AJ Yawn is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in compliance and risk management, currently serving as Partner in Charge of Product & Innovation at Armanino LLP since February 2023 and as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor since August 2022. Previously, AJ founded and served as CEO of ByteChek from March 2020 to February 2023. AJ has also held various advisory and board positions, including as a Founding Board Member of the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals and as a Principal at Coalfire, where extensive experience in leading compliance assessments for Fortune 10 organizations was gained. Military service as a Captain in the US Army further complements AJ's professional journey, alongside a collegiate basketball career at Florida State University, which included participation in NCAA tournaments. AJ holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Technology Management from Georgetown University.