Whitney Pergram

Background

About Whitney Pergram

As a Data Breach Specialist and Privacy and Data Protection Risk Analyst, I build upon 10+ years of experience in database management, editorial precision, and compliance—beginning in publishing and evolving into high-stakes data protection, privacy work, and AI-driven projects. My background in research and documentation naturally led me to breach mitigation, metadata governance, and regulatory compliance. With a solutions-driven approach, I bring measurable value to complex, compliance-sensitive workflows. I specialize in aligning data protection strategies with evolving regulatory frameworks—including GDPR, PHIPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA, CPA, and CCPA—while optimizing metadata governance and breach response across cloud-based and AI-integrated systems. Working with consulting firms, academic institutions, non-profits, authors, and publishers across the globe, I have: Document Review and Metadata Management: Analyzed complex metadata and classified sensitive information, helping remote teams deliver high-volume, high-stakes projects ahead of schedule and under budget. 🧠 PII Detection and LLM Training: Collaborated on cross-functional team to train Large Language Model (LLM) for PII detection. My editorial background and regulatory acumen have been essential in refining the model’s capacity to support real-world privacy compliance. 13M+ Words Managed in Publishing Projects: Managed 13M+ words across 45 annual volumes for the Literature Criticism Series, generating and tracking 60–100 contracts per volume. Conducted original research and assigned 200+ academic contributors for Disability Experiences: Memoirs, Autobiographies, and Other Personal Narratives, a title that received: Dartmouth Medal Honorable Mention PROSE Awards Finalist Compliance Projects Tied to $15.5M+ in Funding: Developed successful marketing materials to demonstrate company compliance, document and report appropriate use of $15.5 million SC JEDA Economic Development Revenue Bond, and secure continued funding of planned construction phases and complex expansions. Whether collaborating on LLM training for PII detection, ensuring eDiscovery accuracy under litigation hold, or driving QC and advising on internal audits, I deliver scalable solutions rooted in risk analysis and operational efficiency. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a professional who brings both precision and purpose to every project. For project proposals and recruiting offers, please message me on LinkedIn.