Yaneth Munevar

Experience

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  Frontera Energy Corp.

  Sept 2009 - now

  _ Lead a team of 20 people, including 3 leaders, and manage an annual USD $17M budget for operations and digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and delivering a positive return on investment (ROI)._ Implement a methodical approach to planning and executing digital initiatives, ensuring each project adds tangible business value and optimizes operational efficiency._ Develop innovative solutions to enhance processes and adapt technological infrastructure to emerging needs, maintaining strategic flexibility that contributes to the success of digital transformation efforts. Show less _ Oversaw a team of 10 people and managed an annual USD $8M budget for IT and security operations, establishing a robust IT governance framework._ Led the migration of infrastructure to the cloud, achieving a USD $2M annual cost reduction, and optimized backup solutions, generating an additional USD $1M in annual savings._ I implemented the modernization of telecommunications channels in the oil field, transitioning from microwave technologies to fiber optics and satellite, improving stability, quality, and coverage._ Managed high-materiality vendors, ensuring compliance with contracts and adequate protection through insurance to mitigate significant risks._ Developed and integrated robust processes to ensure the integrity and security of technological infrastructure, applying an adaptive approach to continuously improve operational efficiency and system resilience. Show less _ Established the Information Security area from scratch, implementing a framework based on COBIT, ISO 27000, NIST, ISO 310000, and the NI 52-109 certification scheme for General IT Controls, ensuring compliance and the robustness of internal controls. _ Identified and managed risks in both office and field operations, addressing cyber challenges specific to the oil and gas sector._ I fostered a culture of security across the company, successfully conducting social engineering attack simulations with 99% effectiveness._ As Security Officer, managed critical cyber attacks, effectively containing the situation and preventing potential losses of approximately USD $50M in reputational and financial risks._ Designed strategies to ensure the integrity and availability of critical systems, adapting best practices to the needs of the oil and gas environment. Show less

  • IT Transformation and Digital Services Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • IT Operation and Information Security Director

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2024

  • Information Security Manager

    Sept 2009 - Apr 2020