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- Newsletter | Latinx entrepreneurs in food | May 15, 2022
This week, I’m highlighting a sample of the many extraordinary Latinx entrepreneurs in food. If you have any colleagues you would like to add to this list or want to highlight, comment on the post below. This post highlights just a few of the many entrepreneurs! 🌱Todo Verde – Plant-based Food Todo Verde is a… Read More »Newsletter | Latinx entrepreneurs in food | May 15, 2022 - Support Engineering | Lessons learned building a team during the pandemic
From 2019 to the end of 2021, I created and scaled our Support Engineering team at Finix. These were fun and trying times during the peak of the pandemic. I wrote this piece as a reflection and to memorialize my highlights and lessons learned. It was a unique and privileged opportunity to hire, train, and… Read More »Support Engineering | Lessons learned building a team during the pandemic - Newsletter – May 8, 2022
Hi Friends, Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! I hope you had the opportunity and privilege to spend time with loved ones this weekend. In this week’s newsletter, I will talk about the Tech Bear Market and Bad Bunny’s newest album. Are we entering a Tech Bear Market? A sector or vertical must fall by 20% to be… Read More »Newsletter – May 8, 2022 - Newsletter – May 1, 2022Hi Friends, I’m starting to write again! Please enjoy this weekly Sunday series. If you enjoyed the post, please share it with friends and family. Notable Events 🌎 Here are some notable events this week. White House Correspondents Dinner 🍜 Trevor Noah hosted the White House Correspondents’ dinner. His set was hilarious and didn’t leave… Read More »Newsletter – May 1, 2022
- The Flat Feet Diaries
I never realized I had flat feet until my mid-20s. The signs were there. I never really enjoyed running because my feet would always hurt. I loved swimming in high school and college and did laps as my exercise. Instead of walking, I would put in miles on my bike. I first learned I had… Read More »The Flat Feet Diaries - Chemex Coffee – Instructions for the Best Morning Cafecito
Nothing makes the best daily coffee better than my Chemex. Every morning, I wake up and instantly boil water for my morning cup of coffee. I’ve tried different coffee machines, instant coffee, and even a Keurig but I always return to my Chemex. When I use my Chemex, I remember that my abuelita used to… Read More »Chemex Coffee – Instructions for the Best Morning Cafecito - Returning to San Francisco and Missing Los Angeles
In late 2020, I moved to Los Angeles County to be closer to family during the pandemic and explore a new city. With the help of Veronica’s dad, we packed up our belongings and drove South in our then Subaru. We rented an apartment above Veronica’s uncle in a lovely city, Norwalk, CA. I had… Read More »Returning to San Francisco and Missing Los Angeles - The Apple Watch changed how we exercise as a family
My parents’ new hobby is to exercise and track their progress with the Apple Watch. They’re able to track calories and see how far we walked as a family. The last few months have been hard for everyone to stay healthy, experience sunshine, and feel a sense of community. Walking (socially distant) allows my family… Read More »The Apple Watch changed how we exercise as a family - How to Receive Feedback at Work: A 5 Step GuideLearning how to receive feedback at work is not easy for most people. It is a learned skill and can be uncomfortable and awkward. However, feedback will help you grow in your career. Through these conversations, you can learn what you need to improve on. It can initially feel foreign and new, but ultimately constructive… Read More »How to Receive Feedback at Work: A 5 Step Guide
- Python Tutorial: Submitting an API Request with Python 3
In this tutorial, we will create an API request with Python 3 using the Requests package. Requests is an elegant and simple HTTP library for Python that you an install using pip. Installing the Requests Package To install Requests globally use the following command: If you do not have Python 3, please see my Python 3… Read More »Python Tutorial: Submitting an API Request with Python 3 - Biking South Lake Tahoe – Route and HighlightsThis post is about biking South Lake Tahoe! Last week, I traveled to South Lake Tahoe to bike the lake and get fresh mountain air. Biking during the Summer is one of Tahoe’s most popular activities. With tons of bike trails and rental shops for tourists there is plenty to do. South Lake Tahoe Overview… Read More »Biking South Lake Tahoe – Route and Highlights
- Yakima FrontLoader ReviewIn this article, I’ll provide my review of the Yakima FrontLoader. The FrontLoader is an excellent choice for cars with a low roof height. Using the FrontLoader you can mount a bike to the top of your vehicle. You can add the Yakima FrontLoader to rectangular, circular, or factory crossbars. Yakima FrontLoader Review 4.5 /… Read More »Yakima FrontLoader Review
- Biking Mission Bay – Bike Route and HighlightsThis post is about biking Mission Bay! I recently biked Mission Bay Park to soak in the ocean and residential views of San Diego. Mission Bay is famous for the jet skis and boats you’ll see along the beach. It also has grass to relax on, beaches, docks, and a walk/bike path. Mission Bay Overview… Read More »Biking Mission Bay – Bike Route and Highlights
- Jira Tutorial – A Beginner’s GuideIn this post, I’ll be walking you through a brief Jira tutorial. Jira allows teams of all types manage work using boards, issues, and workflows. Originally, Jira was designed as a bug and issue tracker. But today, Jira has evolved into a powerful work management tool for all kinds of use cases, from requirements and… Read More »Jira Tutorial – A Beginner’s Guide
- BIPOC – What Does It Stand For?BIPOC stands for ‘Black, Indigenous, People of Color’ and is now ubiquitous on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The term BIPOC aims to emphasize the historic oppression of Black and Indigenous people. The BIPOC Project states that BIPOC highlights “the unique relationship to whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have, which shapes the experiences… Read More »BIPOC – What Does It Stand For?
- Install Python 3 – A Beginner’s Guide
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install Python 3 on your computer. Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. Python 3 versus Python 2 Python 3 is strongly recommended over Python 2 because Python 2 has reached End of Life status. As a result, Python… Read More »Install Python 3 – A Beginner’s Guide - List of HTTP Response Status CodesThis is a list of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) response status codes. HTTP status codes are sent by a server or commonly when you call an API. 10 Most Common HTTP Response Status Codes 200 OK 201 Created 204 No Content 400 Bad Request 401 Unauthorized 403 Forbidden 404 Not Found 405 Method Not… Read More »List of HTTP Response Status Codes
- SMART Goals – What are They?What are SMART Goals? SMART goals are statements of the important goals you are working to achieve. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. SMART Goals are commonly associated with Peter Drucker’s management by objectives concept. SMART Definition Specific – What do you want to accomplish? What do you need to do? Measurable – What data measures your success? Achievable… Read More »SMART Goals – What are They?
- Alignment, Clarity, and Expectations (ACE)In the modern workplace, lack of alignment, clarity, or expectations (ACE) causes the majority of conflicts and escalations. For example, you might have a conflict with a colleague on a project. You can ask yourself, are you aligned with your colleague? Do you have the right clarity? Have you set expectations with each other? If… Read More »Alignment, Clarity, and Expectations (ACE)
- List of Latinx in Tech Communities
This page lists Latinx in Tech Communities providing mentorship, community, and resources to those who identify as Latinx and work Tech. If you don’t see an organization you believe belongs on this page, please message me or leave a comment. What does Latinx mean? Latinx is a gender-neutral neologism, sometimes used instead of Latino or Latina to refer to people of Latin American cultural… Read More »List of Latinx in Tech Communities
