Oswaldo Cruz
About Oswaldo Cruz
Oswaldo Cruz is a Data Security Engineer at Oportun in Mexico, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in computer engineering and software development, with experience in data engineering and system analysis.
Work at Oportun
Oswaldo Cruz has been employed as a Data Security Engineer at Oportun since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing data security measures and implementing strategies to protect sensitive information. His responsibilities include improving the accuracy of sensitive-data discovery and generating reports on data security progress. His work contributes to the overall security framework of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Oswaldo Cruz has pursued extensive education in technology and engineering. He studied at Platzi, focusing on Tecnología de la información and achieving a certification in Software Development since 2015. He also attended UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, where he earned a Grado en Ingeniería in Ingeniería en computación from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, obtaining a degree in Ingeniería de sistemas in 2015.
Background
Prior to his current position, Oswaldo Cruz worked at Wizeline as a Data Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also held various roles at BBVA Next Technologies, including Software Engineer and Delivery Coordinator, from 2017 to 2019. His early career included a position as a System Analyst at Colegio de Bachilleres from 2016 to 2017. His diverse experience in data engineering and security has shaped his current expertise.
Achievements
Oswaldo Cruz has implemented significant projects throughout his career. Notably, he developed a system to classify sensitive data across multiple database platforms, including MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redshift, and MongoDB. He also worked on a project aimed at reducing costs associated with third-party tools for data discovery. In his current role, he has enhanced the accuracy of sensitive-data discovery and has been responsible for generating reports on column-level encryption progress.