I am a Data Strategy & Risk Analytics Lead with experience building Data, Process, and Risk functions from the ground up in regulated corporate environments. I have a proven track record implementing predictive models in production, formal data governance frameworks, standardized analytics methodologies (ASUM - DM), and enterprise risk management systems aligned with COSO ERM and ISO 31000. I report directly to CEO and CFO to enable evidence-based executive decision-making, strengthen data quality standards, and reduce residual risk exposure. I lead governance and analytics initiatives across organizations, fostering data-driven decision making and governance culture.

MARIA FERNANDA GONZALEZ

I am a Data Strategy & Risk Analytics Lead with experience building Data, Process, and Risk functions from the ground up in regulated corporate environments. I have a proven track record implementing predictive models in production, formal data governance frameworks, standardized analytics methodologies (ASUM - DM), and enterprise risk management systems aligned with COSO ERM and ISO 31000. I report directly to CEO and CFO to enable evidence-based executive decision-making, strengthen data quality standards, and reduce residual risk exposure. I lead governance and analytics initiatives across organizations, fostering data-driven decision making and governance culture.

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I am a Data Strategy & Risk Analytics Lead with experience building Data, Process, and Risk functions from the ground up in regulated corporate environments. I have a proven track record implementing predictive models in production, formal data governance frameworks, standardized analytics methodologies (ASUM - DM), and enterprise risk management systems aligned with COSO ERM and ISO 31000.

I report directly to CEO and CFO to enable evidence-based executive decision-making, strengthen data quality standards, and reduce residual risk exposure. I lead governance and analytics initiatives across organizations, fostering data-driven decision making and governance culture.

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Work Experience

Business Analytics & Risk Coordinator at Universidad Iberoamericana - Grupo Planeta (Iberoamericana University)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Led structuring of the Data, Processes, and Risk function and institutionalized a formal data governance and risk management model, reducing standardization horizon from five years to one through defined roles, accountability, KPIs, and executive reporting to CEO and CFO. Implemented ASUM-DM based methodology for analytics projects with mandatory deliverables and end-to-end documentation (charter, KPIs, responsibilities, work plan, traceability, and data quality controls). Designed and deployed supervised credit risk and portfolio models achieving AUC > 0.80, validated via cross-validation, with documented acceptance criteria under model governance standards. Established full traceability and change management across analytics lifecycle, including ETL documentation, decision logs, data dictionaries, and versioning for audit/regulatory readiness. Integrated multiple academic and financial systems into unified data model, eliminating data silos through structured repositories and automat
Profesional en Riesgos at Fondo de Previsión del Congreso de la República
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Strengthened the institutional risk management framework through full implementation of the Integrated Risk Management System (SIAR), aligned with COSO ERM and regulatory standards. Institutionalized risk supervision and reporting mechanisms for Executive Management and the Risk Committee, enabling structured prioritization of controls and action plans. Increased organizational maturity in risk and compliance through structured training in risk management, business continuity, and financial crime prevention (AML frameworks). Enhanced preventive risk management capacity through impact/probability analysis and risk appetite alignment across business areas. Developed structured repositories and documentation supporting risk maps, monitoring mechanisms, and executive decision-making.
Practicante de Seguimiento, Evaluación y Control at Departamento Nacional de Planeación (DNP)
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Strengthened national public investment oversight by monitoring 1,104 municipalities through analytical dashboards and regional performance analysis. Supported executive decision-making by identifying territorial performance gaps and validating regulatory compliance in public fund allocation. Documented the Royalties Project Management Index (IGPR), ensuring institutional traceability and technical clarity. Contributed to the monitoring of the General Royalties System through structured financial and territorial data analysis for oversight bodies.

Education

M.S. in Data Analytics Intelligence at UniAndes (University of the Andes)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Specialization in Big Data and Data Analytics at ESEIT (Higher School of Business, Engineering and Technology)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
B.S. in Public Administration at ESAP (Higher School of Public Administration)
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
Applied Statistics Fundamentals
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
Python Programming
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
Probability Fundamentals and Applications
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
SQL – Database Creation
January 1, 2023 - March 11, 2026
Diploma in Basic Java Programming
January 1, 2023 - March 11, 2026
Diploma in Python Programming Fundamentals
January 1, 2023 - March 11, 2026
Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Risk Management
January 1, 2021 - March 11, 2026
Digital Transformation for Communicators
January 1, 2021 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment

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