Hi! I’m Frances Coronel — a senior software engineer, speaker, mentor, and proud Corgi mom.
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I’ve been coding professionally since 2015, building my career at the intersection of design, product, and engineering. My sweet spot is crafting user-centered, high-impact experiences in React and TypeScript that help millions of people get work done more efficiently.
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Right now, I work at Slack on the Messaging team, where I focus on frontend architecture, notifications, and sidebar systems — key parts of how teams stay connected and productive every day. I love the challenge of building something that’s both technically sound and deeply intuitive.
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Beyond my day-to-day engineering work, I’m passionate about mentorship and representation in tech. I’ve mentored hundreds of engineers through organizations like Formation, served as Executive Director of Techqueria, and spoken at over 100 events for companies and universities like Google, Netflix, Asana, and Stanford. I was also recognized in Negocios Now’s Latinos 40 Under 40 for my contributions to the tech community.
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As a proud Peruvian-American, I care deeply about creating more visibility and access for underrepresented communities in engineering and leadership roles. I believe in paying forward the opportunities I’ve been given — and helping others thrive in spaces where they’ve historically been excluded.
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I grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and now live in the Bay Area with my two Corgis, Luna and Sueño. When I’m not coding or mentoring, you can find me scuba diving, watching Netflix, or laughing with my partner, Andrew. 🐾✨

Frances Coronel is a senior software engineer, speaker, mentor, and proud Corgi mom.
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Since 2015, she has built a career at the intersection of product, design, and engineering — crafting user-centered, high-impact experiences that help millions of people get work done more efficiently. Frances specializes in frontend development with React and TypeScript, blending technical precision with thoughtful product intuition.
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She currently works at Slack on the Messaging team, where she focuses on frontend architecture, notifications, and sidebar systems — all core parts of how teams communicate and stay productive every day. Frances loves contributing to a product that powers collaboration for organizations around the world.
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Beyond her engineering work, Frances is deeply committed to mentorship, community building, and representation in tech. She has mentored hundreds of aspiring and experienced engineers through programs like Formation, served as Executive Director for Techqueria, and spoken at over 100 events for organizations like Google, Netflix, Asana, and Stanford. Her work has been recognized by Negocios Now, which named her one of the Latinos 40 Under 40 in the Bay Area.
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As a proud Peruvian-American, Frances is passionate about creating pathways for more Latinx representation in engineering and leadership roles. She believes that diversity drives innovation — and that visibility empowers the next generation to thrive.
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Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Frances now calls the Bay Area home, where she lives with her two Corgis, Luna and Sueño. When she’s not shipping code or mentoring, you’ll find her scuba diving, watching Netflix, or laughing with her partner, Andrew.

Senior Software Engineer @ Slack 👩🏽💻 | Speaker & Mentor 🚀 | Corgi Mom 🐾 | 40 Under 40 Latinos in Bay Area 🌉 | Empowering the next generation of engineers 💛

Frances Coronel is a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, speaker, and mentor passionate about building intuitive, high-impact experiences that empower teams worldwide. A proud Peruvian-American and Corgi mom based in the Bay Area, she loves scuba diving, Netflix marathons, and laughing with her partner Andrew.

Frances Coronel is a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, where she builds core messaging experiences that help millions of people work more efficiently every day. With nearly a decade of experience in frontend engineering, Frances specializes in React and TypeScript, bridging design and development to deliver elegant, user-centered solutions at scale.
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A proud Peruvian-American, Frances is also a speaker, mentor, and diversity advocate who has mentored hundreds of engineers through organizations like Formation and served as the Executive Director for Techqueria. She has spoken at more than 100 events for companies and universities including Google, Netflix, Asana, and Stanford, and was named one of Negocios Now’s Latinos 40 Under 40 in the Bay Area.
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Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Frances now lives in the Bay Area with her two Corgis, Luna and Sueño, and her partner, Andrew.