Olga Sidorova
About Olga Sidorova
Olga Sidorova is a Product Owner specializing in Fraud Prevention and Data Analysis at Deriv in Selangor, Malaysia, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in fraud detection, team training, and software development methodologies.
Work at Deriv
Olga Sidorova has been working at Deriv since 2018, serving as a Product Owner in the Fraud Prevention and Data Analyst division. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing fraud detection and prevention initiatives. She has trained three teams to independently manage these processes, enhancing the company's capability to address fraud effectively. Her work involves facilitating sprint planning and backlog grooming, ensuring that team efforts align with Agile methodologies.
Previous Experience at Forex Club
Prior to her tenure at Deriv, Olga Sidorova worked at Forex Club from 2003 to 2018. She held multiple roles, including Senior Dealer and Trading Desk Team Lead/Product Owner. During her six years as Team Lead, she was instrumental in establishing team processes and defining objectives and key results (OKRs) that aligned with the company's goals. Her extensive experience in the trading environment contributed to her expertise in fraud prevention.
Education and Expertise
Olga Sidorova studied at Moscow Financial University under the government of the Russian Federation, where she earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Finance from 1997 to 2002. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her current role. Additionally, she possesses a deep understanding of software development processes and has experience with Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban methodologies.
Achievements in Fraud Detection
In her role at Deriv, Olga Sidorova developed a fraud detection data model that played a significant role in identifying over USD 1 million in fraud in 2021. She also provides coaching and mentoring in SQL, trading, and various types of industry fraud, contributing to the professional development of her teams and enhancing their effectiveness in fraud prevention.