Justin La

Digital Risk & Compliance Specialist | Cyber Risk & Governance @ AltaGas

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

Results-driven cyber security professional with 4+ years of experience in data analytics, program governance, and cybersecurity consulting. Focused on helping executives and teams make faster, smarter decisions by delivering dashboards, KPIs, and governance frameworks that turn complex risk data into clear business outcomes. Key strengths: - Data & Analytics: Skilled in building dashboards, streamlining reporting, and using data to improve accuracy, speed, and executive visibility. - Governance & Strategy: Experienced in designing frameworks, KPIs, and processes that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and align leadership. - Leadership & Change: Proven ability to lead adoption strategies, train stakeholders, and drive organizational change across large-scale transformational programs.

Experience

  • Digital Risk & Compliance Specialist at AltaGas Ltd.
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Deloitte (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Cyber Risk Consultant
      Jan 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Delivered data-driven reporting solutions (Power BI, ServiceNow PA, Excel automation) that improved reporting accuracy and reduced reporting cycle times from weeks to days. • Defined KPIs and governance frameworks adopted by CISOs, IT Directors, and operational teams, strengthening compliance and accelerating leadership alignment. • Supported executive decision-making by preparing steering committee decks, dashboards, and program risk reports across 2 large-scale cyber transformational programs. • Led organizational change management across 24 initiatives, achieving 80% adoption of new processes and training 200+ stakeholders. • Defined performance metrics with IT leaders and cyber operational teams, improving transparency and driving stronger operational accountability. • Conducted 30+ threat risk assessments (TRA) and 20+ third-party vendor risk assessments (TPRM), aligning with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001.

    • Cyber Risk Analyst
      Sep 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      • Evaluated multiple GRC platforms helping the client define business requirements and build a business case for implementing a GRC solution within their environment. • Improved workflow efficiency by redesigning compliance reporting processes and aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. • Led cyber security training for 75+ end users across three departments, driving adoption.

  • Inside Sales and Lead Generation Coordinator at Calgary Economic Development
    May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

    • Developed processes and methodologies around the CRM system. • Spearheaded lead generation initiatives focused on the emerging life science and technology sector in Calgary.

  • Inside Sales Coordinator at Calgary Economic Development
    Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 · 6 mos

    • Spearheaded 2 lead generation initiatives focused on developing current and emerging industries in Calgary. • Supported business development managers to identify key target lists of over 200 companies within each portfolio. • Developed an investment map of Calgary documenting 1000+ investments over five years.

  • Master Data Analyst, Co-op Student at Husky Energy
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

    • Resolved over 200 master data requests monthly on an operational basis. • Developed three performance tracking dashboards through Spotfire to track KPI’s and continuous improvements. • Streamlined existing data cleanse processes through Alteryx for over 160,000 vendor masters and overall cyclical data improvements.