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Sergio Maya

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Banking security and fraud prevention leader at Banco de Occidente who developed fraud prevention programs and investigated digital and in-person fraud.

Colombia
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At Banco de Occidente, I led information, physical, electronic, and security operations for offices and assets across Colombia. I investigated virtual and in-person fraud events, presented findings to committees, and coordinated responses.

I evaluated security risks across branches and administrative buildings, assessed cybersecurity tools for authentication, and monitored CERTIHUELLA and DECRIM biometric authentication platforms. I also trained employees, customers, providers, and partners on information security and fraud prevention.

At PUNTOS COLOMBIA, I designed and implemented the customer fraud-management model and led the investigation team. I analyzed Splunk data to identify potential vulnerabilities and developed fraud-prevention strategies for employees and program customers.

Earlier, at SUMMA (GRUPO ARGOS), I coordinated monitoring and management for servers, platforms, and digital access points. At BANCOLOMBIA, I coordinated fraud investigations and metrics, supported root-cause analysis, and conducted forensic analysis in complex cases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BO

Director de Seguridad Bancaria y de la Información

Banco de Occidente

Jun 2021 - Sep 2026 (5 years 3 months)

Led information, physical, electronic, and heavy security for Banco de Occidente's offices and assets nationwide, and oversaw investigation reports of virtual and in-person fraud events. Coordinated responses to legal entities, evaluated security risks, and implemented fraud prevention programs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Helsinki logoUH

University of Helsinki

Fundamentos de la IA, Artificial Intelligence

Completed a course on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence from the University of Helsinki in 2026.

Universidad de los Andes logoUA

Universidad de los Andes

Diplomado de Seguridad en la Red, Network Security

Completed a diploma in network security from Universidad de los Andes in 2024.

Universidad de los Andes logoUA

Universidad de los Andes

Diplomado Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información, Information Security

Completed a diploma in principles and regulations of information security from Universidad de los Andes in 2023.

BO

Banco de Occidente

Innovación para la transformación digital, Digital Transformation

Completed a course on innovation for digital transformation at Banco de Occidente in 2022.

SU

SUMMA

Fundamentos de Azure, Cloud Computing

Completed a course on Azure fundamentals at SUMMA in 2019.

Universidad CEIPA logoUC

Universidad CEIPA

Administrador de Empresas, Business Administration

Completed a degree in Business Administration from Universidad CEIPA in 2017.

BA

Bancolombia

Curso Virtuales Bancolombia, Banking and Risk Management

2005 - 2017

Completed various virtual courses at Bancolombia from 2005 to 2017, covering topics such as SARLAFT, Manual SAC, Ley SOX, data protection, fraud modules, and risk management.

VI

VISA

Seminario Fundamentos del Sistema de Operación VISA, Payment Systems

Completed a seminar on the fundamentals of the VISA operating system in 2011.

Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo logoIB

Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo

Tecnólogo Electrónico, Electronic Technology

Completed a degree in Electronic Technology from Universidad Pascual Bravo in 2011.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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