This is Me

I’m Gaby. I’m a Software Engineering Manager at Google, but I’ve spent my career playing many roles: Researcher, Architect, Patent-holder, and Mentor.

My journey began in Mexico, where I first fell in love with the complexity of Graph Databases. Since then, I’ve moved across borders and industries—from Oracle to LinkedIn to Microsoft—always chasing the same goal: How do we make technology feel more human and systems more resilient?

Engineering Manager By Day

I lead by turning clarity into consistent results.

My approach centers on an approach that drives performance while honoring the people who make it possible.

Organization & Prioritization

I create structure that reduces noise and highlights what matters. Clear goals, transparent roles, and disciplined workflows ensure teams spend time on high-impact work instead of firefighting.

Delivery

I set measurable outcomes and insist on regular checkpoints. Progress is tracked against concrete milestones, bottlenecks are surfaced early, and course corrections are executed without drama.

I focus on balancing speed with quality, define “done” precisely and hold ourselves to it.

Trust & Integrity

Trust is built through consistent behavior: I follow through on commitments, communicate honestly, and accept responsibility when things go wrong. That consistency reduces uncertainty and empowers autonomy.

Integrity guides decisions, even when short-term gain tempts otherwise. Transparent reasoning and ethical standards keep teams aligned and stakeholders confident.

Compassion

Compassion shapes how we lead people, not whether we achieve results. I invest in understanding team members’ strengths, constraints, and growth aspirations, and I remove barriers so they can perform at their best.

Feedback is candid but respectful; accountability is paired with support. This creates resilience, loyalty, and a culture where people bring their full capability to the work.

Creative Soul by Night

Painting & Crafts

I love to explore creative ways to express myself. In my free time you can find me painting, learning a new craft, or assembling 3D wooden puzzles!

Mindfulness

I enjoy mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and stress tolerance. In my free time you can find me journaling, doing walks around the park with my dog, and just being present living the moment.

Relationships bonding

I cherish connecting to people and building stronger relationships. In my free time you can find me reconnecting with my friends, playing board games or just enjoying a nice dinner with my family.

  • I am an avid Snowglobe trotter looking to catch all the snowglobes from around the world!

  • I am an Art entushiast hoping to see all the masterworks in my Bucket list!

  • I moonlight as a Painter apprentice learning to appreciate the beauty of the world through my pencil and brush

  • I enjoy discovering new intellectual challenges in the shape of board games, video games, and teaching my dog new tricks

  • I exhaustively research for new desserts to achieve my dream of opening a Pâtisserie