Press

Interviews or mentions in the media outside of this blog. 📰️

Featured on GitHub's README Podcast

🎙️ I was featured on The ReadME Podcast! I shared tips on finding open source mentors, building community, and simplifying your tech stack. 🚀 Tune in!

5 Job Interview Questions Slack Asks Software Engineers

My insights into software engineering interviews at Slack were featured in an article published by Built In.

Course Report - Where Are They Now?

Featured in a blog post catching up with four bootcamp alumni to see how our careers have grown. 🤔

Testimonial Featured in Project Alloy Annual Report

My testimonial was featured in Project Alloy's annual report for 2017 to 2018.

Frances Coronel

I’m Frances Coronel, a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, speaker, and mentor passionate about building intuitive, high-impact experiences that help millions of people get work done efficiently. A proud Peruvian-American and Corgi mom based in the Bay Area, I love scuba diving, laughing with my partner Andrew, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge.

latest posts 📝

A Few Java Factoids - Part 1

Java basics: Learn to code with simple examples—comments, main methods, and syntax essentials. Get comfy with semicolons and curly braces!

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February 21, 2014

Nothing To Envy - Book Review

Barbara Demick’s Nothing to Envy unveils North Korea’s hidden struggles through vivid narratives of defectors, exposing a modern-day Orwellian reality.

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July 29, 2013

Robopocalypse - Book Review

Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson is a thrilling, fast-paced sci-fi tale of humanity’s battle against rogue AI. A must-read for any tech lover! 🤖📚

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June 6, 2013

Pursuit Of Knowledge

I created "The Pursuit of Knowledge" for my AP English Lit class. It explores humanity's quest to create powerful beings and its consequences. 📚✨ Check it out!

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April 30, 2013

Kafto Kalokairi

Customizing my desktop layout.I used Geektool widgets and custom icons from different websites to bring this to life.

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March 1, 2012

Stardust - Book Review

Neil Gaiman’s Stardust is a magical tale of love, self-discovery, and adventure, blending fallen stars, flying pirates, and dark wit in a unique fairy tale.