNIX • Windows • MacOS • Windows Server • Active Directory • VMware • Technical Support • Networking Hardware • WordPress • TryHackMe Legal Status Panama Work Permit No. 103475 Resolution:- (authorized to work in Panama)