Carmen Villalobos
About Carmen Villalobos
Carmen Villalobos is a Technical Lead for the San Diego Network at Women Who Code and an AI/ML Engineer Trainee at Emakia. She has a strong background in mathematics education and software development, utilizing various programming languages and tools.
Current Role at Women Who Code
Carmen Villalobos serves as the Technical Lead for the San Diego Network of Women Who Code since 2023. In this role, she focuses on empowering women in technology through mentorship and leadership. Her involvement in this organization highlights her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
Experience in Education
Carmen transitioned from a career in education to technology, leveraging her teaching skills in various roles. She worked as a Mathematics Teacher at Orange Vista High School, Ramona High School, and Coronado High School from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Student Teacher at Norte Vista High School in 2018. Her experience in education has contributed to her mentoring capabilities in her current technical roles.
Technical Skills and Tools
Carmen possesses a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development. She is proficient in programming languages and frameworks such as React, SwiftUI, Node.js, and Express.js. Additionally, she utilizes industry tools like PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, and Visual Studio Code in her software development projects, demonstrating her technical expertise.
Educational Background
Carmen holds a Master of Arts in Mathematics from California State University, Fullerton, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of California, Riverside, from 2013 to 2017. Furthermore, she obtained a Teaching Credential in Single-Subject Mathematics from the same university in 2018. She recently completed a Full-Stack Software Development Certificate Program at SDSU Global Campus in 2023.
Current Employment and Projects
Carmen is currently employed as an AI/ML Engineer Trainee at Emakia and as a Full Stack Software Developer at a Social Media Start-Up, both roles she has held since 2023. These positions reflect her ongoing commitment to advancing her career in technology while applying her skills in practical settings.