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LAURA JULIANA PICÓN ACOSTA

Secure Solutions Architect | DevSecOps Leader | Passionate about AI and Cybersecurity
Bogotá,Colombia

Summary

Experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in technology applied to highly regulated environments. Specializes in DevSecOps, cloud security (AWS and on-premise), risk management, and regulatory compliance. Successfully led the secure automation of CI/CD pipelines, incident management processes, technical audits, and awareness of secure development practices, including the implementation of SAST and DAST testing. Balances security, agility, and best practices to ensure consistent, secure, and high-quality deliveries in both production and pre-production environments. Technology leader with extensive experience in cloud platforms and high-concurrency environments. Leads DevSecOps teams implementing CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS). Proven experience leading Scrum ceremonies, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence in authentication and security practices. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. I excel at developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives. I'm known for my collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

DIRECTOR RELEASE CODE MANAGEMENT & DEVSECOPS

Scotiabank Colpatria
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2019 - 10.2024
  • Securely managed code promotion across environments, aligning security policies and optimizing releases to minimize risk across pre-production and production stages.
  • Led the implementation of DevSecOps practices within Agile and LEAN frameworks, driving automation through robust CI/CD/CD pipelines.
  • Ensured strategic alignment of product goals with SDLC key pillars, prioritized the product backlog to maximize business value, and oversaw deliverables during Agile ceremonies such as sprints and retrospectives within the DevSecOps framework.
  • Acted as first line of defense in code quality assurance, defining and enforcing controls to safeguard the integrity of the bank’s software assets.
  • Conducted risk management activities through the business continuity plan for the Release and DevSecOps domain.
  • Established proactive monitoring of security controls, ensuring compliance with standards like NIST, ISO 27000, and internal secure coding policies.
  • Managed internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with process and regulatory requirements across the DevSecOps and release lifecycle.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools.
  • Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Magister En Estrategia Digital De Negocios

Universidad ICESI
Santiago De Cali, VAC
01.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Ingeniera De Sistemas

Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga, SAN
06.2001 - 09.2011

Skills

  • SAST/DAST: SonarQube, Suite HP: Fortify, WebInspect, Trivy

  • CI/CD: IBM UrbanCode, Bitbucket, Git, GitHub, GitAction, CircleCi, Jenkins, JFrog Artifactory

  • Cloud: AWS (high), GCP (medium), Azure (low)

  • Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible

  • Monitoring: Datadog, Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana

  • Data Analysis: PowerBi

  • Management: Jira, Confluence

Certification

DevOps Foundation Professional Certification (DFPC), 11/24, TLZVZHDZVGH-XWHWMQQTT-RDJHRPTLTT, Certiprof

Timeline

Master of Science - Magister En Estrategia Digital De Negocios

Universidad ICESI
01.2022 - 08.2024

DIRECTOR RELEASE CODE MANAGEMENT & DEVSECOPS

Scotiabank Colpatria
01.2019 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Ingeniera De Sistemas

Universidad Industrial De Santander
06.2001 - 09.2011
LAURA JULIANA PICÓN ACOSTASecure Solutions Architect | DevSecOps Leader | Passionate about AI and Cybersecurity