Open to opportunities

Hi, I'm Matthew Loyd.
Aspiring GRC Analyst

I turn security frameworks into practical, working programs — risk assessments, control mappings, policies, and the automation that keeps them running.

A bit about me

I'm building a career in Governance, Risk & Compliance with a technical edge. I'm interested in how security programs actually help a business win trust — not just pass audits.

I'm currently completing CompTIA Security+ and building a portfolio of hands-on GRC projects around a fictional fintech SaaS company, covering SOC 2 readiness, risk management, and compliance automation.

📍 Fresno, CA

What I work with

Frameworks

  • SOC 2
  • NIST CSF 2.0
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • PCI DSS

GRC Practice

  • Risk Assessment
  • Control Mapping
  • Policy Writing
  • Vendor Risk
  • Audit Readiness

Technical

  • Python
  • Git & GitHub
  • Linux
  • AWS Fundamentals
  • Markdown

Things I've built

Complete

Portfolio Website

This site. Built with Astro, versioned on GitHub, deployed on Vercel. Stack chosen for low dependency and maintenance risk.

AstroGitHubVercel
Planned

SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Gap assessment for a fictional fintech SaaS company against the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, with a prioritized remediation roadmap.

SOC 2Gap AnalysisRisk
Planned

Risk Register & Methodology

Risk assessment following NIST SP 800-30: asset inventory, threat scenarios, likelihood/impact scoring, and treatment plans.

NIST 800-30Risk Management
Planned

Compliance Evidence Collector

Python tool that gathers configuration evidence and maps it to controls, reducing manual audit prep.

PythonAutomationGRC Engineering

Credentials

CompTIA Security+

In progress · Expected Nov 2026

Let's connect

I'm looking for opportunities in GRC and security compliance. If you're hiring or want to talk shop, reach out.