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Udacity is an online learning platform offering career-focused nanodegree programs in tech and business, built with industry leaders like Google and Amazon. It features flexible, self-paced courses, hands-on projects, and career support to help learners gain job-ready skills in fields like AI, data

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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.

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March 20, 2025

Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽

February 5, 2025

A Great Night with the CTO Community

Had such a great time at the CTOs Dinner hosted by Persona and AWS — an inspiring night of connection and conversation with brilliant engineering leaders. 💡

January 21, 2025

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.

January 18, 2025

Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.

January 16, 2025

Celebrating Community and Career Growth with Techqueria at Salesforce Tower

Spoke at Techqueria x Slack’s fireside event on job hunting, AI, and career resilience—powered by community, cake pops, and Latiné excellence. 🌮💬✨

December 5, 2024

Reflections on My Fireside Chat with Doximity: Women of Color in Engineering

Reflections on my fireside chat with Doximity, where I shared insights on diversity in engineering and actionable steps for building inclusive tech teams.