Latinx In Power

Latinx In Power

The podcast aims to demystify the tech industry by providing listeners with insider perspectives and insights from Latin American and Caribbean leaders who have succeeded in their fields. Latinx in Power is a podcast that features interviews with top-level executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The podcast is hosted by Thaisa Fernandes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latinxinpower/support

Episodes

July 2, 2024 35 mins

Yesenia Monroy (she/her) is an accomplished Global Client Experience leader with expertise in cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing technology, and driving progressive operational efficiencies.


In this episode, Yesenia shared insights on her connection with Central America, her professional journey, and the influence of her cultural background on her leadership style. We’ll also discuss navigating cultural nuances with...

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Walyce Phillip (she/her) is a leader in digital media products and operations with extensive program management experience. She excels in driving product strategy by setting priorities and guiding products through the execution cycle, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and engagement.


In this episode, we’ll uncover the key milestones in Walyce’s career and how technical documentation has shaped her journey. We’ll ex...

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Adriana Pirela (she/her) is not your ordinary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), she has conquered markets from the US to the Caribbean, showcasing her prowess in boosting revenue and mastering customer acquisition. She's not just about numbers – Adriana's a brand-building maestro, celebrated for her strategies that elevate retention and cut acquisition costs. 


In this episode, we'll explore Adriana Pirela's Latinx...

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Rwynn Christian (he/him) is an experienced Software Engineer at ReflexSystems and an IT Consultant with a Master's degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas in Austin, specializing in Software Systems Engineering and Business Analysis.


In this episode, Rwynn shares about his professional engineering journey, providing career advice and sharing practical tips for balancing roles as a consultant, instructor, an...

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Juliana Castro Varón (she/her) is a designer, writer, technologist, and the founder of Cita Press. With a decade of experience working for museums, universities, non-profits, and agencies, she strives to lead projects that spark curiosity, raise questions, and charm audiences. Juliana is a Fellow at Harvard University, where she researches the history of misleading photo manipulation, from darkroom to AI. 


In this episode, Jul...

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Glenville Dixon Jr (he/him) is a digital marketer and business lead gen strategist with over five years of local and international experience in the UK, the US, and his home country. Glenville is passionate about creating immersive and engaging visual stories that communicate the needs of his partners in an entertaining and unique way.


In this episode, Glenville discussed his various experiences in digital marketing specially ...

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Simone Lima (she/her) is a podcast creator and problem solver dedicated to making a positive impact with a passion for technology and creative pursuits. Fun fact: she has lived in 5 continents already!


In this episode, Simone will share more about her career journey, and also about her research on toxic positivity in the workplace, covering signs, mental health intersections, and coping strategies.


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Diandre Ottley (he/him) is an IT Manager, Software Engineer, and Data Scientist. He's known for his expertise in applying data-driven insights to improve business processes, as well as his out-of-box approach to problem-solving. He also has a passion for sports and sustainable development.


In this podcast episode, we'll discuss Diandre's Caribbean identity, his Taiwan study journey, the influence of teaching experi...

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Nicholas Fuller (he/him) is the VP of AI and Automation at IBM Research, leading global teams in AI-based innovation for enterprise automation. With expertise in AI software, modernization, edge computing and semiconductor tech, he's an advocate for diversity and the author of "Struggle and Progress."


In this podcast, Nicholas will discuss his career journey, innovation with ethics, and leaving a tech and diversi...

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Pablo Veramendi (he/him) is the Director of Audience Evangelism at Microsoft. He is passionate about building meaningful communities and leveraging technology for innovative solutions. 


Pablo leads Microsoft's global Student Developer programs, including Imagine Cup and Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors. He enjoys inspiring others to believe in and achieve what is possible in the ever-evolving digital landscape.


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Stacey-Ann Smith (she/her) offers over 9 years of project management experience, skillfully combining vision, strategy, and leadership. 


By aligning customer requirements with company goals, she consistently delivers successful projects. Stacey-Ann possesses a Business Administration degree and a Project Management certification.


In this episode, Stacey-Ann shares her journey as a project manager, discussing her career be...

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We talked with Beatris Mendez Gandica (she/her), an engineer and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in diverse engineering disciplines, nonprofit work, and advocacy for women in STEM.


In this episode, we will dive into Beatris's role in the tech industry, her founding of Nuevo Foundation to empower underrepresented students in STEM, her insights on overcoming career challenges, and her valuable advice for women pur...

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Sherry-Ann Joseph (she/her) skills set includes data handling, analysis, report writing, and procurement. Sherry-Ann is passionate about educating adolescents on sexual health through Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). 


Through Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, she mastered project management and grant writing, leading successful grant proposals and coordinating projects with local organizations and researchers. 

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We had a conversation with Hernan Chiosso (he/him), an HR innovation leader with over 25 years of experience in software development and product management. Hernan serves as a Lead Volunteer at U.S. Digital Response and is the Founder of ProductizeHR. He also mentors graduates and startups globally and holds certifications in SPHR, Scrum, and Design Thinking.


During this episode, Hernan delves into topics such as AI's impa...

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Guilherme Abreu (he/him) is a dynamic person who transitioned from a background in sales to becoming a software engineer. He is a Software Engineer working on innovative vending solutions. We’re excited to showcase how his diverse experiences have contributed to his success in the tech world. In this episode, we learned more about Guilherme’s software engineering intern's journey, touching on his path to software engineering, inte...
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Errolisa McPhee (she/her) is a Certified Project Manager driving development in the Bahamas with a passion for development and a lead role in national projects.


In addition to a Nova Southeastern University MBA in Finance, she’s currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill.

In this episode, Errolisa will share her journey in project management and public procurem...

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Andrea Marquez (she/her) is an award-winning, Mexican-American storyteller. She’s currently on a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs as producer and host of This is Small Business, an Amazon podcast. 


In this episode, Andrea shared her wisdom and experiences, serving as a source of motivation and guidance for creative professionals. She offered insights on how to navigate the ever-changing business landscap...

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Diana Kleps (she/her) is an experienced professional with a solid history in market expansion, diversity and inclusion (DEI), sales, and portfolio-partnership management. As a key driver of 33Floors global business development strategy, she oversees marketing, operations, the sales team, and client experience.


In this episode, Diana shared her journey to becoming an expert in Business Development, highlighting the role of DEI ...

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We talked with Pabel Martinez (he/him), a former Global Account Director at TikTok and Client Solutions Manager at Meta, among others. Pabel is praised for his tenacious problem-solving and ability to deliver data-driven solutions. His passion lies in uncovering the story behind data. He is currently redefining professionalism at PLURAWL. 


In this episode, Pabel discussed his background and journey leading to PLURAWL's fou...

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Carl-Phillipe Juste (he/him) is a photojournalist and art space operator with 30+ years of experience. Co-founder/owner of Iris PhotoCollective, IPC Visual Lab, IPC ArtSpace, and IPC ArtStage. Carl specializes in visual storytelling, focusing on human interest, entertainment, science, politics, sports, and documentary photography. 


In this episode, we discussed the artistic journey of Carl Juste. We talked more about his appro...

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