Writing & Work
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Slack completely redesigned its notification system to address user overwhelm, migrating from four conflicting preference models to a unified system with three clear options. This architectural overhaul separated notification content from delivery method, giving users independent control over what activities trigger notifications and which devices receive push alerts.
Hosted a virtual AMA on Leland for Software Engineering Recruiting Week, sharing candid insights on what interviewers actually look for, what raises red flags, and how hiring decisions are really made.
Shipped sidebar improvements to Slack including channel indentation, smart breakpoints, consistent padding, and default section icons — a thoughtful glow-up that improves usability without disrupting familiarity.
AI tools have me in a new flow state—Idea → prompt → output → refine → ship. It’s fun, addictive, and changing how I build.
Attended The Pragmatic Engineer Summit hosted by Gergely Orosz and Statsig — key takeaway: AI adoption is high, but real organizational impact is still the hard part.
Joined a SHPE x Slack panel at Salesforce to talk beyond job titles — about identity, momentum, and what it means to keep going as Latinos in tech during a challenging moment for our community.
2025 brought growth, humility, and clarity. As I look toward 2026, I’m choosing focus, community, and a deep commitment to leveling up.
Shipped a new Customize Notifications modal for Slack that lets users visualize and personalize channel notifications — high-impact, highly collaborative work that affects millions of Slack users daily.
My first Dreamforce experience — sharing how Slack is shaping the future of work through AI agents and conversational workflows.
How the SheTO Summit reminded me that intention, investment, and community still open doors for women in tech.
Shared how the Slack team uses Slack—from favorite features to behind-the-scenes engineering tips—at our community panel in SF! ✨
Mentored an ODU computer science student through GNC’s Executive Mentorship Program — helping her blend design and cybersecurity into a clear career path. 🚀
Co-organized an AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower in San Francisco with speakers from Sourcegraph, Mastra, Apify, and Agentforce — bringing together developers interested in AI agents, dev tools, and great conversations.
We brought the dev community together for an epic night of AI agents, dev tools, and pizza at Salesforce Tower. Here’s how it all went down. 🍕🤖
Mentorship has been the biggest lever in my career growth—helping me level up, get promoted, and step into leadership.
Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽
Had such a great time at the CTOs Dinner hosted by Persona and AWS — an inspiring night of connection and conversation with brilliant engineering leaders. 💡
A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.
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