Golda Velez
About Golda Velez
Golda Velez is a Sr DevOps Engineer at 3Box Labs, with extensive experience in software engineering and technology advocacy. She has held various roles in notable companies and co-founded startups focused on community engagement and systemic change.
Work at 3Box Labs
Golda Velez has been employed at 3Box Labs as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and operational efficiency of the company. Her expertise in DevOps practices contributes to the development and deployment of scalable applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Golda Velez has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. She served as a Senior Software Engineer at Junyo from 2013 to 2015, followed by a similar role at Crowdpac from 2015 to 2018. She continued her career at Postmates Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer - Risk from 2018 to 2021, and briefly at Uber in 2021. Her roles involved developing and maintaining software solutions in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Golda Velez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Caltech, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical and problem-solving skills, which she applies in her engineering roles. Her academic experience is complemented by her involvement in technology and human rights advocacy.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Golda Velez co-founded civ.works, a company focused on systemic change, from 2016 to 2017. She also co-founded WhatsCookin.us, an activity planning startup aimed at strengthening communities. Additionally, she serves as an Advisor and Angel Investor at What's Cookin' Inc since 2019, where she supports initiatives that promote community engagement and collaboration.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Golda Velez is actively involved in discussions related to politics and systemic change. She has a keen interest in human rights advocacy and technology for good, often advising startups in these fields. Her work emphasizes the importance of using technology to foster positive social impact and collaboration among communities.