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As VP of Digital Media at GV, Katie Bofshever crafts innovative and creative solutions for the digital space, specializing in minority consumers.

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September
   
22
    
2020

7-8pm Colombia Standard Time

3:00pm
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4:00pm 
PDT

Advancing In Technical Careers

Latinx at Twilio & Techqueria present Advancing in technical careers

VIRTUAL FIRESIDE CHAT

 

*Note this is a previously recorded event. Registering for this event will give you access to the recording and free resources.

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February 
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Latinx at Twilio & Techqueria present Advancing in technical careers
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why twilio after hours?

Starting your own business and picking the right niche in no time

 

The lack of diversity and representation in tech is a well-known problem. Access to tech opportunities are often granted through personal connections and relationships that produce a network effect that often militates against Latinx inclusion.

 

The Latinx ERG at Twilio is proud to partner with Techqueria to bring you the Advancing in Technical Careers fireside chat. A panel of Latinx professionals at Twilio will share stories about the challenges they faced and advice on overcoming barriers when claiming space in technical leadership positions.

 

why twilio after hours?

Starting your own business and picking the right niche in no time

 

The lack of diversity and representation in tech is a well-known problem. Access to tech opportunities are often granted through personal connections and relationships that produce a network effect that often militates against Latinx inclusion.

 

The Latinx ERG at Twilio is proud to partner with Techqueria to bring you the Advancing in Technical Careers fireside chat. A panel of Latinx professionals at Twilio will share stories about the challenges they faced and advice on overcoming barriers when claiming space in technical leadership positions.

 

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Starting your own business and picking the right niche in no time

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 You'll learn more about:


 -How to create a ripple effect of championship for the Latinx community 

-How to unpack feedback and use it to your advantage 

-Key strategies to adapt and navigate different personalities

FEATURED SPEAKERS

IÑAQUI DELGADO

Software Architect at Twilio

Iñaqui Delgado (he/him) is a Software Architect specializing in real-time communication software. He joined Twilio in 2015 to build the first mobile libraries for video conferencing and now leads the development of client libraries and apps for Programmable Voice and Video.

 

Iñaqui loves helping developers build unique media-centric applications and enjoys contributing to open-source software communities. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science from the University of Texas in Computer Engineering. He is a first-generation American with proud Salvadoran roots currently residing in Austin, TX.

ANNIE BENITEZ PELAEZ

Elastic SIP Trunking, General Manager at Twilio

Annie Benitez Pelaez (she/her) is a Product Manager leader, helping customers design, build and evolve their IP Communications Networks and adopt next generation cloud platforms. At Twilio, she leads our Voice & Network Connectivity teams at Twilio, I've defined and built our SIP Voice Products, created our Private Connectivity Product and improved our HTTP callback (webhooks) pipeline and have built an amazing team of Product Managers.

 
Annie has a reputation of "Getting things done!" by (1) effectively working with cross-functional teams, (2) having a strong understanding on the performance of my Business/Products, and (3) being an effective team builder that thrives to ensure every individual on her team is able to excel at what they do.

 
As a multicultural leader that strongly believes in forming diverse teams, Annie has the perfect balance between Technology & Business, with a Masters in Science in EE from Stanford University, and an Executive Masters in Business from London Business School.

MARIO NIEBLA

Director of Engineering at Twilio

Mario Niebla is Director of Engineering on Twilio's Identity and Access Management platform, which is focused on helping Twilio's customers have secure product experiences. Prior to Twilio, Mario worked on the core-platform of a couple of startups in the Bay Area as well as writing compilers for a semiconductor firm in San Diego. He received a BS in Computer Engineering from University of California, San Diego and is the child of Mexican immigrants who came to the US hoping to find better opportunities for their children.

Santiago ANDÚJAR

Senior Solutions Engineer  at Twilio

Santiago is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Twilio who works with customers in Latin America to improve their communications with Twilio products.


Santiago enjoys working at Twilio not just because he enjoys the products that Twilio makes, but because he enjoys the products that customers create with the building blocks that Twilio provides. Despite being a 100% introvert, Santiago believes that communications is foundational to the human experience and enjoys working with customers day in and day out to help meet their needs.


Originally from the Dominican Republic, Santiago grew up in NYC and studied Spanish and Japanese, attended graduate school for business, and ultimately transitioned into technology at Twilio in the Bay Area, where he’s been happily for five years.

AGENDA

 

2:50-3:00PM PDT

JOIN WEBINAR

Log-in early to troubleshoot any tech challenges you may have before the webinar begins

3:00 -3:05PM PDT

INTRODUCTION

Welcome, agenda, and code of conduct

3:05-4:00PM PDT

PRESENTATION & Q&A

Hear our presenters' stories. They will also take the last 15 minutes to  pre-submitted and live questions from the audience



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AGENDA

 

 3:30PM

WEBINAR BEGINS

Please bring a government issued ID to check in

 5:30PM - 6:30PM

NETWORKING

There will be wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and light bites available

6:30PM - 7:00PM

WHAT IS TWILIO?

