Gilda Alvarez
About Gilda Alvarez
Gilda Alvarez serves as the Senior Manager of Data Domain at SkyTouch Technology, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in database administration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, she also founded Latinas in Data, a mentoring program for the Latino community.
Work at SkyTouch Technology
Gilda Alvarez has been serving as the Senior Manager of Data Domain at SkyTouch Technology since 2022. In this role, she oversees data management strategies and ensures the optimization of data systems. Her responsibilities include enhancing data governance practices and implementing high availability solutions to support business continuity.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current position, Gilda Alvarez worked at Deloitte as a Database Manager from 2018 to 2022. She also held various roles in database administration, including positions at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, IBM, Darden, Marriott Hotels, and SAIC/Leidos. Her extensive experience spans over two decades in database management and software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Gilda Alvarez earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a focus on Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida, studying from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where she studied Information Technology with a specialization in Information Assurance from 2012 to 2020.
Founding Latinas in Data
Gilda Alvarez founded Latinas in Data, a technical mentoring program designed to address the skills gap in IT database management within the Latino community. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the technology sector.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion
Gilda Alvarez is an advocate for technical and leadership education, emphasizing the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. Her beliefs are evident in her public statements regarding the significance of these values in professional environments.