
Carlos Lara Z
@carloslaraz
Project Manager and Product Owner at Claro Colombia, who reduced legacy payment application times by 45%.
What I'm looking for
At Claro Colombia, I worked as Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Agilism Lead on the reengineering of the payment gateway. I reduced legacy payment application times by 45% and improved the payment reconciliation process by 35%.
At Claro Colombia, I facilitated agile ceremonies under SAFe and Scrum and supported agile adoption across more than 10 organizational teams. I prioritized product backlogs, aligned work with business objectives, and helped teams deliver continuous value.
At Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, I led digital transformation initiatives for the FEPC project, automating processes and reducing manual activities by 40%. I also helped establish data governance and financial controls, contributing to 90% completion of strategic deliverables.
Across banking, telecommunications, and public-sector projects, I have worked on technology delivery, IT service management, data migration, and software development. My certifications include PMP, ITIL 4, COBIT 5, Agile Coach Professional, Scrum Master, and Lean Management Professional.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner, Scrum Master
Claro Colombia S.A.
Mar 2022 - Feb 2026 (3 years 11 months)
Led agile delivery as Product Owner and Scrum Master, managing product backlogs, facilitating ceremonies, and driving agile adoption across multiple teams. Achieved significant improvements in payment processing times and operational efficiency.
Director TIC de Proyecto FEPC
Federación Nacional de Cafeteros
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Directed the FEPC project, structuring timelines, costs, and resources while promoting agile practices and data governance. Led digital transformation initiatives that automated processes and reduced manual activities by 40%.
Especialista TIC
Fondo Nacional del Ahorro
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)
Coordinated support and maintenance of core transactional applications, prioritizing corrective requirements and standardizing incident management procedures. Reduced critical incident response times by 25% and achieved 95% SLA compliance.
Especialista en Gestión de Servicios de TI
Secretaría Distrital de Gobierno
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)
Implemented ITIL framework across service lifecycle, aligning processes, resources, and costs. Reduced incident response times by 35% and achieved 100% compliance in regulatory audits.
Coordinador Técnico de Migración de Datos
Banco Agrario de Colombia
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years)
Led technical and functional implementation of Oracle ERP Cloud, coordinating data migration across multiple vice presidencies. Achieved 95% schedule compliance and implemented IFRS/NIIF9 and NIIF16 solutions.
Gerente de Proyectos
Banco Itaú Corpbanca
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Managed end-to-end lifecycle of technology projects under PMI standards, ensuring time, cost, and quality compliance. Oversaw implementation of regulatory standards and core banking continuity initiatives.
Gerente de Desarrollo de SW
BNP Paribas Cardif Colombia
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 (6 months)
Managed software development department, optimizing budget, technology, and operational resources. Led regional technology solutions in LATAM and strengthened demand management, quality, and testing standards.
Profesional Senior Gerente de Desarrollo TIC
Banco Agrario de Colombia
Aug 2002 - Dec 2013 (11 years 4 months)
Coordinated internal and external software development teams, structured terms of reference for public procurement, and led technology transformation projects for electronic channels and core banking systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Santo Tomás
Especialista, Administration and Quality Management Systems
Specialist in Administration and Quality Management Systems from Universidad Santo Tomás, completed in 2002.
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Ingeniero de Sistemas, Systems Engineering
Degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, completed in 1993.
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