Learn about Twilio and experience a live interactive product demonstration

 

7:00PM - 8:00PM

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Panel featuring thought leaders

8:00PM - 9:00PM

ROOFTOP NETWORKING

There will be wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and light bites available

9:00PM

EVENT CONCLUDES

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aGENDA

The night includes networking on the rooftop. 

Free Drinks & Limited Supply of Food - Arrive Early!

6:00PM-6:45PM

Check In, Networking, Food & Drinks

6:45PM-7:45pm

Panel Discussions

7:45pm-8PM

 Hidden Figures - Highlights

8Pm - 9:00 Pm

 

Dance the night away with tunes from twilio's resident dJ

 

dJ Style Free

SpeCIAL GUESTS

NBA Legend and Tech Entrepreneur

Baron Davis

Over a thirteen-year career, Baron Davis played for the Charlotte Hornets, the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks. Known for his electrifying style on the court, Davis was a powerful point guard, who won national acclaim for executing in crucial, high-pressure moments, when his team needed him the most. As a businessman, Baron was one of the original investors for Vitaminwater and helped launch Thrive Market.

Baron is also the founder of several companies, including Sports and Lifestyle in Culture (SLIC), The Black Santa Company, Business Inside the Game (BIG) and No Label—each with the objective of combining creative talent with original publication and production to develop and provide educational and empowering stories that appeal to global audiences of all ages.

CEO and Founder at tEQuitable

Lisa Gelobter

With 25 years in the industry and products that have been used by billions of people, Lisa has a deep and proven track record in software. She has worked on several pioneering Internet technologies, including Shockwave, Hulu, and the ascent of online video.

Lisa’s experience ranges from small, entrepreneurial startups to large, established organizations. Most recently, she worked at the White House, in the U.S. Digital Service, serving as the Chief Digital Service Officer for the Department of Education. Previously, Lisa acted as the Chief Digital Officer for BET Networks and was a member of the senior management team for the launch of Hulu. She has an expansive background in strategy development, business operations, user-centered design, product management, and engineering.

Lisa brings consumer focus and transformative practice to bear in technology, media, and the social sector.

She is also proud to be a Black Woman with a degree in Computer Science. Go STEM!

CEO at Flikshop

Marcus Bullock

Following his 2004 release from prison, Bullock launched a mobile app called Flikshop. It's a free app that enables incarcerated people the ability to receive postcards in the mail from friends and support organizations. Flikshop ships postcards to over 2,200 correctional facilities around the country, connecting thousands of families to their incarcerated loved ones.

Flikshop has become a leader in their industry, and led Bullock to co-found Washington, DC non-profit Flikshop School of Business, a program that teaches persons returning to their community from prison life skills, entrepreneurship, and mobile application development.

He is a member of the Justice Policy Institute’s board of directors, has been appointed by Washington, DC’s mayor as a Commissioner for Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs, and Aspen Institute Scholar.

TOP HAT CATERING

CHEF MIMI

Top Hat Catering is a boutique Catering Business and specializes in making memorable events. Top Hat Catering has 20 plus years of full service catering and event planning, which allow them to handle every aspect of an event. Whether it is a corporate seated dinner, a five-course wedding or a casual cocktail party, their quality and commitment to excellence never changes. Each menu is customized to suit your taste and style.

KBLX | RADIO PERSONALITY

Armand Carr

Armand has over 17 years of experience in radio as an on-air personality and producer. He is currently the host of The Quiet Storm on KBLX. Armand’s goal is to leave a legacy in his local community that transcends entertainment. As an Oakland native and a father, he has a vested interest in the welfare of our young people. From his passion to impart knowledge, affect change and impact his community, he founded All Tied Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to historically marginalized young men.

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"We’re hiring in people that espouse our values. We’re making sure that people come in with the understanding that we don’t want shenanigans here. We want you to be humble here, we want you to ‘Draw the Owl,’ we want you to really acquire knowledge and thirst after it. If you keep hiring people like that, that already lend to your values, then you're going to continue to have that culture"

LaFawn Davis | Global head of culture and inclusion at Twilio

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The rundown

6:00 PM

Arrive

Sign in, grab a cocktail, help yourself to food, and network.

7:00 PM

Jeff Lawson, CEO

What does diversity mean at Twilio?

7:10 PM


Entertainment (Live Band, Singers, Spoken Word, and much more!)

8:25 PM

Rebekah Neumann

How Company Culture affects recruiting and retention

6:30 PM

Francis Quattrone

What it takes to build a winning analytics team

6:45 - 7:30 PM

Sip, Snack and Chat

Drop your business card in the bowl on your way out for a chance to win free lunch for your team.

 THE OVERLOOK AT THE PORT WORKSPACES

344 20TH STREET OAKLAND, CA

Public Transportation: The Overlook is located a few blocks away from the 19th Street BART station, the NL Transbay Bus stop, and a number of different AC Transit bus stops.

  

Parking: There is free street parking in the area, as well as a non-hosted paid parking lot across the street in the Kaiser Center.

Twilio After Hours is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. By attending this event, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Twilio  is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. By attending this event, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.




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