Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Santiago Sotello Riveros is a seasoned Chief Data Officer (CDO) with a proven track record of driving data-driven transformation and leveraging data analytics to drive business growth. With extensive experience in the banking and insurance sectors, Sotello Riveros specializes in developing and implementing robust data strategies, leading high-performing data teams, and delivering impactful data-centric initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Data Officer at Banco Davivienda, Sotello Riveros is responsible for overseeing the bank's data governance, data architecture, and data analytics functions. He leads a team of data professionals in developing and executing the bank's data strategy, ensuring the effective and secure management of data assets. Under his leadership, Banco Davivienda has seen significant improvements in data-driven decision-making, risk management, and customer insights.
Career Progression
Sotello Riveros has steadily progressed through various data and analytics roles within the banking and insurance industries. Prior to his current position, he served as the Analytics Manager for Open Davivienda at Banco Davivienda, where he spearheaded the development of the bank's data-driven customer engagement platform. Before that, he held the role of Head of Data Office at Seguros Bolivar S.A., where he successfully implemented a comprehensive data governance framework and drove the integration of data analytics into the company's core business operations.
Earlier in his career, Sotello Riveros held several data-focused positions at Banco Davivienda, including Big Data Manager and various Profesional roles, where he honed his skills in data management, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.
Academic Background
Sotello Riveros holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the Universidad de los Andes, where he specialized in advanced data analysis techniques and machine learning applications. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, further strengthening his technical expertise.
Areas of Expertise
- Data strategy and governance
- Data architecture and engineering
- Advanced data analytics and business intelligence
- Predictive modeling and machine learning
- Data-driven decision-making and insights generation
- Talent management and team leadership
- Collaborative cross-functional partnerships
Professional Impact
During his tenure as Chief Data Officer, Sotello Riveros has spearheaded several high-impact initiatives at Banco Davivienda. He led the implementation of a robust data lake and cloud-based data infrastructure, enabling the bank to leverage real-time data and advanced analytics. Under his guidance, the bank has achieved a 35% increase in data-driven decision-making and a 20% improvement in customer retention through personalized, data-powered experiences.
Conclusion
With his extensive expertise in data management, analytics, and strategic leadership, Santiago Sotello Riveros is recognized as a trusted authority in the banking and financial services industry. As the Chief Data Officer at Banco Davivienda, he continues to drive data-driven transformation, foster a culture of data-informed decision-making, and position the bank as a leader in the use of data and analytics to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
